Transport & Infrastructure Contract Specialist

Arup; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit sharing program

Wellbeing programmes

Flexible working schemes

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Project Contract Administrator for transport and infrastructure projects in Ireland. You will provide trusted commercial and strategic advice, support tender and procurement activities, and manage contract communications across multidisciplinary teams.

Based in Dublin, Cork, Galway or Limerick, you will help procure, manage and optimise contracts, maintain project records, and mentor junior colleagues as part of Arup’s advisory practice, delivering smarter, more sustainable

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related qualification.
• 4+ years’ experience in contract administration, contract management, procurement, commercial management, or a related project delivery role, ideally within transport, infrastructure, engineering, construction, or public sector projects.
• Good understanding of public works contract documentation, including conditions of contract, works requirements, tender documents, schedules, pricing documents, and contract correspondence.
• Experience supporting tender and contract administration processes, including tender preparation, clarifications, evaluations, contractor queries, instructions, registers, and project records.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with confidence managing documentation, correspondence, actions, and multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of Public Works Contracts for transport and infrastructure projects, working primarily from the Employer’s Representative side
• Help manage contractual obligations and communications, including contractor correspondence, instructions, clarifications, notices, queries, and change-related items
• Maintain accurate project and contract records, including action logs, correspondence registers, change registers, risk items, and payment-related records
• Work closely with engineering, commercial, procurement, and client teams to ensure contract requirements and project processes are followed in practice
• Contribute to tender and procurement activities, including tender documentation, clarifications, evaluation support, and governance records

Skills

Contract administration

Procurement

Commercial management

Project governance

Record keeping

Education

Engineering degree

Construction management qualification

Job description

Arup is seeking a Project Contract Administrator for transport and infrastructure projects in Ireland. You will provide trusted commercial and strategic advice, support tender and procurement activities, and manage contract communications across multidisciplinary teams.

Based in Dublin, Cork, Galway or Limerick, you will help procure, manage and optimise contracts, maintain project records, and mentor junior colleagues as part of Arup’s advisory practice, delivering smarter, more sustainable