Project Director

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an accomplished Project Director to lead delivery on a landmark 200MW Energy Centre project in West Dublin. This is a career-defining opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile, technically complex project with significant strategic importance. You will play a pivotal leadership role, driving performance across all phases of delivery while shaping best-in-class project execution within a growing organisation.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Lead a landmark energy infrastructure project of national significance
• Step into a true leadership role with influence across the full project lifecycle
• Join a forward-thinking engineering firm with strong growth trajectory
• Excellent scope for career progression and long-term development
• Competitive salary, bonus, full benefits, and travel/vehicle allowance

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across all mechanical aspects of the project lifecycle
• Oversee mechanical contracts, ensuring alignment with technical, commercial, and contractual requirements
• Lead design coordination and engineering integration across multidisciplinary teams
• Drive pre-construction planning and interface management with civil, electrical, process, and commissioning teams
• Shape and support procurement strategies, contract negotiations, and change control
• Champion EHS, quality, and environmental compliance across all project activities
• Monitor and optimise programme delivery, cost control, and risk management
• Act as a senior point of contact for client stakeholders and executive leadership

About You

Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
Extensive experience in a senior leadership role (Project Director / Contracts Manager level) on large-scale projects
Strong track record in mechanical or electrical delivery on complex industrial or energy projects
Proven expertise in design coordination and multidisciplinary integration
Solid understanding of steam systems and large-scale industrial plant would be a plus.

Key Skills

• Strong commercial and contractual acumen
• Exceptional leadership and coordination capability
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder environments
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, solutions-driven approach
• Clear and confident communicator across all levels

For a confidential discussion, please contact maeve.curran@allsite.ie.