Project Director

Project Director

Job Description

Are you an experienced Project Director with a proven record of delivering large D&B infrastructure programmes? You will lead projects from inception to completion - including metro, aviation, rail, water and highways schemes - apply best-practice delivery standards, and work with stakeholders across all levels to drive successful outcomes. Join our Project & Programme Management team and help close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As Project Director you will be accountable for the successful delivery of major, nationally significant D&B infrastructure projects in Ireland. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage commercial performance and client relationships, and ensure projects meet quality, safety and programme targets.

Your key responsibilities

• Deliver large, multi-disciplinary D&B infrastructure projects to time, cost and quality.
• Define project direction, governance and commercial controls; manage contracts and procurement.
• Oversee programme and financial performance, including forecasting and risk management.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Lead and mentor project teams; establish clear roles and responsibilities.
• Drive quality, health & safety and sustainability standards across projects.

About you

• Significant programme and project delivery experience in senior roles leading complex, major D&B infrastructure programmes.
• Demonstrable experience delivering projects from inception to completion, and documenting/applying delivery standards and processes.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead integrated design and delivery teams.
• Strong leadership and commercial management skills across project, contract, procurement and financial disciplines.
• Excellent planning, governance and delivery capability; able to set priorities and ensure accountability.
• Clear communicator with strong stakeholder and client management skills.
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to manage multiple technical teams and resolve risks and issues.
• Degree in a relevant discipline (engineering, construction, project management) or equivalent experience; postgraduate qualification advantageous.
• Chartered membership of a professional body (EI, ICE, APM, IPM, PMI or equivalent).

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 long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company.
• Flexible working.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contributions.
• Private medical cover and life assurance.