Operations Director | Main Contractor | Leinster

Recruit Island; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor in Ireland seeks an Operations Director in Dublin to manage large complex projects. This senior role involves strategic oversight, client relationship development, and operational management to ensure successful project execution and stakeholder satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in main or specialist contracting.
• Proven track record in project completion.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage delivery of multiple projects in Ireland.
• Develop strategic relationships within the construction market.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards and are completed on time.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Engineering or Construction

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Operations Director | Main Contractor | Leinster

• Market-leading main contractor in Ireland
• Established client portfolio across Ireland with significant repeat business
• Working on prestigious projects across multiple sectors
• Competitive package with opportunities for career progression

Oradeo has been retained by our client, a leading main contractor collaborating with some of the most prestigious clients, architects, consultant engineers, and contractors in Ireland and the UK. This high-profile role involves being part of the executive management team, leading and managing operations across Ireland on large, complex projects.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the successful delivery of multiple projects in Ireland, ensuring operational performance.
• Participate in the Executive Management Team, advising on market trends and contributing to overall group management.
• Develop strategic relationships within the construction market to secure future business and manage existing accounts with tier 1 and 2 partners.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, maximizing value for clients.
• Operate autonomously and collaboratively with senior management, making key project decisions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee risk management to identify, understand, and mitigate project delivery risks.
• Manage operational and commercial aspects of projects from tender to completion, maintaining stakeholder relationships.
• Coordinate value engineering with design teams to maximize stakeholder value.
• Control contractual documentation and maintain project programmes and records.
• Participate actively in site meetings, resolving commercial issues promptly.
• Lead and mentor project staff across design, programme, production, and regulatory areas.
• Continuously seek operational improvements, streamline processes, and collaborate to add value.
• Develop and nurture client relationships aligned with the company's business development strategy.

Necessary Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering or Construction (Master’s degree preferred).
• Senior-level experience, ideally with a main or specialist contractor.
• Strong technical, analytical, and commercial skills, with problem-solving capabilities.
• Knowledge of current construction techniques, buildability, and value engineering.
• Proven track record in successfully completing projects.
• Excellent relationship-building and networking skills.
• Strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and financial acumen.
• Experience in team leadership and management.
• Professional network and relationship-building skills.
• Confident presenter with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Multitasking ability with high-quality output.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, energetic, ambitious, and organized.

For more information about this Operations Director role or other senior management opportunities, contact Declan Duggan at Oradeo Recruitment on [phone] / [phone] or apply in confidence.

About Oradeo – Oradeo Recruitment specializes in the construction and engineering sectors, providing recruitment and managed labour services across Ireland, the UK, and Europe.