Industrial Contracts Manager - Water

Office/Location: Kilkenny 

Employment Type: Permanent

Work Location: Office/Site

Pay: €80,000 - €100,000 based on experience

Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our client is one of Ireland’s leading Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants design & build Contractors.

The Industrial Contracts Manager will serve as a key liaison between the company and its clients, ensuring successful execution of water and wastewater contracts while maintaining operational excellence. This role is critical in supporting contract management activities, driving operational efficiencies, and maintaining strong client relationships across multiple operational sites.

The position requires a strategic approach to contract execution while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards. 

Job Description

Support the Head of Water/National General Manager and Plant Managers with existing Operate & Maintain (O&M) contracts/metering contracts/other contracts held within the Water O&M business unit.

Assist with estimating, pricing and quantity surveying on contract variations

Support the project teams on process improvements, client specific projects etc. 

Evaluate contractor performance after project completion 

Work with support services to assist with the rollout of company procedures and initiatives

Support operational sites and teams with implementation of quality and safety standards systems (VMR, LRQA etc.)

Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety policies and procedures

Manage and develop direct reports, including setting objectives, conducting performance reviews, and providing coaching and mentoring to support career development

Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams across operational sites, providing guidance and direction to indirect reports to ensure alignment with company objectives and contract deliverables

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration among team members, promoting knowledge sharing and best practices across the organization

Ensure team compliance with all Health and Safety policies, quality standards (VMR, LRQA), and company procedures through effective communication and supervision

Serve as a primary point of contact for clients on contract related matters

In conjunction with Plant Managers or team leads, prepare comprehensive monthly client reports

Support the preparation and accuracy of client billing processes

Maintain regular communication with clients to ensure satisfaction and address any concerns

Present operational updates and performance metrics to clients during review meetings

Negotiate contract variations and commercial positions that benefit both the company and client

Requirements:

Degree qualification Level 7 /8 in engineering or equivalent experience 

Experience in water/waste/water industry 

Supervisory/management experience

Strong personal skills and communication skills, fluent English

Package

Salary €80,000 - €100,000 based on experience

Pension

Healthcare

EAP

Contact

John Paul Fitzgerald is the consultant managing this position. If you are a Industrial Contracts Manager - Water interested in roles based in Kilkenny, you can contact John Paul by e-mail at johnpaul@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-9696683 for a confidential chat. JobContax do not send CVs to clients without candidate permission.

With over 50 years of technical recruitment experience, JobContax is the leading recruiter of Industrial Contracts Managers - Water in Kilkenny.

Due to the large volume of applications, JobContax may not be able to respond directly to every individual.

EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

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