Job Description

Senior Contracts Manager
Location: Carlow - Can be based from Carlow
Sites: South Dublin - Can be based from South Dublin 
Salary: €110,000–€130,000 DOE
Hours: Full-time, permanent
Package: Vehicle, mileage, pension, bonus, and additional benefits

About the Role
Optimize Recruitment, working closely with our client, are seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to join a well-established main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality building projects across Ireland.

This position will take a leading role in managing multiple projects, with current work in South and Southwest Dublin (Educational & Healthcare Projects), alongside further projects within the pharmaceutical sector. The company has a long-standing management team, an excellent pipeline of secured work, and places strong emphasis on professional development, project quality, and long-term progression.

The successful candidate will oversee several project teams, support strategic planning, and take responsibility for delivering programme, cost, safety, and client satisfaction outcomes across all assigned works.

Salary & Benefits
€110,000–€130,000 DOE
Vehicle and mileage covered
Pension included
Performance Bonus
Strong career progression and long-term development
Further benefits discussed at interview

Responsibilities
Lead overall project delivery across several active construction schemes (two initially)
Guide project teams on programme, quality, design coordination, and risk
Ensure contractual obligations are understood, managed, and reported on
Maintain strong relationships with clients, design teams, and key partners
Oversee procurement planning and monitor subcontractor performance
Support site management with technical queries and construction solutions
Drive health and safety standards across all sites under your remit
Review cost reports, resource planning, and progress updates regularly
Support senior leadership with forecasting, planning, and team development
Attend key meetings and represent the contractor at senior project stages

Requirements
Degree in engineering, construction management, trade qualification or related discipline
12+ years’ experience in main contracting (Irish/UK Tier 1/2) with strong leadership exposure
Proven record managing multiple large projects simultaneously
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of contractual processes
Excellent communication skills with a collaborative leadership style
Ability to guide project teams and support technical decision-making
Full Irish driving licence required
Irish or UK experience required

 For additional information and a confidential discussion on this and similar opportunities, contact Shane Fleming on 083 0885073 or email Shane@optimizerecruitment.ie.
Please e-mail your CV with the Vacancy Reference OR-14463 in the subject line. All applications will be handled in strict confidence, and your CV will not be shared without prior approval.
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