Construction Contracts Manager – Renewable Energy

MJu111255
  • €90,000 - 110,000
  • Waterford, Republic of Ireland
  • Full Time

About Your New Employer

  • Join an international renewable energy business at the forefront of the energy transition, with operations and partnerships across Europe.
  • Work on major utility-scale renewable energy projects, including Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
  • Become part of a growing business focused on innovation, sustainable energy, continuous improvement and long-term development.

About Your New Job

As the Construction Contracts Manager, you will take a senior role overseeing the commercial, contractual and operational delivery of multiple utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects, from contract award through to handover.

You will:

  • Lead contract management across the full project lifecycle, including contractual correspondence, change management, claims, extensions of time and dispute avoidance.
  • Provide leadership and support to Project Managers and site delivery teams, ensuring projects remain on programme, within budget and to the required quality and safety standards.
  • Drive commercial performance across multiple projects, managing budgets, forecasts, cash flow, cost reports and project profitability.
  • Identify and manage contractual risks and commercial opportunities, ensuring contractual entitlements are protected and properly documented.
  • Act as a senior point of contact for clients, developers, consultants, utilities and other key stakeholders, leading contractual discussions and progress meetings.
  • Coordinate interfaces across civil, electrical, commissioning, utility and grid connection activities, supporting the delivery of Solar PV and BESS projects.
  • Drive best practice in contract administration, project governance and continuous improvement across the wider delivery team.

What Skills You Need

  • Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years' experience delivering major construction, infrastructure, renewable energy, power generation or comparable capital projects.
  • Strong experience administering and managing FIDIC, EPC, NEC4 and construction management contracts.
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing budgets, forecasts, costs and project profitability.
  • Experience managing multiple projects, multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of Employer's Requirements, contractual compliance, risk management and contractual obligations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce executive-level, decision-ready reports.

What’s on Offer

  • €90,000–€110,000 salary + bonus + company car/car allowance.
  • Opportunity to work on major Solar PV and BESS renewable energy projects contributing to the energy transition.
  • Hybrid working with significant responsibility and exposure to senior stakeholders.
  • Professional development, training and opportunities to contribute to the growth of a rapidly developing renewable energy business.

What’s Next

Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now” button or call me, Matt Jurek on +353 21 461 5741.

Or if the job isn’t quite right but you are looking for something similar, please get in touch. We also have multiple Temp, FTC and Contract jobs available

Matt Jurek Senior Recruitment Consultant, Engineering

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