Project Director

About the Opportunity

Our client is one of Ireland's leading main contractors, with a long-established reputation for delivering large-scale, technically complex projects across a broad range of sectors. They are widely recognised as a market leader, consistently delivering landmark developments for some of the most prominent public and private sector clients in the country.

The business has built its reputation on quality, reliability and the ability to deliver to the highest standards across every project, regardless of scale or complexity. Long-term client relationships, repeat business and a strong forward order book are a clear reflection of the consistency and trust they have established within the market.

With sustained growth across multiple sectors, the business continues to expand its delivery teams to support an increasingly diverse and high-value project pipeline. This presents an exceptional opportunity to join at a period of significant momentum and take on a senior role with real influence over how major projects are delivered.

The culture is people-focused, collaborative and performance-driven. There is a clear emphasis on professional development, internal progression and recognising the contribution of senior leaders in shaping the future direction of the business. Project Directors are empowered to lead with autonomy while being supported by an experienced executive team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of major projects valued up to €100M
• Hold overall accountability for programme, commercial, quality and safety performance
• Lead, mentor and develop multidisciplinary project teams
• Manage senior client and stakeholder relationships
• Oversee design coordination, subcontractor management, and supply chain performance
• Drive cost control, risk management, and value engineering initiatives
• Champion health, safety, environmental, and quality management
• Contribute to wider business strategy and project planning

About You

Proven experience as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager with a Tier 1 main contractor in Ireland

Strong track record delivering large-scale projects in excess of €50M

Degree-level qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery lifecycle

Demonstrable experience leading multidisciplinary teams across complex developments

Ambitious, driven, and looking to step into a senior delivery role

Eligibility

This role requires experience as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager with a Tier 1 main contractor in Ireland, delivering large-scale projects exceeding €50M. Degree-level qualification in relevant field and strong leadership capabilities are essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary in the region of €130K – €150K
• Strong package, benefits, and performance-related rewards
• Exposure to landmark projects across various sectors
• Potential pathway to wider senior leadership roles

About Company

The business is a market-leading main contractor in Ireland, known for delivering technically complex projects across multiple sectors. The company's culture emphasizes collaboration, professional development, and high performance, offering employees the opportunity to work on diverse and high-value projects.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit an updated CV via the Apply Now button, or contact Mick Donaghy directly on email mick@gedonexecutive.com or +447342919240 for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.