Contracts Manager - Main Contractor - Cork

Office/Project Location: Ringaskiddy, Cork

Employment Type: Full time

Work Location: Site / Office Based (Ringaskiddy)

Pay: Salary €80,000 - €95,000 + Company Vehicle / Allowance + Package (commensurate with experience)

Experience: 7-10+ years' Contract Administration, Commercial Management, or Quantity Surveying experience with a Main Contractor, Developer, or Consultancy

Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our client is a leading building and engineering contractor delivering complex industrial, pharmaceutical, and major infrastructure capital developments across the Munster region.

A Contracts Manager (Commercial & Contract Administration) is required to take commercial and contractual responsibility for major projects based in Ringaskiddy, Cork.

Acting as the primary authority on contract interpretation, dispute avoidance, claims, and commercial strategy, they will lead the contract administration lifecycle from mobilization through to final account close-out, safeguarding company entitlements and ensuring rigorous compliance with main contract provisions on high-value schemes.

Lead end-to-end contract administration across assigned capital projects in Ringaskiddy, overseeing contract mobilization, governance frameworks, and final closure

Provide expert contractual and commercial guidance to project directors, site teams, and clients regarding scope boundaries, risk allocation, liabilities, and change control

Draft, issue, and manage formal contractual notices, claims, variation submittals, and Extension of Time (EOT) applications to protect company entitlements

Assess, quantify, substantiate, and negotiate complex variations, compensation events, delay claims, and loss and expense submissions

Administer specialist subcontracts and supplier agreements, ensuring strict adherence to milestones, default notices, and payment terms under the Construction Contracts Act

Maintain comprehensive contract registers, risk matrices, and audit-ready records within the Document Management System (DMS)

Support procurement operations by drafting contract documentation, reviewing commercial deviations, and leading contract award negotiations

Lead dispute avoidance and resolution workflows, coordinating with internal leadership and external legal counsel to secure commercial settlements

Deliver training and practical contractual briefings to project managers and commercial teams to improve site compliance and reduce contractual exposure

Prepare executive commercial reports, risk forecasts, and contractual KPI dashboards for senior leadership review

Requirements

Degree (Level 8) in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction Law, Commercial Management, or a related discipline

7-10+ years' experience in contract administration, commercial management, or Senior QS roles with a Main Contractor, Developer, or Consultancy

In-depth expertise in standard Irish and international forms of contract (RIAI, Public Works / CWMF, NEC, FIDIC, and JCT)

Demonstrated track record preparing, substantiating, and negotiating major contractual claims, delay notices, and complex variations on large-scale builds

Strong legal acumen, negotiation capabilities, and analytical problem-solving skills

Exceptional written and oral communication skills, capable of articulating complex legal and contractual matters clearly to clients and stakeholders

Full clean driver's licence and ability to be based on site/office in Ringaskiddy, Cork

Package

Competitive base salary (€80,000 - €95,000 depending on experience)

Company vehicle or executive car allowance

Contributory company pension scheme

Funded professional memberships (CIOB / SCSI / RICS / CIArb)

Structured executive development and long-term career progression

Comprehensive healthcare and wellness benefits package

Contact

Laura McKenna is the consultant managing this position.

If you are a Contracts Manager or Senior Commercial Professional interested in major project roles in Cork, you can contact Laura by e-mail laura@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-9696684 for a confidential chat.

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