Assistant Contract Manager – Infrastructure & Capital Projects (Energy, Utilities, Transport)
Location: Dublin, Ireland (hybrid/mostly remote with occasional client office visits when required)
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes
Business Area: UKI Business Consulting
Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent
Our client is a Global Top Tier Management Consultancy’s have a dynamic and diverse Transformation Delivery team, delivering large-scale Capital Projects across Ireland.
The Team and the opportunity
If you are looking to join a dynamic and diverse team delivering large-scale Capital Projects, come and talk to us about our client’s the opportunities that they can offer you.
To continue the successful growth of our Infrastructure and Capital Projects (I&CP) team within their Consulting practice, we are looking for experienced, motivated Assistant Contract Managers who have previously worked in capital infrastructure projects (Roads, Rail, Utilities) to join their team.
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in implementing and administering Contract Management Activities for Construction and Infrastructure Projects, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, managing risks, and maximising project success.
About them:
Our Infrastructure and Capital Projects (I&CP) team sits within the Transformation Delivery (TD) competency of Irish Consulting practice. I&CP team is committed to delivering exceptional client services across a range of sectors including Energy, Utilities, Transport, Housing, and Healthcare.
Our ambition is to become the Trusted Advisor for their clients in the Procurement, Construction, and operational phases of Capital Programmes by leveraging:
- our people and their extensive industry experience
- existing partnerships and relationships
- our global experience across the Capital Programme Delivery project lifecycle
Your key responsibilities
To continue to grow their successful I&CP business, we are currently hiring Contract Managers at all levels with a combination of Engineering/Technical/Construction and Law/Contracts background.
- Work directly with Infrastructure Clients to help create innovative insights and solutions to meet their needs.
- Collaborate with project teams to develop Contract Management plans aligned with project objectives, timelines, and budget constraints.
- Assist in the preparation, drafting, and finalization of contracts, amendments, and related documents, ensuring clarity and compliance with organizational policies.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract documentation, records, and reports, and prepare regular status reports and presentations for Project Stakeholders.
- Facilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders regarding contract-related inquiries and ensure timely resolution of issues.
- Track Contract Milestones, deadlines, changes and variations, providing regular updates to relevant parties.
- Track Contract Performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), milestones, and deliverables, and provide regular updates to project teams and management.
- Identify risks associated with Contract Administration, maintaining a risk register and regularly reporting updates to management.
- Organize and coordinate meetings related to contract administration, including taking minutes and following up on action items.
- Support Contract Manager to facilitate resolution of contract disputes and claims through negotiation, mediation, or other dispute resolution mechanisms, ensuring timely and fair outcomes.
- Cultivate strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and other external partners, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with project objectives.
Internal Responsibilities
- Building valued relationships with clients and colleagues to assist in generating new business
- Providing a supporting role in presentations and proposals for elements of medium to high complex projects to prospective and existing clients.
- Communicating effectively with their Senior Management and working to build, manage and motivate high-performing teams.
- Understanding all our service offerings and actively identifying opportunities to serve clients.
- Building strong internal relationships within Consulting and across other service lines.
- Assisting in client account management activities such as recruitment for the project team, managing financial aspects of client engagements, and quality and risk management.
Skills qualify for the role, you must have
- 3rd level educational qualification in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Law, or a related field.
- Approx. 2 to 5 years’ experience in Construction Contract Administration/Management, preferably within high-value projects or similar complex environments.
Ideal candidates will have
- Experience in Consulting or similar Client Facing role.
- Experience in Contract Administration/Management, Procurement or Project Management.
- Understanding of Contract Management principles.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Working knowledge of one or more of FiDIC, LOGIC, and NEC
What working at our client offers
They offer a competitive remuneration package. Their comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering Holidays, Health and Well-Being, Insurance, Savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, they offer: Support and Coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around. Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career. The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you. All their employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences.
Their range of benefits include:
• Pension
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Discounted health insurance
• Bike to work Scheme
• Web Doctor – Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
• Recognition Awards
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Cash incentives for referrals
• Hybrid Working
• Work Mobile
• Free Gym membership
• TECH MBA paid by employer
• Travel Pass
• Wellness rooms Available in some offices
They committed to being an inclusive employer and they are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. They strive to achieve the right balance for their people, enabling them to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While their Client-Facing Professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, their flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.
Career Progression
When you join our client, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are – success is defined by you, they will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative Leadership, they will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. They have embraced Hybrid working adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of their employees.
Interested? Please send a copy of your CV to hello@enexa-partners.com