Contracts Manager – €70m Pharmaceutical Project
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€130000 p.a.
Project Management
Posted 43 minutes ago
Job title: Contracts Manager – €70m Pharmaceutical Project
Location: South Dublin, Co Dublin
Company: Tier 1 Irish Main Contractor
Package: €120,000 to €130,000 + Vehicle / Allowance + Pension + Bonus + Benefits
The Company
A Tier 1 Irish main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering major construction projects across Ireland, particularly within the pharmaceutical, life sciences, commercial and data centre sectors.
The company has a strong pipeline of work across Dublin and is known for delivering technically demanding projects with a focus on quality, safety and programme delivery.
They are now seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to take a senior role in the delivery of a €70 million pharmaceutical development in South Dublin.
The Role: Contracts Manager
This is a senior Contracts Manager position overseeing the delivery of a €70 million pharmaceutical construction project in South Dublin.
Reporting to the Project Director, you will take responsibility for project delivery from pre-construction and planning through to completion and handover, ensuring all works are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
The project involves technically demanding construction works within a pharmaceutical environment, requiring careful coordination of structural works, specialist building services, subcontractors and commissioning activities.
You will work closely with the Project Director, commercial team, design consultants, client representatives and site management teams to maintain control of programme, quality, safety and commercial performance.
This role will suit an experienced Contracts Manager or a Senior Project Manager with a strong main contractor background who is ready to progress into a more senior leadership position.
Must Have Requirements
Preferred Experience
Key Responsibilities
About You
You are an experienced Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager with a strong background in delivering major construction projects for an Irish main contractor.
You understand the challenges involved in pharmaceutical and technically demanding construction projects, particularly where programme coordination, specialist subcontractors and high standards of quality are essential.
You will have strong commercial awareness, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage senior client relationships while leading experienced project delivery teams.
You take a practical approach to problem solving, maintain control of project performance and are confident making decisions that keep construction works progressing.
Experience within pharmaceutical or life sciences construction would be particularly beneficial.
What's on Offer
Salary: €120,000 to €130,000 DOE
Benefits:
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to take a senior leadership role on a €70 million pharmaceutical development in South Dublin with a Tier 1 Irish main contractor.
The position offers responsibility for a technically challenging project, working closely with an experienced Project Director and senior management team while overseeing programme delivery, commercial performance and construction operations.
For an experienced Contracts Manager, it offers long term stability and further progression within a contractor delivering some of Ireland's most significant construction projects.
It would also suit a Senior Project Manager who has successfully delivered major building projects and is ready to take the next step into contracts management.
How to Apply
Call Cathal Canavan on 01 531 4345 or email cathal.canavan@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment specialise in recruiting Contracts Managers, Senior Project Managers, Project Directors and senior construction management professionals for Ireland's main contractors.
We work closely with contractors delivering major pharmaceutical, life sciences, data centre and commercial construction projects across Dublin and throughout Ireland.
If you're an experienced Contracts Manager considering your next move in South Dublin, or a Senior Project Manager looking to progress into contracts management, we can discuss this position and other senior construction opportunities in confidence.
Related roles: Contracts Manager, Senior Contracts Manager, Pharmaceutical Contracts Manager, Construction Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager, Project Director, Construction Manager.
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Location: South Dublin, Co Dublin
Company: Tier 1 Irish Main Contractor
Package: €120,000 to €130,000 + Vehicle / Allowance + Pension + Bonus + Benefits
The Company
A Tier 1 Irish main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering major construction projects across Ireland, particularly within the pharmaceutical, life sciences, commercial and data centre sectors.
The company has a strong pipeline of work across Dublin and is known for delivering technically demanding projects with a focus on quality, safety and programme delivery.
They are now seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to take a senior role in the delivery of a €70 million pharmaceutical development in South Dublin.
The Role: Contracts Manager
This is a senior Contracts Manager position overseeing the delivery of a €70 million pharmaceutical construction project in South Dublin.
Reporting to the Project Director, you will take responsibility for project delivery from pre-construction and planning through to completion and handover, ensuring all works are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
The project involves technically demanding construction works within a pharmaceutical environment, requiring careful coordination of structural works, specialist building services, subcontractors and commissioning activities.
You will work closely with the Project Director, commercial team, design consultants, client representatives and site management teams to maintain control of programme, quality, safety and commercial performance.
This role will suit an experienced Contracts Manager or a Senior Project Manager with a strong main contractor background who is ready to progress into a more senior leadership position.
Must Have Requirements
- Must have 10+ years' experience in construction, including proven experience with a main contractor in Ireland.
- Previous experience as a Contracts Manager or a minimum of 3 years in a Senior Project Manager position is required.
- Proven experience delivering large scale construction projects, ideally within pharmaceutical, life sciences or other technically demanding sectors.
- Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets, programmes, procurement and subcontractor performance.
- Degree qualification in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline required.
Preferred Experience
- Previous experience delivering pharmaceutical or life sciences construction projects preferred.
- Experience managing complex MEP installations, specialist subcontractor packages and commissioning programmes beneficial.
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, commercial reporting and project risk management.
- Experience managing senior client relationships and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6 or similar construction planning software advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
- Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of a €70 million pharmaceutical construction project in South Dublin.
- Lead the project management, engineering and site management teams to achieve programme, quality and commercial objectives.
- Develop and manage construction programmes, key milestones and project delivery strategies.
- Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance throughout construction.
- Coordinate specialist subcontractors, design consultants and building services contractors.
- Work closely with the commercial team to oversee project budgets, procurement, cost reporting and financial performance.
- Manage client relationships and maintain regular communication with senior project stakeholders.
- Identify potential programme delays, commercial risks and technical issues, implementing practical solutions.
- Oversee procurement activities and ensure subcontractor packages are delivered in line with project requirements.
- Monitor construction quality, technical compliance and project specifications.
- Provide regular progress reports, programme updates and commercial forecasts to the Project Director.
- Oversee project completion, commissioning coordination and final handover.
About You
You are an experienced Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager with a strong background in delivering major construction projects for an Irish main contractor.
You understand the challenges involved in pharmaceutical and technically demanding construction projects, particularly where programme coordination, specialist subcontractors and high standards of quality are essential.
You will have strong commercial awareness, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage senior client relationships while leading experienced project delivery teams.
You take a practical approach to problem solving, maintain control of project performance and are confident making decisions that keep construction works progressing.
Experience within pharmaceutical or life sciences construction would be particularly beneficial.
What's on Offer
Salary: €120,000 to €130,000 DOE
Benefits:
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
- Enhanced company pension
- Discretionary performance bonus
- 26+ days annual leave
- Life assurance and income protection
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional development and mentoring
- Long term career progression
- Strong pipeline of major Dublin based construction projects
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to take a senior leadership role on a €70 million pharmaceutical development in South Dublin with a Tier 1 Irish main contractor.
The position offers responsibility for a technically challenging project, working closely with an experienced Project Director and senior management team while overseeing programme delivery, commercial performance and construction operations.
For an experienced Contracts Manager, it offers long term stability and further progression within a contractor delivering some of Ireland's most significant construction projects.
It would also suit a Senior Project Manager who has successfully delivered major building projects and is ready to take the next step into contracts management.
How to Apply
Call Cathal Canavan on 01 531 4345 or email cathal.canavan@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment specialise in recruiting Contracts Managers, Senior Project Managers, Project Directors and senior construction management professionals for Ireland's main contractors.
We work closely with contractors delivering major pharmaceutical, life sciences, data centre and commercial construction projects across Dublin and throughout Ireland.
If you're an experienced Contracts Manager considering your next move in South Dublin, or a Senior Project Manager looking to progress into contracts management, we can discuss this position and other senior construction opportunities in confidence.
Related roles: Contracts Manager, Senior Contracts Manager, Pharmaceutical Contracts Manager, Construction Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager, Project Director, Construction Manager.
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