Project Lead

PE Global; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

High profile project

Job summary

PE Global Recruitment is seeking a Senior Project Lead to deliver a major data centre development in Dublin. The role requires strong leadership of multidisciplinary teams, excellent schedule and cost control, and close client engagement throughout delivery.

The successful candidate will oversee construction activities, procurement, planning and risk management to ensure on-time handover and project success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction or engineering project delivery, with senior leadership exposure.
• Strong track record delivering multidisciplinary projects (CSA, Mechanical, Electrical).
• Excellent understanding of programmes, controls, procurement and commercial management.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility from construction through commissioning, handover and close-out.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams with clear accountability across packages.
• Develop and maintain project execution strategies to deliver safely, on programme and within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Commercial awareness

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

PE Global Recruitment is currently recruiting an experienced Project Lead on behalf of a leading international engineering and construction contractor specialising in the delivery of large-scale, mission-critical data centre projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Project Lead or senior construction professional to take responsibility for the successful delivery of a major data centre development in Dublin 15.

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for project delivery, overseeing construction activities, commercial performance, programme management, subcontractor coordination and client engagement.

This is a senior leadership position requiring a strong technical background, excellent commercial awareness and a proven ability to manage multidisciplinary construction teams on complex, fast-paced projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the project from construction through to commissioning, handover and close-out.
• Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring clear accountability across all construction packages.
• Develop and maintain project execution strategies, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
• Oversee day-to-day project operations, coordinating construction managers, engineers, subcontractors and specialist contractors.
• Identify potential project risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Ensure all construction activities comply with project specifications, quality requirements and health and safety standards.
• Take ownership of the overall construction programme, ensuring key milestones and project deliverables are achieved.
• Work closely with planning and project controls teams to monitor progress, identify delays and implement recovery strategies where required.
• Coordinate critical construction activities across CSA, Mechanical and Electrical disciplines.
• Manage subcontractor performance, ensuring adequate resources are available to meet programme requirements.
• Oversee procurement schedules and the delivery of long-lead equipment and materials.
• Ensure effective coordination between construction, engineering, commissioning and client teams.

Commercial & Cost Management

• Maintain overall responsibility for project budgets, cost control and commercial performance.
• Review construction proposals, subcontractor pricing, scopes of work and commercial submissions.
• Monitor project expenditure, forecasts and financial performance against agreed budgets.
• Work closely with commercial and quantity surveying teams to manage variations, claims and contractual obligations.
• Review and validate subcontractor cost estimates, payment applications and retention payments.
• Support value engineering initiatives and design changes, ensuring commercial and programme implications are fully assessed.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key point of contact for the client, maintaining strong working relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Chair and attend project progress meetings, coordination meetings and commercial reviews.
• Provide regular updates on programme performance, project risks, costs and key milestones.
• Coordinate with design consultants, engineering teams, specialist contractors and external stakeholders.
• Ensure client expectations are managed effectively and any issues are addressed promptly.

Quality, Safety & Project Handover

• Promote a strong health and safety culture across the project, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and site procedures.
• Work closely with quality and commissioning teams to ensure construction activities meet the required technical standards.
• Oversee project inspections, testing requirements and quality assurance processes.
• Manage the project handover process, ensuring all documentation, certifications, warranties and close-out deliverables are completed.
• Support the successful transition from construction through commissioning to final client acceptance.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in construction or engineering project delivery, including significant experience in a senior project leadership role.
• Strong background in managing complex construction projects involving CSA, Mechanical and Electrical packages.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary project teams and multiple subcontractors.
• Excellent understanding of construction programmes, project controls, procurement and commercial management.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets, cost forecasts and contractual obligations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a demanding construction environment while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and delivery.
• Relevant qualification in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant construction planning and project management systems.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent position with a well-established international engineering and construction contractor.
• Opportunity to lead the delivery of a major, high-profile data centre project in Dublin.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, depending on experience.
• Exposure to technically challenging, large-scale mission-critical construction projects.
• Strong project pipeline and long-term career opportunities.
• Supportive working environment with experienced construction, engineering and commercial teams.
• Opportunity to progress into more senior project delivery and operational leadership positions.