Contracts Manager (or Project Manager Looking to Progress)
Location: Cork
Salary: Up to €100K + car allowance + excellent benefits
We are partnering with a well-established, industry-leading contractor to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager or a Project Manager looking to progress into a Contracts Manager role for their Cork office. This business delivers high-value construction projects across a mix of sectors, including industrial, pharmaceutical, commercial, and high-end residential.
The Role:
As Contracts Manager, you will take full ownership of 1–2 contracts at a time, managing the entire delivery process from pre-construction to handover. You’ll report directly to the Regional Director and be responsible for ensuring safety, quality, commercial, and programme performance across each project.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage the full lifecycle of projects, overseeing all site activity, teams, and subcontractors
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Ensure delivery to programme, budget, and safety standards
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Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and key stakeholders
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Lead reporting and ensure communication with senior management
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Maintain a strong on-site presence — this role requires five days a week on site
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Foster a team-oriented, collaborative site culture
Requirements:
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Contracts Manager experience or a Project Manager with experience delivering full projects of €30M+ and seeking to move into a Contracts Manager role
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Strong leadership background, particularly in managing subcontractors (no direct labour used)
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Approachable and solution-focused personality — someone who leads by example and builds positive relationships
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Proven track record of managing complex projects through to completion
Package:
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Salary up to €100,000 (depending on experience)
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Car allowance
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Excellent benefits including pension and bonus
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Long-term career growth within a respected contractor
