Declan Hasson
Contracts Manager
A well-established and highly regarded Irish main contractor with a strong pipeline of large-scale construction projects is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join their growing team. This role is specifically focused on landmark conservation and heritage restoration projects of €20m+ in Dublin City Centre, with works commencing in 2026. Known for delivering complex, high-value builds across conservation, commercial, and mixed-use sectors, this organisation offers excellent long-term career progression, a collaborative working culture, and the opportunity to lead technically demanding projects from pre-construction through to handover.
Duties:
- Full project lifecycle management across complex conservation and city centre schemes from pre-construction through to handover
- Lead and manage site teams including Project Managers, Site Agents, and specialist heritage trades
- Commercial ownership — budgets, costs, and value engineering within conservation constraints
- Primary liaison with client, design team, conservation architects, and statutory bodies throughout
- Subcontractor procurement and performance management, with focus on specialist heritage contractors
- Programme monitoring with proactive risk identification, cognisant of protected structure sensitivities
- Ensure full H&S and environmental compliance across live city centre sites
Requirements:
- 10+ years’ construction experience, with 3–5 years at Contracts Manager level
- Proven track record delivering conservation, protected structure, or landmark city centre projects (€20m+)
- Familiarity with conservation methodologies — lime mortars, stone repair, historic fabric retention, and specialist M&E integration
- Strong commercial acumen with budget and subcontractor management experience
- Sound knowledge of construction contracts (RIAI, FIDIC, or NEC)
- Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline; built heritage qualification advantageous
Package:
- €125k–€135k
- Company Vehicle (EV options)
- Bonus
- Strong benefits package
- Excellent career progression
If you are a Contracts Manager with a background in conservation or landmark city centre projects and are considering a career move, please feel free to send your CV or contact Declan Hasson for a confidential discussion. GPC will not send any applicant’s CV to a client without a full discussion and prior consent. GPC is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy based in Dublin with more than 27 years’ experience recruiting construction professionals across Ireland and internationally.
