Contract Manager

Location: Waterford/ Hybrid

Greenvolt Next is part of the Greenvolt Group, an international renewable energy company focused on accelerating the transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy.

As our projects and activities continue to grow, we're looking for a Contracts Manager to join our team in Ireland and support the delivery of utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced construction or project delivery professional looking to take the next step in their career, broaden their contractual and commercial responsibilities, and take ownership of project risks, commercial performance and contractual delivery while working closely with project teams, clients and subcontractors to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.

What you’ll be doing

• Contract Management: Administer and negotiate construction, EPC, FIDIC and NEC4 contracts, including variations, claims, extensions of time and contractual notices.
• Commercial Performance: Oversee project budgets, forecasts, cash flow, costs and profitability, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Project Delivery: Provide leadership and support to Project Managers and site teams throughout mobilisation, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Risk Management: Identify contractual exposures, protect commercial entitlements and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Client & Stakeholder Relationships: Lead contractual discussions, negotiations and progress meetings with clients, subcontractors and project partners.
• Renewable Energy Project Coordination: Manage interfaces across civil, electrical, commissioning and grid connection activities.
• Governance & Continuous Improvement: Strengthen project controls, reporting and contract management processes while supporting the development of project teams.

Skills and Knowledge

• A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or a related discipline.
• 10+ years' experience delivering major construction, infrastructure, power generation, renewable energy or comparable capital projects.
• Strong experience administering construction contracts, particularly FIDIC, EPC and NEC4.
• Proven commercial and financial acumen, including cost control, claims, variations and negotiations.
• Experience managing multiple projects, multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders.

Why join Greenvolt Next?

• Flexible Working: Hybrid working, flexible start and finish times.
• Pension Plan: Company pension scheme to support your future financial security.
• Health & Wellbeing: Subsidised private health insurance and income protection.
• Financial Security: Life insurance and Death in Service benefits.
• Career Development: Training opportunities, professional membership fee support, and access to learning and development resources.
• Work-Life Balance: Additional flexible leave options and an extra day off for your birthday.
• Everyday Perks: Bike to Work Scheme, discounted gym membership, and local business discounts.
• International Environment: Collaborate with an international team and contribute to the growth of the renewable energy sector.

Greenvolt Next is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

Please note: We do not require assistance from recruitment agencies and will not be accepting unsolicited agency submissions for this vacancy.