Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager, Project Manager, Construction, Residential, Civil Engineer, Senior Management Your new company A Building & Civil Engineering Contractor working throughout Ireland and based in Newry, County Down is currently seeking to employ a Contracts Manager to bolster their stable management team. This company works in several key sectors, including Residential, Healthcare, Education, and Civil Engineering / Groundworks. This company prides themselves on their expert delivery of projects and has just been awarded multiple schemes for 2025/2026, with an order book of work secured for years ahead. Now recruiting for a Senior Manager to facilitate their growing order book. This company has recently expanded into new markets and business sectors, particularly in residential projects, including housing and apartment blocks, and has gained a reputation as a leading and reputable contractor who delivers quality-assured solutions to a wide-ranging customer base. Your new role With multiple projects starting across the country, your role will be very commutable for candidates who are based in the border regions. This role will see you based in their head office in Newry 2/3 days a week and on site the other days. Initially, you will be based on one of their residential projects, and you will be tasked with managing and coordinating the onsite activities as well as working with Design and Procurement teams and ensuring client demands are met. You can expect to be overseeing heavy civils, mass excavations, piling, contig wall, secant wall, basement construction, dewatering, coordination of foundation/services, radon to substructure level, RC-frame construction, deep drainage, domestic drainage, roads, street lighting, and all finishing/landscaping works. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will have working experience of building and/or civils work with a preference for those who have experience in residential or large-scale civils/earthworks projects. You will be a strong communicator with a passion for the building trade, while being commercially aware on top of having a proven track record of managing people and trades. You will also possess the following: Extensive experience of managing projects within a civils environment. Good working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management, and cost control, including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting. Experience of MS Project. Knowledge of the NEC contract including the Early Warning and Compensation events. Educated to a minimum of HNC/HND/Degree level (or equivalent). SMSTS / CSCS card. What you'll get in return This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a local NI-based contractor who offers a highly competitive package which will be negotiable based on your experience in similar roles and projects. This will include a vehicle as well as other benefits and healthcare. With travel no more than 90 minutes from Newry, this is an ideal role for anyone in the local areas. This role will also offer you a long-term career path with the position only becoming available due to increased workload. You will also be privy to standard construction benefits, including holidays, pension, and sick pay. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Chris McNamara on the number below. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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