UKI Business Consulting - Capital Projects (TD) - Infrastructure Contract Manager

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Job Title: UKI Business Consulting - Capital Projects (TD) - Infrastructure Contract Manager

• Location: Ireland
• Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes
• Business Area: UKI Business Consulting
• Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent

The team and the opportunity

To continue the successful growth of our Capital Projects Delivery team within EYs Consulting practice we are looking for experienced motivated Contract Managers who have previously worked in construction projects to join our this role you will play a pivotal part in overseeing contract management activities for construction and infrastructure projects ensuring adherence to contractual obligations managing risks and maximising project success.

Our Capital Programme Delivery (CPD) team sits within the Transformation Delivery (TD) competency of EYs Irish Consulting practice. Our CPD team is committed to delivering exceptional client services across a range of sectors including energy utilities transport housing and healthcare.

Our ambition is to become the Trusted Advisor for our clients in the procurement construction and operational phases of capital programmes by leveraging:

• our people and their extensive industry experience
• existing partnerships and relationships
• our global EY experience across the Capital Programme Delivery (CPD) project lifecycle

Your key responsibilities

To continue to grow EYs successful Capital Projects Delivery business we are currently hiring Contract Managers at all levels with a combination of engineering/technical/construction and law/contracts background.

• Work directly with EYs infrastructure clients to help create innovative insights and solutions to meet their needs.
• Collaborate with project teams to develop contract management plans aligned with project objectives timelines and budget constraints.
• Lead the contract formation process including drafting reviewing and negotiating contracts with our clients subcontractors and vendors.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with contract terms conditions and specifications identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Manage contract changes variations and claims assessing their impact on project scope schedule and cost and obtaining necessary approvals.
• Identify assess and mitigate contractual risks working closely with project stakeholders to proactively address issues and minimise disruptions.
• Track contract performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) milestones and deliverables and provide regular updates to project teams and management.
• Facilitate resolution of contract disputes and claims through negotiation mediation or other dispute resolution mechanisms ensuring timely and fair outcomes.
• Cultivate strong relationships with subcontractors vendors and other external partners fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Monitor contract budgets expenditures and invoicing and reconcile financial discrepancies to ensure accuracy and compliance with project financial goals.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract documentation records and reports and prepare regular status reports and presentations for project stakeholders.

Internal Responsibilities

• Assisting in client account management activities such as recruitment for the project team managing financial aspects of client engagements and quality and risk management.
• Building valued relationships with clients and colleagues to assist in generating new business across EY.
• Providing a supporting role in presentations and proposals for elements of medium to high complex projects to prospective and existing clients.
• Communicating effectively with EY senior management and working to build manage and motivate high-performing teams.
• Understanding all our service offerings and actively identifying opportunities to better serve clients.
• Building strong internal relationships within Consulting and across other service lines.
• Supporting team development activities including:
• Coaching and mentoring activities.
• Conducting performance reviews and contributing to performance feedback.
• Contributing to people initiatives including recruiting retaining and training activities.
• Maintaining an educational programme to continually develop technical skills.
• Understanding following and communicating workplace policies and procedures

Skills and attributes for success:

• 3rd level educational qualification in Engineering Construction Quantity Surveying Law or a related field.
• Suitable experience in construction contract management and/or administration.
• Experience in consulting or similar client facing role.
• Multidisciplinary experience including project management contract management and procurement.
• Thorough understanding of contract management principles and practices including contract administration risk management change management and dispute resolution.
• Excellent communication negotiation and problem-solving skills with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Ideally you will also have:

• FiDIC (International Federation of Consulting Engineers)
• LOGIC (Leading oil and gas industry competitiveness)
• NEC4 (New Engineering Contract)

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs covering holidays health and well-being insurance savings and a wide range of discounts offers and promotions. Plus we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way thats right for you

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Pension

• Maternity & Paternity leave

• Discounted health insurance

• Bike to work Scheme

• Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family

• Recognition Awards

• The purchase of additional annual leave

• Cash incentives for referrals

• Hybrid Working

• Work Mobile

• Free Gym membership

• TECH MBA paid by EY

• Travel Pass

• Wellness rooms Available in some offices

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly and at times be based at client sites our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression

• When you join EY you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here youll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey so that its as unique as you are - success is defined by you we will provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way.
• Transformative leadership we will give you the insights coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Inclusion & Diversity

Wehold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion diversity and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation building strong relationships and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. Youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process. To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence Apply today.

IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.