Senior Associate (Contract Manager)

About the Role

• Lead the development, negotiation, and implementation of contract strategies aligned with project and organisational objectives 
• Administer and manage contracts (e.g., NEC, FIDIC, Public Works Contracts) across multiple large-scale infrastructure projects 
• Ensure compliance with Irish public procurement regulations and EU directives 

• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks 
• Manage change control processes, including variations, claims, and dispute resolution 
• Provide strategic advice on contractual entitlements and obligations 

• Act as the primary contractual interface with clients, contractors, procurement professionals, consultants, and legal advisors 
• Support senior leadership in commercial decision-making and negotiations 
• Build strong working relationships with public sector bodies and key delivery partners 

• Lead the preparation, defence, and negotiation of claims 
• Manage dispute avoidance and resolution processes, including adjudication, mediation, and arbitration where necessary 

• Ensure robust contract governance, documentation, and audit readiness 
• Provide regular commercial and contractual reporting to senior management 
• Support internal and external audits 

• Mentor and support junior contract managers and commercial staff 
• Promote best practices in contract management across the organisation 

About You

• Significant experience of contract/cost management and administration 
• Experience in administrating contracts, in particular within Ireland 
• Experience in developing individual contract management strategies, and implementing those strategies 
• Knowledge of monitoring Contractors and / or Consultants performance 
• Significant experience in, and understanding of, claims management 
• Experience of establishing Contractors and / or Consultants performance management frameworks 
• Knowledge of Key Performance Indicators for Contractors and / or Consultants organisations, and experience in building a Key Performance Indicators library 

• Extensive numeracy and analytical skills  
• Able to lead a team  
• Strong negotiation skills  
• Report writing  
• Presentation skills  
• Computer literacy  
• Understanding of Project & Contract Management software, such as Primavera P6 and CEMAR

• Opportunity to work on Ireland’s nationally significant infrastructure projects 
• Competitive salary and benefits package 
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements 
• Career progression within a growing partner led infrastructure team 

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