Contracts Manager – Engineering & Infrastructure Projects

Mayo, County Mayo, Ireland
€110000 p.a.
Mechanical Engineering
Posted 5 minutes ago
Job title: Contracts Manager – Civil Engineering / Water Infrastructure
Location: Co Mayo
Company: Specialist Irish Civil Engineering Contractor
Salary: Up to €110,000 DOE

The Company


A specialist Irish civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Ireland and the UK.

The company specialises in water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, pipeline installations and associated civil engineering works.

With a strong pipeline of projects across Connacht and the West of Ireland, they are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple civil engineering projects from their Co Mayo base.

The Role: Contracts Manager

This is a senior management position with responsibility for overseeing the delivery of multiple water infrastructure and civil engineering projects across the western region.

Based out of Co Mayo, you will manage Project Managers and site teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, commercially and in line with agreed programmes.

You will have responsibility for project performance, client relationships, resource planning and commercial oversight, working closely with senior management and the commercial team.

The position would suit an experienced Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager with a strong civil engineering background who is comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Must Have Requirements
  • Must have 8+ years' experience in civil engineering construction, including significant project management experience.
  • Proven experience delivering water infrastructure, wastewater treatment, utilities or major civil engineering projects.
  • Experience managing multiple projects, site teams and subcontractors.
  • Strong understanding of construction contracts, project budgets and programme delivery.
  • Full driving licence and ability to travel between projects across the western region.
Preferred Experience
  • Experience delivering projects for Uisce Éireann or other major infrastructure clients.
  • Knowledge of NEC contracts and civil engineering procurement.
  • Experience managing design and build contracts.
  • Familiarity with MS Project, Primavera P6 or similar programming software.
  • Experience working on treatment plants, pumping stations or major pipeline schemes.
Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering and water infrastructure projects.
  • Manage Project Managers, Site Managers, engineers and subcontractor teams.
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within agreed budgets.
  • Monitor project costs, commercial performance, variations and contractual obligations.
  • Work closely with the commercial team on procurement, valuations and final accounts.
  • Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and relevant stakeholders.
  • Oversee project planning, resource allocation and construction methodologies.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
  • Review project progress, identify potential delays and implement corrective measures.
  • Provide regular operational and commercial updates to senior management.
  • Support tender reviews, project handovers and the mobilisation of new contracts.
About You

You will be an experienced Contracts Manager with a background in civil engineering, ideally having progressed through site engineering and project management roles.

You will have a strong understanding of water and wastewater infrastructure, including treatment facilities, pipeline works, pumping stations and associated civil works.

Experience working under NEC or similar construction contracts would be beneficial, along with strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage several project teams.

You will be organised, practical in your approach and confident dealing with clients, subcontractors and senior management.

What's on Offer

Salary:
 Up to €110,000 DOE

Benefits:

  • Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
  • Pension contribution
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Healthcare package
  • Annual leave
  • Long-term career progression
  • Strong pipeline of civil engineering projects across the West of Ireland
Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to take on a senior Contracts Manager position with a specialist civil engineering contractor delivering essential water infrastructure projects.

With the role based out of Co Mayo, it offers the chance to manage significant projects across the western region without the requirement to relocate to Dublin or work overseas.

You will have genuine responsibility for project delivery, commercial performance and team management, with the opportunity to progress further within the business.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager with a background in civil engineering or water infrastructure, get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Call Stephen Nugent at Breagh Recruitment on 01 531 4345 or email stephen@breaghrecruitment.com.

Why Breagh Recruitment

Breagh Recruitment specialise in recruiting Contracts Managers, Project Managers and senior construction professionals for civil engineering, utilities and water infrastructure contractors throughout Ireland.

We understand the technical and commercial demands of managing water and wastewater projects, from treatment plants and pumping stations to major pipeline and infrastructure schemes.

If you're considering Contracts Manager jobs in Mayo, civil engineering management roles in Connacht or senior water infrastructure positions across Ireland, we can help you find a role suited to your experience.

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

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