Senior Contracts Manager

Senior Contracts Manager

Company: McLoughlin Industrial Flooring

Location: Naas, Co. Kildare, with regular site travel across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Reporting To: Operations Director / Managing Director

About McLoughlin Industrial Flooring

McLoughlin Industrial Flooring is a recognised market leader in high-performance resin flooring and corrosion protection. With a strong track record of successful installations, we specialise in delivering world-class flooring solutions to high-tech sectors, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, semiconductor manufacturing, data centres and large-scale food production.

To support our continued expansion and the delivery of large-scale industrial packages of up to 500,000m², we are seeking an experienced and technically accomplished Senior Contracts Manager.

Role Purpose

The successful candidate will take full operational and technical ownership of major, multi-million-euro industrial flooring packages, including a significant project in mainland Europe.

You will act as the key link between Tier 1 main contractors, client engineering teams and our specialist on-site application crews. This role requires extensive experience in fast-track project delivery, complex site logistics, specialist surface preparation and stringent international quality standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution and Large-Scale Logistics

• Direct all operational phases of resin flooring packages ranging from 10,000m² to more than 500,000m².
• Coordinate the complex logistics of bulk chemical supply chains, multi-person application crews and heavy machinery mobilisation, including ride-on shot-blasting and multi-head diamond-grinding equipment.
• Develop, optimise and manage critical-path project programmes to meet demanding handover deadlines within live project environments.
• Maintain effective communication between clients, Tier 1 contractors, suppliers, site teams and internal stakeholders.

Technical QA/QC and Engineering Compliance

• Oversee all pre-application substrate testing, including relative humidity monitoring, Tramex testing, pull-off testing and dew-point calculations.
• Ensure full compliance with international concrete surface profile benchmarks and manufacturer specifications.
• Oversee the application of epoxy, polyurethane, polyurea, ESD and other specialist flooring systems.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive QA/QC documentation, handover records and material traceability required by high-tech clients.

Financial and Contractual Control

• Manage project variations, commercial agreements, cost forecasting and final-account negotiations alongside the internal commercial team.
• Optimise operational efficiencies, labour performance and material yield to protect project margins.
• Monitor project costs and commercial performance throughout the delivery lifecycle.

EHS Leadership

• Champion a zero-harm safety culture across all sites.
• Ensure strict compliance with Tier 1 main-contractor requirements and relevant environmental, health and safety standards.
• Oversee the preparation of detailed Method Statements, Risk Assessments, RAMS and chemical-handling and ventilation plans.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

Experience

• A minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in Senior Project Management or Contracts Management.
• Experience managing specialist subcontracts such as industrial resin flooring, advanced waterproofing, structural concrete finishing or large-scale technical coatings.
• A proven track record of delivering individual project packages or footprints exceeding 20,000m².
• Experience working with Tier 1 contractors and managing complex, fast-track construction environments.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong engineering knowledge of concrete substrates, curing characteristics, moisture-mitigation systems and mechanical surface preparation.
• Expertise in multi-layer resin systems, fast-cure materials and high-tolerance industrial flooring.
• Strong understanding of technical specifications, quality-control procedures and project handover requirements.

Qualifications and Credentials

• A qualification in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline is highly desirable, although equivalent trade and industry experience will be considered.
• A valid Safe Pass is required.
• Managing Safety in Construction, CIF or NEBOSH certification is highly desirable.
• FeRFA qualifications or certifications are a distinct advantage.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills in demanding site environments.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Confidence when engaging with Tier 1 project-management teams, client representatives and technical stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple operational, technical and commercial priorities.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive base salary, commensurate with experience and Tier 1 contractor market rates.
• Performance-linked project bonus scheme.
• Premium company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
• Comprehensive private health insurance and pension scheme.
• Long-term career progression within an established and highly regarded specialist contractor.