Contracts Manager

Coffey Group; Ireland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established civil engineering firm in Ireland is looking for a Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects and teams. This role involves planning and managing contracts in alignment with company values, maintaining communication with clients, and leading site teams to enhance project delivery and commercial performance. Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of experience, strong negotiation and risk management skills, and a commitment to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in construction contracts and project management.
• Experience in leading multi-disciplinary site teams across multiple projects.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects and teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure.
• Plan, manage, and deliver contracts in line with company strategy.
• Maintain strong communication with clients and support business development.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

About The Role

Purpose of Position: The Contracts Manager leads multiple projects and teams to deliver safe, high-quality, and commercially successful infrastructure that enhances communities through engineering excellence.

They take ownership of contract strategy, stakeholder alignment, and risk management, ensuring projects are delivered ethically, efficiently, and collaboratively.

Through consistent leadership and continuous improvement, the Contracts Manager upholds Coffey’s values — Do the Right Thing, Do It Better, and Do It Together — to build trust, drive performance, and create lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

Contracts Strategy & Compliance

• Plan, manage, and deliver all contracts in line with company strategy, vision, and values.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company policies, and HSQE standards across all projects.
• Document all changes to specifications, work scope, and drawings, and ensure proper notifications and approvals are completed.
• Negotiate high-value supplier and sub‑contractor contracts to achieve commercial efficiency.
• Oversee tendering activities in collaboration with the tendering and pre‑qualification department.

Stakeholder Alignment

• Maintain strong communication with clients and their representatives (engineers, surveyors, etc.), including attending meetings to report on progress and resolve issues.
• Act as the primary interface between site teams, clients, and internal departments to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships to support business development and future opportunities.

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary site teams with clarity and consistency, setting clear expectations around performance, safety, quality and accountability.
• Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all sites.
• Conduct regular performance conversations, identify development needs, and contribute to succession planning within the sector.
• Monitor and evaluate team performance, providing feedback and implementing improvement measures.

Excellence in Engineering & Project Delivery

• Promote high standards of quality and delivery across all project phases, from mobilisation to handover.
• Encourage detailed early project planning and integration across departments to support effective delivery.
• Contribute to innovation and technical excellence by sharing lessons learned and identifying smarter ways of working.
• Support Coffey’s Engineering Solutions approach by integrating and collaborating across Preconstruction, Engineering, Commercial and HSQE functions to deliver joined‑up project outcomes.

Commercial Performance & Risk Management

• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, resource requirements, and construction productivity.
• Identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure proactive resolution of issues.
• Provide recommendations for operational improvements and efficient work methods.
• Track delegated financial authorities and ensure adherence to company procedures.
• Identify business opportunities and communicate proactively within the organisation.

Our Values Guide Our Actions

Do the Right Thing – Trust will be built because we are consistent, reliable and fair.

Do It Better – Every challenge is a chance to improve, look for smarter, safer and faster ways to maximise efficiency and eliminate waste.

Do It Together – Collaboration makes us stronger, listen to clients to understand their challenges and goals. Success will come from helping others succeed and this will be achieved through teamwork, collaboration and shared purpose.

About You

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience supporting competency in the role.
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it) and membership in a relevant professional institution.
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in construction contracts and project management.
• Proven experience in leading multi‑disciplinary site teams across multiple projects.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and risk management expertise.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and ethical standards.
• Full clean Irish/EU/UK driver licence.
• Authorised to work in Ireland (stamp 4 or critical skills visa).

About Us

Coffey is a family‑owned water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist established in 1974. We are passionate about safety and have been delivering critical infrastructure projects on time and within budget for nearly 50 years. The hallmarks of our contracts are innovative solutions, engineering ingenuity, professional construction management and adherence to the highest safety and quality standards.