Location:
Dublin, Leinster, IrelandJob ID:
R0129861Date Posted:
2026-06-15Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY IRELAND LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):
Legal, Compliance & AuditJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The opportunity
As Contract Manager you will be supporting our Grid Integration (PGGI)Business. You will be able to make an impact with your analytical, hands-on and autonomous approach, and contribute to the successful performance of our Contract Management team that works across Europe.
You are a reliable partner when it comes to the preparation of contracts /subcontracts, contract administration and project execution. You will ensure contract and risk management activities are executed in a timely and accurate manner, protecting Hitachi Energy's interests throughout the project lifecycle.
Do you enjoy working in teams to enhance their performance through your competence? Are you looking for a position, where you can work and interface with various business and project disciplines and work as a part of a Contract Management team? If so, we look forward to receiving your application.
Please note we are unable to provide visa support on this position.
How you'll make an impact
Develop contract strategies based on Hitachi Energy's policies, customer requirements, and the overall execution strategy considering risk, pricing, scope, and schedule.
Provide guidance and leadership on contract related matters to cross functional business team members.
Identify the contract baseline (including terms and conditions, specifications, drawings, estimate, proposal, schedule and other documents incorporated in the contract) and highlights areas of opportunities and potential risk.
Ensure timely and accurate execution of commercial aspects on a portfolio of contracts / subcontracts (i.e. payments, claims, variation orders, warranties, provisions, guarantees, etc.).
Verify that all parties to the contract have fulfilled their contractual obligations and there are no responsibilities outstanding.
Together with Hitachi Energy's Legal Representatives, develop the negotiation strategy and support negotiations.
Support the Legal team in handling formal dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration proceedings.
Align with Hitachi Energy Legal to draft, negotiate and finalize agreements during the Sales and Project Execution phases
Your background
Proven experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Project Management, ideally within the power sector, particularly in High Voltage, along with an open and enthusiastic 'hands-on' approach.
In depth knowledge of construction law, contract administration and cost management are essential.
Strong educational history in Quantity Surveying / Contract Management
Professional accreditation such as MRICS or similar is desirable
Quantity Surveying and / or Law Degree is essential
Strong Organizational, leadership and communication skills
Experience working within high-profile, regulated environments
Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and strong communication skills are necessary to collaborate effectively with stakeholders
Skills Required
- Proven experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Project Management
- Experience within the power sector, particularly High Voltage
- In-depth knowledge of construction law, contract administration and cost management
- Strong educational history in Quantity Surveying or Contract Management
- Quantity Surveying and/or Law Degree
- Professional accreditation such as MRICS or similar
- Strong organizational, leadership and communication skills
- Experience working within high-profile, regulated environments
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
What We Do
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.
