Contracts Manager

We are Cunningham. Founded in 2006, Cunningham is one of the UK's and Europe's leading construction companies. With extensive operations across multiple markets, we have built a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and safety, delivering successful projects through a proactive, collaborative approach.

Our expertise spans a diverse range of sectors, including Mission Critical & Life Sciences, Education, Healthcare, Fit Out, Residential, and Civils & Structural projects.

Today, Cunningham employs more than 280 professionals across offices in Ireland, Germany, and the UK. Working in partnership with our clients, we unlock the full potential of every project, transforming ambitious visions into successful outcomes while creating exciting opportunities for our people.

At Cunningham you will be given the opportunity to excel in your career. Our people set us apart, and that’s why we invest in your journey from day one. Your expertise, ambition, and commitment will be recognised and rewarded as you build a successful career with us.

We are currently seeking an experienced and talented Contracts Manager to join our high performing team.

REPORTING TO: Construction Director

LOCATION: Co. Dublin

CONTRACT TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

HOURS: Monday – Friday

Role Responsibilities

Plan projects and ensure they are programmed to a level of detail necessary for the site team to deliver the scheme without delays.

Ensure procurement and reconciliation of materials is carried out in accordance with Company procedures, to best value and to prevent delays.

Ensure site team compliance with Company commercial policies and procedures.

Attend tender handover meetings and deliver pre-start meetings to the site team.

Ensure a commercial plan and end of life forecast is in place and monitored monthly for the successful commercial delivery of the project.

Produce and analyse progress reports, updated costs, and forecasts

Implement the risk management process, review risk registers and check risk controls.

Review the CVRs monthly with the project teams, implementing necessary actions.

Complete and distribute the Contract Initiation / Completion form for each project Ensure weekly review of progress, budget resources and forward planning are carried out, and lookahead programmes are in place.

Chair and attend internal and external meetings and ensure the production of accurate records of any discussions and actions.

Ensure timely management of both temporary and permanent design to meet the requirements of each project.

By example, set the highest possible standards of leadership in promotion of Health Safety & Environment procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance with Company procedures and legal obligations.

Allocate HS&E responsibilities and duties for site personnel, check understanding and provide training as necessary.

Maintain and manage construction sites and subcontractors, ensuring all subcontractors follow group procedures and processes.

Oversee and ensure that HSE-related documents are kept up to date and undertake senior manager site inspections, ensuring that audits and reports are produced, liaising with the necessary parties.

Liaise with third parties to ensure compliance with HAUC, NRSWA and Chapter 8 and other required regulatory standards.

Ensure that inspection and test plan are produced.

Ensure that the QA File is produced and maintained.

Establish and promote best practice.

Build and maintain relationships with both the client and external customers.

Ensure that works are carried out in a manner which minimises community impact.

Qualifications & Experience:

Extensive experience of managing construction projects within a Tier 1/2 contractor environment in the UK/Ireland

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 various forms of contract (Public works Ireland Desirable)

Educated as a minimum to HNC/HND/Degree level (or equivalent)

Experience of Pre-Qualification and Tendering process for a number of multi-discipline projects

Delivery of large scale residential developments Desirable

Skills & Attributes

Excellent people management skills with the ability to influence and mentor.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with both customers and all levels of staff Problem solving skills and analytical thinking.

Benefits

As part of the Cunningham team, you will be offered the following employee benefits in addition to your market leading salary:

Work-Life & Wellbeing

• 31 days Annual Leave
• Early finish on Fridays
• Flexible Working Policy
• Life Assurance Policy
• Company Occupational Health
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing Events

Development & Support

• Ongoing Training & Development
• Team Development Days
• Support for Chartership Pathways
• Bespoke Career Pathways
• Professional Membership Support

Company Culture & Perks

• State-of-the-art office facilities
• On-site Car Parking
• Branded clothing
• Social Events