Contracts Manager – Engineering & Infrastructure Projects

Mayo, County Mayo, Ireland
€110000 p.a.
Site Management
Posted 1 hour ago
Job title: Contracts Manager – Engineering & Infrastructure Projects
Location: Co Mayo
Company: Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Contractor
Salary: Up to €110,000 DOE 


The Company

A reputable engineering contractor delivering a range of construction and infrastructure projects across Ireland.

The company has a strong pipeline of work and a reputation for delivering technically demanding projects to a high standard.

With continued investment in its management teams and operations, there is an opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to take responsibility for multiple projects and play an important role in the company's continued growth.

The Role: Contracts Manager

This Contracts Manager position is based in Co Mayo and involves overseeing a portfolio of engineering and infrastructure projects from contract award through to completion.

Reporting to senior management, you will have responsibility for project delivery, commercial performance, resource planning and operational management across multiple contracts.

You will work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and the commercial team to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget, while maintaining strong client relationships and consistent delivery standards.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will manage Project Managers, Site Managers and Supervisors, ensuring contracts are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.

You will have responsibility for operational performance, commercial management, resource planning and client relationships, working closely with the commercial team and senior management to ensure successful delivery across multiple contracts.

Must Have Requirements
  • Minimum 7 to 10 years' experience managing electrical, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
  • Proven experience managing multiple projects or contracts simultaneously.
  • Strong commercial and contractual management experience, including budgets, variations and project reporting.
  • Experience leading Project Managers, Supervisors and operational teams.
  • Relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline, including a suitable trade qualification.
Preferred Experience
  • Experience delivering public lighting, utilities, renewable energy or infrastructure projects.
  • Knowledge of public sector contracts and framework agreements.
  • Experience working with local authorities, utility providers and specialist subcontractors.
  • Strong understanding of project planning, resource allocation and commercial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the delivery of multiple electrical, utilities and civil engineering contracts from award through to completion.
  • Manage Project Managers, Site Managers and Supervisors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
  • Monitor project programmes, budgets, resources and operational performance across all assigned contracts.
  • Work closely with the commercial team on cost control, valuations, variations, forecasting and final accounts.
  • Maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, consultants and subcontractors.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, environmental requirements and company procedures.
  • Chair project review meetings and provide regular performance updates to the Managing Director.
  • Identify contractual, commercial and operational risks and implement appropriate corrective measures.
  • Coordinate electrical and civil engineering teams to ensure efficient programme delivery.
  • Oversee quality control, project documentation, snagging, handover and commercial close-out.
  • Support the development of Project Managers and operational staff through regular reviews and mentoring.
  • Drive improvements in project reporting, planning systems and overall contract performance.
About You

You are an experienced Contracts Manager with a strong background in electrical contracting, utilities or civil engineering, ideally with experience overseeing multiple infrastructure projects across Ireland.

You will have a sound understanding of contract management, commercial reporting, programme delivery and subcontractor coordination, along with the ability to manage project teams across different locations.

Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, particularly when dealing with Project Managers, clients, local authorities and senior management.

You will be commercially aware, organised and comfortable taking responsibility for project performance while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

What's on Offer

Salary: Up to €110,000 DOE 

Benefits:

  • Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, subject to confirmation.
  • Pension, subject to confirmation.
  • Performance-related bonus, subject to confirmation.
  • Long-term career progression.
  • Senior management responsibility.
  • Exposure to a varied portfolio of electrical and infrastructure projects.
  • Opportunity to influence operational and commercial performance across the business.
Why Apply?

This is a senior Contracts Manager position offering responsibility for a substantial portfolio of electrical and infrastructure projects across Mayo and the wider West of Ireland.

You will work directly with the Managing Director and have a genuine influence on how projects are managed, resourced and delivered.

For an experienced Contracts Manager looking for greater responsibility, a strong pipeline of work and long-term career prospects within electrical contracting and infrastructure, this is a role worth considering.

How to Apply

Call Stephen Nugent at Breagh Recruitment on  00353(0)15314345 or email Stephen on stephen@breaghrecrutiment.com for a confidential discussion.

Why Breagh Recruitment

Breagh Recruitment specialises in placing Contracts Managers, Project Managers and senior engineering professionals with electrical contractors, civil engineering companies and infrastructure contractors throughout Ireland.

We understand the experience required to manage multiple electrical and utilities contracts, particularly where commercial performance, programme delivery, health and safety and regional team management are central to the role.

If you're an experienced Contracts Manager in Mayo, Galway or the wider West of Ireland considering your next move in electrical contracting, public lighting, utilities or civil engineering, contact Stephen Nugent at Breagh Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

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

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