Senior Contract Manager

Due to continued expansion, we are seeking an experienced Senior Contract Manager to join our team with immediate effect. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will take ownership of all contractual and commercial aspects of key projects on the “buy-side” - managing supplier and subcontractor contracts from procurement through to final account close-out.

You will be responsible for ensuring that all subcontracts are properly aligned back-to-back with main contract obligations, that contractual entitlements are protected, and that disputes and claims are managed proactively and resolved efficiently. The role involves close liaison with project teams, engineers, procurement, and other business units.

The role can be based at Vertiv’s office in Burnfoot, County Donegal, Ireland or Campsie, Northern Ireland

Key Responsibilities

Contract & Commercial Management

Full lifecycle contract management of supplier and subcontractor agreements - from inception, through costing, procurement, installation, commissioning and handover to client

Drafting, negotiating and executing subcontracts ensuring back-to-back alignment with main contract terms, risk allocation, and programme obligations

Monitoring and maintaining supplier commercial contracts within the overall project programme

Ensuring all contractual entitlements are identified, captured, formally notified, and resolved in a timely manner

Disputes, Claims & Variations

Leading the management of all supplier/subcontractor disputes, claims, and counterclaims

Handling contract variations including early identification of changes, proper documentation, and initiation of appropriate contractual mechanisms

Managing formal dispute resolution processes including negotiation, mediation, adjudication, and arbitration where required

Challenging subcontractor costs, build-ups, and entitlement positions to ensure contractual compliance and margin protection

Advisory & Governance

Providing day-to-day commercial and contractual guidance to project and technical teams, identifying problem areas with a constructive approach to resolution

Ensuring contractual notification obligations are met - protecting entitlement through timely and compliant notices

Monitoring and reporting of project expenditure and cost control across the supply chain

Preparing and maintaining Contract Key Terms / Contract Summary documentation for all assigned projects

Leadership

Management and development of commercial team members

Responsible for all financial and management reporting aspects of assigned projects

Essential Criteria

Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a contract management role with a strong focus on supplier/subcontractor management

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, or a related field

Strong legal contracting background with significant commercial focus, particularly in buy-side contract negotiation and administration

Demonstrable experience in managing contractual disputes, claims, and variations

Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate subcontract agreements

Desirable Criteria

Construction law qualification (e.g., Diploma or MSc in Construction Law)

Proven working knowledge of construction claims, adjudication, arbitration, or other formal dispute resolution mechanisms

Experience ensuring back-to-back subcontract alignment with main contract obligations

Career experience within large contracting or engineering organisations managing complex supply chains

Working knowledge of ERP systems

Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, CIOB, SCL)

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