UKI Business Consulting - Capital Projects (TD) - Infrastructure Contract Manager

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Dublin seeks an experienced Contract Manager for their Capital Projects Delivery team. Responsibilities include overseeing contract management for infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance, and managing risks. The role requires a qualification in Engineering or a related field along with experience in construction contract management. The firm offers a competitive remuneration package and various employee benefits, supporting professional growth and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Pension

Discounted health insurance

Web Doctor - Free online GP consultations

Gym membership

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Experience in construction contract management and/or administration.
• Experience in a consulting or client-facing role.
• Multidisciplinary background including project management and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients to create innovative solutions.
• Lead contract formation processes including drafting and negotiating.
• Monitor compliance with contract terms and identify risks.

Skills

Contract management

Risk management

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

3rd level qualification in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, or Law

Job description

Location: Dublin 2

Other locations: Anywhere in Country

Date: Sep 27, 2025

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Job Title: UKI Business Consulting - Capital Projects (TD) - Infrastructure Contract Manager

• Location: Ireland
• Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes
• Business Area: UKI Business Consulting
• Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

The team and the opportunity

To continue the successful growth of our Capital Projects Delivery team within EY’s Consulting practice, we are looking for experienced, motivated Contract Managers who have previously worked in construction projects, to join our team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in overseeing contract management activities for construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, managing risks, and maximising project success.

Our Capital Programme Delivery (CPD) team sits within the Transformation Delivery (TD) competency of EY’s Irish Consulting practice. Our CPD team is committed to delivering exceptional client services across a range of sectors including energy, utilities, transport, housing, and healthcare.

Our ambition is to become the Trusted Advisor for our clients in the procurement, construction, and operational phases of capital programmes by leveraging:

• our people and their extensive industry experience
• existing partnerships and relationships
• our global EY experience across the Capital Programme Delivery (CPD) project lifecycle

Your key responsibilities

To continue to grow EY’s successful Capital Projects Delivery business, we are currently hiring Contract Managers at all levels with a combination of engineering/technical/construction and law/contracts background.

• Work directly with EY’s infrastructure clients to help create innovative insights and solutions to meet their needs.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop contract management plans aligned with project objectives, timelines, and budget constraints.
• Lead the contract formation process, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with our client’s subcontractors and vendors.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with contract terms, conditions, and specifications, identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Manage contract changes, variations, and claims, assessing their impact on project scope, schedule, and cost, and obtaining necessary approvals.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks, working closely with project stakeholders to proactively address issues and minimise disruptions.
• Track contract performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), milestones, and deliverables, and provide regular updates to project teams and management.
• Facilitate resolution of contract disputes and claims through negotiation, mediation, or other dispute resolution mechanisms, ensuring timely and fair outcomes.
• Cultivate strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and other external partners, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Monitor contract budgets, expenditures, and invoicing, and reconcile financial discrepancies to ensure accuracy and compliance with project financial goals.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract documentation, records, and reports, and prepare regular status reports and presentations for project stakeholders.

Internal Responsibilities

• Assisting in client account management activities such as recruitment for the project team, managing financial aspects of client engagements, and quality and risk management.
• Building valued relationships with clients and colleagues to assist in generating new business across EY.
• Providing a supporting role in presentations and proposals for elements of medium to high complex projects to prospective and existing clients.
• Communicating effectively with EY senior management and working to build, manage and motivate high-performing teams.
• Understanding all our service offerings and actively identifying opportunities to better serve clients.
• Building strong internal relationships within Consulting and across other service lines.
• Supporting team development activities, including:
• Coaching, and mentoring activities.
• Conducting performance reviews and contributing to performance feedback.
• Contributing to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining, and training activities.
• Maintaining an educational programme to continually develop technical skills.
• Understanding, following, and communicating workplace policies and procedures

Skills and attributes for success:

• 3rd level educational qualification in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Law, or a related field.
• Suitable experience in construction contract management and/or administration.
• Experience in consulting or similar client facing role.
• Multidisciplinary experience including project management, contract management and procurement.
• Thorough understanding of contract management principles and practices, including contract administration, risk management, change management and dispute resolution.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Ideally, you will also have:

• FiDIC (International Federation of Consulting Engineers)
• LOGIC (Leading oil and gas industry competitiveness)

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Pension
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Discounted health insurance
• Bike to work Scheme
• Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
• Recognition Awards
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Cash incentives for referrals
• Hybrid Working
• Free Gym membership
• TECH MBA paid by EY
• Travel Pass
• Wellness rooms Available in some offices

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process. To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

EY is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed and reach their full potential.