Senior Project Manager

Are you an experienced leader in contract management with strong NEC expertise In this role you will manage complex contracts guide stakeholders and support delivery of nationally significant D&B infrastructure projects in Ireland including metro aviation rail water and highway schemes comprising tunnelling and other heavy civil works. Join our Project & Programme Management team and help us deliver excellent outcomes. 

Your new role
As NEC Project Manager you will be responsible for contract and commercial management across major infrastructure programmes. You will set contract strategies monitor contractor and consultant performance manage claims and disputes manage technical assurance and ensure consistent application of delivery standards. You will work as part of large multi-disciplinary teams and provide clear direction to a range of stakeholders at all levels.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead NEC contract management and administration across major complex infrastructure programmes
• Develop and implement contract management strategies and performance frameworks
• Monitor contractor/consultant performance and maintain KPIs
• Lead claims and dispute management and support disputeavoidance activities
• Manage contract interfaces across design construction and operations teams
• Provide contractual and commercial advice and produce performance reports
• Lead and mentor a small team (typically 25 people)
• Operate within a large complex and multi-disciplinary organisational structure including managing interfaces with a range of stakeholders

About you
Were looking for an assured leader with extensive contract and commercial experience strong NEC knowledge and practical experience in managing contractor performance claims and complex contract interfaces on major D&B infrastructure schemes. Typical background and skills include:

• Extensive contract and project experience with significant NEC exposure on large design & build infrastructure schemes
• Strong commercial and claims management capability negotiation and analytical skills
• Experience leading small teams and working with stakeholders at all levels
• Familiarity with contract management systems (e.g. CEMAR) desirable
• NEC3/4 ECC PM accreditation and a degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law Quantity Surveying Engineering Construction Project Management) preferred but equivalent experience will be considered
• Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) or working towards this; and/or Associate Member / Member (or equivalent) of a recognised professional body (e.g. APM IPM)

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your development
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues clients and projects
• The longterm thinking of a foundationowned company
• Flexible hybrid working model
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contributions
• Private medical cover and life assurance

Ready to join us 
Please submit your application and CV online. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply. 

Application deadline: 31.07.2026
Candidates may be interviewed on a rolling basis throughout the application period

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll 
Ramboll is a global architecture engineering and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company founded in Denmark we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So thats where we start and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings Transport Water Environment & Health Energy Management Consulting and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge we help shape the societies of tomorrow.  

Equality Diversity and Inclusion 
Equality diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where when and how much you work. At Ramboll we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at  with such requests. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time