Senior Contracts Manager
Location: Carlow (Projects in Kildare / South west Dublin)
Salary: €110,000–€130,000 DOE
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Package: Vehicle, mileage, pension, bonus + additional benefits
About the Role
Optimize Recruitment is partnering with a highly respected main contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Contracts Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-established construction company with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across Ireland.
You will take a leading role in managing multiple live projects, with current work focused on Educational and Healthcare builds in Carlow / Kildare and South & Southwest Dublin, along with upcoming projects in the pharmaceutical sector. With a strong pipeline of secured work and a stable senior management team, this role offers long-term career progression and professional development.
The successful candidate will oversee project teams, drive programme and cost performance, ensure safety excellence, and maintain strong client relationships across all assigned projects.
Salary & Benefits
€110,000–€130,000 DOE
Company vehicle + mileage
Pension scheme
Performance bonus
Excellent career progression opportunities
Additional benefits discussed at interview
Key Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of multiple construction projects (initially two major schemes).
Provide guidance on programme management, quality standards, design coordination, and risk mitigation.
Ensure all contractual obligations are understood, monitored, and reported.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, design teams, and subcontractors.
Oversee procurement planning and subcontractor performance.
Support site teams with technical queries and construction solutions.
Drive health & safety compliance across all sites.
Review cost reports, resource planning, and project progress regularly.
Support senior leadership with forecasting, planning, and team development.
Attend key project meetings and represent the contractor at senior level.
Requirements
Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline (or trade background with strong experience).
10+ years’ experience with a main contractor (Irish/UK Tier 1 or Tier 2).
Proven track record managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of contracts.
Excellent communication and leadership skills with a collaborative approach.
Ability to support technical decision-making and guide project teams.
Full Irish driving licence.
Irish or UK construction experience is essential.
For a confidential discussion on this and all Construction & Engineering opportunities contact Shane Fleming at or Eoin Careyat .
Alternatively apply via the link provided.
All applications are handled in strict confidence.
Benefits
Company Vehicle
Laptop
Performance Bonus
Pension Fund
Parking
Mobile Phone
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