Contracts Manager – Energy Infrastructure / Civil Engineering

Job title: Contracts Manager – Energy Infrastructure / Civil Engineering
Location: Co Tyrone
Company: Specialist Civil Engineering Contractor
Package: £95,000 to £100,000 + Vehicle / Vehicle Allowance + Pension


The Company

A reputable civil engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure, energy and utilities projects across Northern Ireland and Dublin.

The company has a strong presence in the energy sector, working on electrical substations, civil engineering frameworks and infrastructure developments. With a growing pipeline of work, they are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager based in Co Tyrone to oversee multiple projects across Northern Ireland and the Greater Dublin region.


The Role: Contracts Manager

This is a senior Contracts Manager position based in Co Tyrone, overseeing a portfolio of civil engineering and energy infrastructure projects across Northern Ireland and Dublin.

You will take responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple projects, including substation civils, utilities infrastructure, groundworks and wider civil engineering packages.

Working closely with Project Managers, site teams and the commercial department, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, within budget and in line with agreed programmes.

The role will involve regular travel between project locations, so flexibility to work across Northern Ireland and Dublin is essential.


Must Have Requirements

• Must have proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager within civil engineering or infrastructure construction.
  
  
• Strong background in heavy civils, utilities, energy infrastructure or substation projects required.
  
  
• Experience managing multiple projects, subcontractors and construction programmes.
  
  
• Must be willing to travel regularly between Northern Ireland and Dublin.
  
  
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, contracts and project delivery.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience delivering electrical substation civil works or energy infrastructure projects.
  
  
• Experience working on framework contracts within the utilities or infrastructure sector.
  
  
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and civil engineering procurement.
  
  
• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of multiple civil engineering and energy infrastructure projects.
  
  
• Manage substation civils, groundworks, drainage, concrete works and associated infrastructure packages.
  
  
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within agreed budgets.
  
  
• Coordinate Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractors across multiple sites.
  
  
• Monitor construction programmes, project milestones and resource requirements.
  
  
• Work closely with the commercial team on cost control, valuations, variations and contractual matters.
  
  
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and framework delivery teams.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and project quality standards.
  
  
• Attend project meetings and provide regular progress reports to senior management.
  
  
• Identify potential programme delays, commercial risks and resource issues, taking corrective action where required.
  
  

About You

You are an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong civil engineering background and a proven ability to manage several projects simultaneously.

You will have a good understanding of infrastructure construction, particularly groundworks, reinforced concrete, utilities and substation civil engineering works.

Strong leadership, commercial awareness and the ability to manage site teams across different locations are essential.

You should be comfortable travelling between Co Tyrone, other parts of Northern Ireland and Dublin to maintain oversight of project delivery.


What's on Offer

Salary: £95,000 to £100,000 DOE


Benefits:

• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
  
  
• Pension
  
  
• Long term project pipeline
  
  
• Senior management responsibility
  
  
• Career progression
  
  
• Exposure to major energy and infrastructure frameworks
  
  

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to take on a senior Contracts Manager role with a civil engineering contractor delivering a strong pipeline of energy and infrastructure projects across Northern Ireland and Dublin.

With continued investment in electrical infrastructure, substations and utilities networks, the position offers long term stability and the opportunity to manage technically demanding projects within a growing sector.

You will have genuine responsibility for project delivery, commercial performance and the management of multiple site teams.


How to Apply

Call Dara McKenna on 015314345 or email dara@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.


Why Breagh Recruitment?

Breagh Recruitment specialise in placing Contracts Managers, Senior Project Managers and civil engineering professionals with contractors delivering major infrastructure and energy projects across Ireland.

We understand the experience required to manage substation civils, utilities frameworks, heavy civil engineering works and multiple construction projects.

If you are an experienced Contracts Manager based in Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland or the surrounding counties and are considering your next move within the energy or civil engineering sector, contact us for a confidential discussion.

Related roles: Contracts Manager, Civil Engineering Contracts Manager, Energy Contracts Manager, Infrastructure Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager, Substation Project Manager, Utilities Contracts Manager.

 

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