Project Director (M&E)

Adept:us; Cork; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Adept:us is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead a €30m+ M&E project in Cork. You will take overall delivery responsibility, guiding preconstruction through to handover in a high-spec, life sciences/tech environment.

The role requires 10+ years in senior project management, with a strong M&E contractor background and proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams on major subcontractor-led programs. Site-based, long-range delivery focus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in senior project or contracts management
• Experience at Project Director, Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager level
• Strong background with M&E / Engineering contractor
• Experience in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Semiconductor or Data Centre projects
• Mechanical engineering background with knowledge of M&E/HVAC/Process
• Experience leading multidisciplinary M&E project teams
• Experience managing major subcontractors and supply chains
• Strong programme, planning and risk management capability

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the project, responsible for programme, commercial performance, delivery teams and client relationships
• Lead Mechanical and Electrical project delivery teams
• Manage project programme, budget, resources and commercial performance
• Transition from preconstruction into site delivery
• Coordinate with design, engineering and construction teams
• Monitor programme, cost, quality and health & safety performance
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Report progress to Senior Management and Directors
• Drive the project through construction, commissioning and handover

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Programme planning

Project reporting

Education

Bachelor/Master in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of a major €30m+ M&E project in Cork for an established engineering contractor.

This is a senior, site-based leadership position with overall responsibility for a significant mechanical and electrical package within a technically complex, high-specification environment.

Preconstruction is already underway, with site delivery commencing in Q1 2027. The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the project through construction, commissioning and final handover.

The Role

You will provide overall leadership for the project, taking responsibility for programme, commercial performance, delivery teams and client relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overall leadership and delivery of a €30m+ M&E project
• Leading Mechanical and Electrical project delivery teams
• Managing project programme, budget, resources and commercial performance
• Leading the transition from preconstruction into site delivery
• Coordinating with design, engineering and construction teams
• Monitoring programme, cost, quality and health & safety performance
• Identifying project risks and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies
• Working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and commercial teams
• Ensuring accurate progress, cost and commercial reporting
• Driving the project through construction, commissioning and final handover
• Providing regular project updates to Senior Management and Directors

We are looking for an experienced M&E construction professional with:

• 10+ years' experience in senior project or contracts management
• Experience at Project Director, Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager level
• Strong background working for an M&E / Engineering contractor
• Experience within Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Semiconductor or Data Centre projects
• A mechanical engineering background with strong knowledge of Mechanical, HVAC and Process systems
• Experience leading multidisciplinary M&E project teams
• Experience managing major subcontractors and supply chains
• Strong programme, planning and risk management capability
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

This is an excellent opportunity to take overall delivery responsibility for a major M&E project, joining an established contractor with a strong pipeline of technically complex projects across Ireland and Europe.