Contract Manager - Infrastructure & Capital Projects

Overview

We are recruiting for the role of Contract Manager within a top-tier global management consultancy’s UK and Ireland Business Consulting practice, operating mainly remotely from Dublin, Ireland with occasional office visits. The focus is on Infrastructure and Capital Projects across sectors such as Energy, Utilities, Transport, Housing, and Healthcare. The successful candidate will be key in managing contract-related activities for large-scale construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage directly with infrastructure clients to provide innovative solutions tailored to their requirements.
• Work with project teams to develop contract management plans that align with project goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Lead contract formation by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements with subcontractors and vendors.
• Ensure adherence to contract terms, conditions, and specifications, proactively identifying risks and applying mitigation measures.
• Handle contract modifications, variations, and claims while evaluating their effects on scope, schedule, and budget, securing necessary approvals.
• Continuously assess and manage contractual risks in partnership with project stakeholders to prevent disruptions.
• Measure contract performance using key indicators and maintain communication with project management on progress.
• Manage dispute resolution through negotiation, mediation, or other mechanisms to achieve fair and timely outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and external partners to ensure collaboration.
• Oversee contract budget monitoring, expenditures, invoicing, and financial reconciliation to meet project financial targets.
• Keep comprehensive and up-to-date contract documentation and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.

Additional Internal Duties

• Build valued relationships with clients and colleagues to support business development.
• Contribute to presentations and proposals for medium to high complexity projects.
• Communicate effectively with senior management and foster high-performing team dynamics.
• Understand the company’s full service offerings and identify avenues to expand client services.
• Assist in client account activities including recruitment, financial management, quality, and risk oversight.

Candidate Profile and Skills

Applicants should possess a third-level qualification in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Law, or a closely related field.

Experience Levels:

• Contract Managers (5 to 8 years): Expertise in contract administration and management processes, with increasing autonomy in contract drafting, system implementation, stakeholder engagement, and reporting. Experience with high-value infrastructure projects preferred.
• Senior Contract Managers (8+ years): Leadership in contract formation, governance, performance monitoring, commercial issue resolution, and strategic contract and procurement delivery. Experience advising on major infrastructure projects is important.

Ideal candidates will have multidisciplinary experience integrating contract management, procurement, and project management, particularly in consulting or client-facing roles. They should be highly skilled in contract principles including administration, risk management, change control, and dispute resolution. Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, organizational skills, and attention to detail are essential. Familiarity with contract frameworks such as FIDIC, LOGIC, and NEC4 is required.

Benefits and Work Environment

A competitive salary package is offered, including a tailored benefits program supporting flexible working, health and wellness, insurance, savings schemes, and discounts. Additional benefits include pension contributions, parental leave, discounted health insurance, bike-to-work scheme, unlimited online GP consultations, recognition awards, extra annual leave purchase options, referral bonuses, hybrid working, work mobile phones, free gym access, employer-paid technical MBAs, travel passes, and wellness facilities at select offices.

The employer is committed to inclusivity and flexible working arrangements, helping employees balance client service with personal priorities. While client-facing roles might require occasional travel and onsite presence, flexible working options enable maintaining work-life balance.

Career Growth

The company supports continuous learning and personalized career development from day one, providing coaching, leadership insights, and opportunities to grow professionally. A diverse and inclusive culture encourages individuals to use their voice and develop leadership skills with autonomy.