About us
ORS is a prominent Irish multidisciplinary building consultancy firm with 30 years' industry experience. Our mission is to design and build a better world by delivering sustainable solutions for our clients and creating a supportive workplace for our people.
ORS has been a certified Best Place to Work by Great Place to Work since 2018. We placed in the top 3 companies in our category at the 2025 Great Place to Work Awards. This acknowledgment reflects our unwavering commitment to cultivating a supportive work environment that nurtures and empowers our employees. In addition to this, we were also honoured to receive the "Best Hybrid Way of Working" award in 2022.
This recognition reflects our dedication to creating a flexible work culture that accommodates remote and in-person work arrangements while maintaining high productivity and engagement.
When it comes to attracting and retaining talent, we understand that a continued commitment to employee development and happiness is paramount. We provide our people with the necessary tools and experience they need to be successful. Our team is growing, and we are looking for talented and passionate people who are committed to client success and have a never-ending desire to deliver results.
About the role
Reporting to our Corporate Counsel, the Contracts Manager will be responsible for managing, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on commercial contracts with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors. This role is critical to ensuring contractual compliance, mitigating risk, and supporting the business in achieving its commercial objectives. You will be responsible for:
* Support our businesses through the management of a wide portfolio of contracts and opportunities, including reviewing, drafting and negotiation of consultancy appointments, collateral warranties, sub-consultancy agreements and similar documents
* Ensure compliance with ORS's internal governance and control framework and escalation of potential non-compliance with ORS's contracting protocol
* Record and monitor key risks and advise on strategies to mitigate those risks
* Assist and advise our business about existing contractual obligations
* Negotiate disputes and settlements under contracts as required
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and vendors, and act as the main point of contact for any contract-related queries
* Manage and liaise with external counsel
* Support various strategic projects across the wider management and legal team
* Provide training and guidance to internal teams on contract-related matters
About you
You are someone who combines strong negotiation, communication, and organisational skills, thriving even in a physically dispersed team. Your written and verbal communication are excellent, enabling you to convey complex ideas clearly in both business and legal contexts. You manage your time exceptionally well, juggling multiple deadlines without sacrificing quality. Detail matters to you—you take a pragmatic and accurate approach to contract management and enforcement. With a continuous improvement mindset, you're always looking for ways to streamline processes, implement best practices, and drive efficiency. You are fluent in both spoken and written English, adept at operating in legal and business environments.
Skills & experience
* Law degree is preferred but not essential· Significant commercial and contract management experience, with 2+ years' experience in a similar role
* Broad knowledge of Irish and international contract law and the types and structure of the contracts in construction and engineering industries (e.g., PWC, NEC, FIDIC)
* Experience in civil engineering consultancy or construction industries is beneficial
What's in it for you?
Aside from our people, culture and mission, there are a variety of additional benefits that help make ORS a great place to work:
* Remote working model
* Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited employer
* Certified Best Place to Work Ireland
* Attractive rewards framework including a bi-annual bonus, pension contribution, and additional annual leave
* Competitive mark et salary
* Winner of "best hybrid way of working" and Great Places to Work Ireland Award 2024
* Flexible working
* Professional memberships
* Weekly events (CPD's, virtual events, social events, workshops, guest speakers, and fun team activities)
* High-impact working environment with a flat ORG structure
ORS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. We foster a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects and supports their individual strengths, views and experiences.