Contract Specialist REF: 2630.

The Role….Contract Specialist – REF: 2630 The Contract Specialist will be engaged from the early stages of the tender process through to project delivery, ensuring commercial risks are identified, understood, and effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will report to the PMO Lead.

The Contract Specialist will be responsible for the following

Participate in the early stages of the tender process, supporting bid teams in reviewing contract terms and conditions Identify and assess commercial risks, liabilities, and key clauses prior to submission Provide clear guidance on risk position, contract deviations, and commercial implications Support Project Managers with ongoing contract interpretation and commercial decision-making Act as a trusted advisor during client meetings and commercial discussions where required Ensure contract obligations are clearly understood and applied throughout delivery Monitor compliance with contractual terms and highlight risks early Support and guide Project Managers in variation and commercial change control processes Ensure robust commercial records are maintained to support entitlement Work with Finance and Legal partners where required on complex contractual matters Promote strong contract awareness across the project management community The location for this role is our Portlaoise office.