Infrastructure Project Manager

Company Overview Our client is a leading global engineering, design and consultancy business with a well-established presence across the UK and Ireland. They deliver multidisciplinary services across transport, energy, water and wider infrastructure, supporting public and private sector clients on some of the most important projects in each market. The business is recognised for technical excellence and innovation, with sustainability embedded in how it designs and delivers infrastructure. Its scale and international expertise allow it to bring global best practice to local projects, while its strong Irish presence ensures deep understanding of the national market and its stakeholders. With sustained public investment in Ireland’s transport, water and energy networks, the business continues to grow its role on major national programmes. They are now appointing a Project Director to lead significant design & build infrastructure work and help shape the delivery of projects with lasting public impact. Working Environment & Projects This is a senior leadership role within a collaborative, people-focused organisation that values technical expertise and accountable leadership. You will be supported by experienced colleagues and specialist teams across the wider business, both in Ireland and internationally. Projects are large-scale, complex and highly visible, spanning sectors such as metro, aviation, rail, water and highways. These are multidisciplinary programmes involving design, engineering, commercial and construction teams, often with demanding stakeholder environments and significant public interest. You will lead projects from inception through to completion, with full accountability for delivery across design, commercial, contractual and procurement matters. Working closely with clients, contractors, regulators and public stakeholders, you will play a central role in delivering infrastructure of national importance. The business’s global footprint offers opportunities to collaborate with international experts, share knowledge across regions and build a career with genuine reach beyond a single market. Responsibilities - Lead the delivery of major design & build infrastructure programmes from inception to completion - Take overall accountability for programme, cost, quality, safety and client satisfaction - Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams across design, engineering, commercial and construction functions - Oversee commercial and contract management, including procurement strategy, change and risk - Manage relationships with clients, contractors, regulators and public stakeholders at senior level - Ensure sustainability and innovation are embedded in design and delivery approaches - Report on project performance to clients and internal leadership - Support business development and the growth of the infrastructure portfolio in Ireland What You Need - Proven record of leading major design & build infrastructure programmes from inception to completion - Experience across metro, aviation, rail, water or highways schemes - Strong leadership across commercial, contract, procurement and stakeholder management - Track record of leading large multidisciplinary teams on complex, high-profile projects - Understanding of Irish public sector procurement and contract forms, such as PWC and NEC, beneficial - Excellent communication and influencing skills at senior client and stakeholder level - Chartered membership of a relevant professional body, such as EI, ICE, APM, IPM, PMI or equivalent What You’ll Get in Return This position offers a salary of up to €150,000, reflecting the seniority and scope of the role. More importantly, it provides a long-term platform within a globally recognised consultancy, with accountability for nationally significant infrastructure, leadership of multidisciplinary teams and strong career progression, including opportunities with international reach. How to Apply To apply, please submit an updated CV via the Apply Now button. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact us directly: jobs@gedonexecutive.com