Assistant Contracts Manager

Overview

 

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.

Sisk is seeking an ambitious Assistant Contracts Manager to support the delivery of a major project in Southside Dublin. This opportunity is suited to an experienced Project Manager, Senior Site Manager or emerging operational leader who is ready to broaden their responsibility and take the next step towards Contracts Manager level. 

Working alongside an experienced Contracts Manager and regional leadership team, you will help coordinate operations, engineering, design, planning, commercial and HSEQS functions from preconstruction and mobilisation through delivery, handover and aftercare. You will be given meaningful ownership, exposure to senior decision-making and the support to develop your leadership capability across complex project delivery. 

You will join a family-owned international contractor with more than 160 years of delivery experience, a strong commitment to safety and quality, and long-term career opportunities across Ireland, the UK and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Support the Contracts Manager in delivering from preconstruction and mobilisation through completion and aftercare. 
• Take ownership of agreed project workstreams, ensuring programme, resources, logistics, procurement, design coordination and delivery priorities remain aligned. 
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across site management, engineering, design, planning, commercial and HSEQS. 
• Help create a high-performing project environment where expectations are clear, information is shared and teams work collaboratively. 
• Build effective relationships with the client, consultants, statutory bodies, delivery partners and key supply-chain organisations. 
• Contribute to project and production reviews, monitor progress against the programme and support timely action where priorities or risks change. 
• Champion safe delivery, quality, sustainability and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle. 
• Work closely with commercial colleagues on procurement, forecasting, change, risk and opportunity, and the effective administration of project requirements. 
• Support the management of project information, BIM requirements, temporary works, commissioning, handover, defects close-out and aftercare. 
• Develop your own leadership capability while coaching and supporting project team members within your area of responsibility. 

Experience

• A strong track record in the delivery of large or complex construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects for a main contractor. 
• Experience operating as a Project Manager, Senior Site Manager, Construction Manager or equivalent, with responsibility for teams, work packages or significant areas of project delivery. 
• A clear ambition to progress into Contracts Manager level, supported by evidence of growing leadership responsibility and sound project judgement. 
• Strong programme and delivery awareness, with the ability to understand priorities, coordinate interfaces and anticipate upcoming requirements. 
• Commercial and contractual awareness, with exposure to the contract form relevant to the project, such as NEC, JCT, FIDIC or Irish Public Works Contracts. 
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work effectively with project teams, clients and senior stakeholders. 
• A collaborative approach across operations, commercial, design, planning, engineering and HSEQS functions. 
• The ability to take ownership, challenge constructively and translate project priorities into practical delivery actions. 

Qualifications

• A degree, trade qualification or equivalent professional route in construction, engineering or a related discipline. 
• Chartered status, progress towards chartership or membership of a relevant professional body is advantageous but not essential where delivery experience is strong. 
• An appropriate health and safety management qualification for the jurisdiction, such as IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS or equivalent. 
• Project-specific training, including Temporary Works, lifting, excavation, PSCS/CDM or live-energy requirements, may be required depending on the appointment. Where appropriate, this can be completed as part of mobilisation. 

Additional Information

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave 
• Pension and benefits
• Unlimited learning and development opportunities
• Much more

 

Our People and Recruitment Commitment

At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team.

 

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply.

 

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic.

 

Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process

We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you

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