* Compliance: ensure that all contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements governing construction projects, including environmental regulations, health and safety standards, making sure safe systems of work are planned and implemented on assigned projects.
* Quality Assurance: ensure detailed project programmes are drawn up and adhered to on assigned projects and to regularly report progress against these. Ensure that contractors and suppliers adhere to quality standards and specifications outlined in contracts, conducting site support, inspections and audits as necessary.
* Contract Administration: oversee the administration of contracts throughout their lifecycle, including document management, change order management, and dispute resolution. Where applicable, take the lead in design management, buildability review and technical support on design and build projects.
Stakeholder Management:
* Manage the allocation of trades and labour, employed and sub-contracted, ensuring efficient and cost-effective use of resources on assigned projects. Attend sub-contractor and client meetings, liaise with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and community representatives as required.
* Work with site teams, procurement and finance departments, ensuring a positive working relationship is established and maintained
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
* A 3rd level qualification in Construction Engineering or other industry related qualification with 10+ years relevant on the ground experience or 15+ year’s industry experience.
* Previous experience within the residential sector 5 years+, managing projects while achieving and exceeding financial and programme targets, would be essential.
* Experience and knowledge of commercial, education and industrial construction is preferable.
* Social housing experience in NI and ROI would be preferred.
* Knowledge and experience of PCSA stage, JCT contracts, PWC and NEC contracting.
* Numeracy and IT skills including MS Office, Word and Excel with a strong working knowledge of MS Project (or similar) as well as Auto CAD.
* Must be able to use your own initiative, taking accountability and responsibility for projects from start to finish.
* Appropriate recognised industry training certificates and a full driving licence.
THE BENEFITS
* Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
* Company vehicle or car allowance.
* Private medical & life insurance.
* Additional holidays & service awards.
* Hybrid Working.
* Opportunities for career growth, training, support for professional development and membership.
* Social and team building events.
This position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager to contribute to the development of critical housing and commercial projects in Ireland, while advancing their career in the construction industry
Salary description
£60000.00 - £75000.00 per year