Contracts Manager – €100 Million Education Project

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€125000 p.a.
Project Management
Posted 49 minutes ago
Job title: Contracts Manager – €100 Million Education Project
Location: Dublin, Co Dublin
Company: Tier 1 Irish Main Contractor
Package: €115,000 to €125,000 DOE + vehicle, 8% pension, healthcare, dental plan and 26 days annual leave

The Company

A Tier 1 Irish main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering large scale education, healthcare, commercial and public sector construction projects across Ireland.

With a significant pipeline of work across Dublin and Leinster, this contractor is known for delivering technically challenging projects involving complex structures, phased construction programmes and demanding handover requirements.

They are now seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to take responsibility for a major €100 million education development in Dublin, involving precast concrete construction, complex site logistics and multiple phased handovers.

The Role: Contracts Manager

This is a senior Contracts Manager position with a Tier 1 Irish main contractor, initially taking responsibility for the delivery of a major €100 million education project in Dublin.

Reporting directly to the Construction Director, you will oversee the project management team, construction programme, commercial performance, design coordination and client relationships.

The development involves a large scale precast concrete structure, complex construction sequencing and phased handovers within a live campus environment.

You will work closely with the Project Manager, commercial team, design consultants and client representatives to ensure the project is delivered safely, within budget and to the required programme.

This is a long-term senior appointment with further major construction projects in the pipeline.

Must Have Requirements
  • Must have a minimum of 10 years' experience working on large scale construction projects with a main contractor.
  • Proven experience required managing major building projects with complex programmes and multiple phased handovers.
  • Hands on experience with precast concrete frame construction is required
  • Previous experience delivering construction projects within live site or campus environments is required
  • Degree or Higher Diploma in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
Preferred Experience
  • Previous experience delivering large scale education, healthcare or public sector developments.
  • Strong knowledge of Design and Build contracts and construction programme management.
  • Experience managing substantial project teams and multiple subcontractor packages.
  • Good understanding of Irish building regulations, BCAR and certification requirements.
Key Responsibilities
  • Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of a major €100 million education construction project in Dublin.
  • Report directly to the Construction Director on programme, commercial performance, safety and quality.
  • Lead and manage the project management, engineering and site supervision teams.
  • Oversee construction sequencing, including precast frame installation and phased handovers.
  • Prepare and implement the Project Execution Plan, construction programme and risk management strategy.
  • Work closely with the commercial team on budgets, procurement, variations and contract administration.
  • Manage design coordination and ensure technical information is available to support site progress.
  • Maintain strong relationships with the client, design consultants and key project stakeholders.
  • Ensure all construction activities comply with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
  • Monitor project progress and implement corrective measures where programme or commercial risks arise.
  • Oversee subcontractor coordination, site logistics and resource planning.
  • Ensure the project is delivered to the required quality standards and handover deadlines.
About You

You are an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong main contractor background and a proven record of delivering major construction projects in Ireland.

You understand the challenges involved in managing large project teams, complex structural packages, demanding construction programmes and multiple subcontractors.

Experience with precast concrete structures and phased handovers is particularly important for this position.

You will be commercially aware, technically strong and confident dealing directly with clients, consultants and senior management.

This role would suit a Contracts Manager who has delivered major education, healthcare or commercial developments and is comfortable taking full responsibility for a project of this scale.

What's on Offer

Salary: €115,000 to €125,000 DOE

Benefits:
  • Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
  • 8% company pension contribution
  • Private healthcare
  • Dental plan
  • 26 days annual leave
  • 2 additional wellbeing days
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Long term career progression
  • Strong pipeline of major construction projects
Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to take responsibility for a €100 million education development in Dublin with a Tier 1 Irish main contractor delivering some of Ireland's largest construction projects.

The role offers genuine responsibility for project delivery, direct access to senior management and the opportunity to lead a substantial construction team through a technically challenging programme.

With a strong pipeline of major projects across Dublin and Leinster, there are excellent long-term prospects for an experienced Contracts Manager looking for stability and further progression.

How to Apply

Call Cathal Canavan on 01 531 4345 or email cathal.canavan@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.

Why Breagh Recruitment?

At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in placing Contracts Managers, Construction Directors, Project Managers and senior construction professionals with Ireland's main contractors.

We understand the experience required to manage major education and public sector construction projects, particularly those involving precast structures, complex programmes, large site teams and phased handovers.

If you're an experienced Contracts Manager in Dublin considering a move, we can discuss opportunities with major contractors that match your experience and career expectations.

Related roles: Contracts Manager Dublin, Senior Contracts Manager, Construction Director, Senior Project Manager, Project Director, Construction Manager, Education Project Manager.


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