Export Cables Contracts Manager

Overview

The Export Cables Contracts Manager will join the Phase 2 Offshore Delivery Team, taking charge of all contractual administration and reporting for the project's Export Cables package. This position covers the full scope of design, supply, transportation, installation, and commissioning of offshore and onshore export cables. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record managing large-scale, complex offshore wind or interconnector projects with a strong focus on contract management.

You will work collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including procurement, legal, finance teams, and the Cables Package Manager, to ensure the effective execution of commercial agreements and contracts. This role is fundamental in driving project success while fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable work environment where diverse perspectives are valued.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace reflective of the broader community.

Please note: This is a 12 month consulting opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract life cycles for large-scale offshore wind projects, including contract change management and claims management.
• Develop and refine tender package contract strategies in collaboration with key business functions to align with organizational goals.
• Communicate supply chain developments and provide timely market intelligence, identifying risks to project schedules early.
• Support the preparation and evaluation of Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQ), tenders, evaluation criteria, and scopes of work for FEED and EPCI packages of export cables.
• Handle commercial and contractual matters in conjunction with procurement and legal teams, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
• Proactively negotiate contract claims and resolve disputes to maintain positive stakeholder relationships.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to promote collaboration.
• Maintain comprehensive contract documentation and lead assessments of contract variations per contractual provisions.
• Monitor contract compliance, oversee deliverables, and ensure adherence throughout contract duration.
• Analyze contract data to support forecasting, project planning, and reporting needs.
• Report contract status and variances on scope of work to stakeholders, including executive leadership.

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Law, or related fields.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in contracts management with significant involvement in export cable packages on large offshore wind, interconnector, or subsea HV cable projects.
• Extensive experience managing FEED and EPCI contracts for offshore and onshore export cables, including transportation and installation phases.
• Strong proficiency with FIDIC Yellow Book and/or Silver Book contracts or similar contractual frameworks.
• Solid financial analysis skills and experience in project budget reporting.
• Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management abilities.
• High attention to detail with the capability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-priority environment while meeting deadlines.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the utilities sector or public sector procurement, including experience with EU Utilities Directive tenders.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies such as RICS, CIOB, Engineers Ireland, or the Society of Construction Law.

CMC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages and backgrounds and assess candidates solely on merit, skills, and potential. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate in any way.

We welcome applications/enquiries from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities across all regions in which we operate.