Contracts Manager

Contracts Manager- Healthcare Project | Wexford€125,000 – €140,000 (Plus Package)Overview

A leading main contractor is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to take full responsibility for the successful delivery of a major healthcare project in Wexford Town. This is a high-profile, technically complex build within the healthcare sector, requiring strong leadership across both site delivery and project execution.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving programme certainty, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring safe, high-quality, and on-time delivery of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for project delivery, programme, and construction performance
• Lead and coordinate site-based teams including Project Managers, Engineers, and Supervisors
• Develop and drive construction programme, sequencing, and logistics strategy
• Monitor progress against programme and implement recovery plans where required
• Ensure safe delivery of works in line with company and statutory H&S standards
• Manage subcontractor performance, coordination, and site productivity
• Chair regular site and progress meetings with internal teams and stakeholders
• Liaise with commercial and design teams to ensure alignment across delivery, cost, and design
• Identify and manage project risks, resolving issues impacting delivery
• Ensure quality standards are achieved across all phases of construction
• Provide regular reporting to senior management on programme, risk, and progress

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager on large-scale building projects
• Strong main contractor background essential
• Experience delivering healthcare, pharmaceutical, or other complex live-environment projects desirable
• Strong leadership and team management skills across multi-disciplinary site teams
• Excellent understanding of construction sequencing, buildability, and programme management
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to drive performance on fast-paced, complex projects

Package & Benefits

• Salary: €125,000 – €140,000
• Structured pathway to Project Director level
• Company car or car allowance
• 24 days annual leave
• Annual performance bonus
• Educational support and professional development funding
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Bike to Work scheme

Opportunity

This is a senior delivery leadership role on a flagship healthcare development, offering strong exposure to complex project execution and a structured progression pathway into Project Director level for the right individual.