Contract Manager

Job Specification

Job Title: Contracts Manager

Locations: Cork

Salary: €70,000 – €75,000 (DOE) + company benefits

Reporting To: Operations Director / Senior Management

Role Overview

The Contracts Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of multiple electrical projects from pre-construction through to commissioning and final account. The role involves full responsibility for programme, cost control, quality, and health & safety while leading site-based and project teams.

This role is suited to a trade-qualified electrician who has progressed beyond site level and operates approximately two levels above site electrician, with significant supervisory and managerial experience in electrical contracting environments.

Key Responsibilities

Contract & Project Delivery

• Manage multiple electrical contracts from award through to completion.
• Take full ownership of project delivery including programme, cost, quality, and safety.
• Oversee site teams including Construction Managers, Supervisors, and Subcontractors.
• Ensure works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications, and client requirements.

Commercial & Financial Management

• Manage project budgets, cost reporting, and cash flow.
• Control variations, claims, and change management processes.
• Liaise with commercial and estimating teams on forecasting and final accounts.
• Ensure projects are delivered profitably and efficiently.

Health, Safety & Quality

• Lead health & safety performance across all assigned projects.
• Ensure compliance with company HSEQ policies and statutory regulations.
• Drive a strong safety culture and high-quality installation standards.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and implement corrective actions where required.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and main contractors.
• Attend progress and coordination meetings.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate closely with internal departments including procurement, planning, and engineering.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, manage, and mentor site and project teams.
• Support development of Supervisors and junior management staff.
• Plan and allocate labour and resources effectively across projects.
• Promote accountability, professionalism, and collaboration.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Experience

• Electrical trade qualification.
• Minimum 8–10 years‘ experience in electrical contracting.
• Minimum 5–7 years‘ experience in supervisory and/or management roles (e.g. Supervisor, Construction Manager, Project Manager, or similar).
• Demonstrated experience managing complex electrical installations and large site teams.
• Proven ability to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Technical & Commercial Skills

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, construction sequencing, and commissioning.
• Solid understanding of project programming, cost control, and commercial processes.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• High level of commercial awareness.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Comfortable operating between site teams and senior management.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Electrical Trade Qualification (Essential)
• Safe Pass & Manual Handling (Essential)
• SMSTS / Project Management qualification (Advantageous)
• Full clean driving licence (Essential)