Senior Contracts Manager

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Contracts Manager to join our growing Data Center Team based in our Irish Offices.

This role is focused on the preconstruction phase which includes both tender development and initial project set-up.

The Senior Contracts Manager will be responsible for reviewing all technical aspects of the bids and developing the construction methodology and planning with the wider bid team. This role will include bid writing and working closely with our lead Bid Writer during the tender phase.

Following successful tenders, the Senior Contracts Manager will take the information from tender stage and become the senior team leader with overall responsibility for the successful project set-up including, quality, safety, planning and procurement in the preconstruction phase of the project.

In this role you will ensure full coordination of all aspects of the contract and that client expectations are met or exceeded. The role holder upholds the highest standards in line with Sisk’s HSEQS policies and procedures, while actively identifying opportunities to enhance project value and profitability.

Following the completion of the agreed deliverables during the preconstruction phase the Snr Contracts Manger will complete a smooth transition with the incoming delivery phase team to ensure all actions are completed in line with contract deliverables.

This role will include occasional travel to our European projects to meet clients and carry out site visits during our site set-up and mobilisation phase.

At Sisk, we create places and infrastructure that shape how people live, work and connect – now and for future generations. As a family‑owned, international construction and engineering group, we offer meaningful careers across building, infrastructure, rail, energy and off‑site manufacturing throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe, where people are supported to grow, make an impact and be part of positive change.

Responsibilities

Preconstruction:

• Lead the preparation of project programmes, method statements, and contract submissions.

• Develop and manage the contract programme, typically in collaboration with the Estimating team during the tender stage.

• Instruct the Quantity Surveyor (QS) on major preliminary expenditure (including plant, accommodation, and temporary works).

• Chair project start-up and production meetings and support resource allocation alongside the Business Operations Director / Regional Director.

• Oversee the subcontract buying schedule with the QS, notify relevant statutory authorities and stakeholders of site commencement, draft preliminary site logistics and temporary works registers (integrating early Health & Safety considerations), and attend Design Team Progress Meetings providing updates and technical input.