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 • Annual performance bonus • Educational support and professional development funding • Bike to Work scheme • And more! 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