Project Manager - Infrastructure

Turner & Townsend; Ireland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Attractive range of benefits

Pension

Annual leave

Career development opportunities

Diverse collaborative environment

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is looking for a Project Manager to lead high-value infrastructure projects in Ireland. The role requires a minimum of 10 years' experience in construction or infrastructure delivery, particularly within live operational environments.

You will be responsible for governance, program delivery leadership, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects meet their objectives. A competitive salary, pension, and opportunities for career development in a dynamic team await you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in construction/infrastructure delivery.
• Proven track record in leading large scale capital programmes.
• Experience with international projects and contract forms (NEC, FIDIC).
• Demonstrated ability to embed innovation and sustainability in project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and governance for high‑value infrastructure projects.
• Establish and maintain robust governance structures.
• Oversee delivery of multiple concurrent projects.
• Build and mentor a high‑performing project management team.
• Negotiate with suppliers and contractors to optimise commercial outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Integrated Project Delivery

Corporate Governance

Financial Analysis & Cost Control

Phasing and Scheduling

Performance Management

Executive Communication

Leadership Excellence

Education

Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline

Professional membership: MCIOB, MIEI, MAPM, MRICS (or equivalent)

Certifications: PRINCE2 (or equivalent), SMSTS, CSCS (UK), Safe Pass (Ireland)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

ACC

Unifier

CEMAR

Job description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client‑focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity, and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

The Project Manager (PM) will act as the Contracting Entity’s senior representative, providing strategic leadership and governance for the delivery of complex, high‑value infrastructure projects within a live aviation environment. The PM will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to specification, while maintaining compliance with governance frameworks and stakeholder requirements. The PM will champion best practice in integrated project delivery, operational readiness (ORAT), and stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and operational continuity.

Governance & Compliance

• Establish and maintain robust governance structures for project delivery, ensuring adherence to corporate policies, regulatory requirements and standards.
• Present at governance boards and change control meetings, ensuring transparent decision‑making and compliance with contractual obligations to align requirements and outcomes with delivery programme.
• Implement performance management frameworks, reporting on KPIs, financials, and risk mitigation strategies to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with NEC and other relevant bespoke contract forms, managing compensation events and change control processes.

Programme Delivery Leadership

• Oversee delivery of multiple concurrent projects within the capital programme, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Lead the development and implementation of Project Execution Plans, embedding innovative and sustainable approaches (e.g., reducing embodied carbon).
• Drive operational readiness and handover processes (ORAT), ensuring smooth transition into live operations.
• Apply phased construction methodologies to minimise disruption in live operational environments and mitigate risk.
• Support and develop programming to provide clarity and aid delivery in terms of stakeholder buy‑in, contractor delivery and upstream reporting including PMO.
• Foster a culture of collaboration throughout the team.
• Lead by example to raise the standards of Health and Safety, Sustainability and Quality across the commission.

Stakeholder Management

• Develop and execute a stakeholder engagement plan, managing relationships with the client and regulatory bodies.
• Facilitate collaboration with integrated delivery teams, design consultants, and contractors to ensure seamless coordination across interfaces.
• Represent at executive‑level meetings, providing clear communication on project progress, risks and strategic decisions.

Team Leadership

• Build and mentor a high‑performing team of Senior Project Managers and Project Managers, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Provide technical, contractual and performance guidance, ensuring consistent application of best practice methodologies.
• Develop resourcing strategies to meet programme demands and optimise delivery efficiency.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Act as or work in collaboration with the designated Project Manager under NEC contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual duties and obligations.
• Negotiate with suppliers and contractors to optimise commercial outcomes and mitigate financial risk.
• Manage procurement aligned with e‑tender thresholds and controls, ensuring cost certainty and contract fixity.

Scope & Contract Management

• Draft and review scope of works and specifications via document control platforms.
• Manage contract administration and commercial aspects under NEC and its various options.
• Oversee contract management processes, ensuring compliance with governance and change control.
• Lead commercial and programme management activities to maintain cost certainty and schedule integrity.
• Ensure accurate documentation and approvals through established document control systems.

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 10 years in construction/infrastructure delivery, with significant experience in large scale projects and complex live operational environments.
• Proven track record in leading large‑scale capital programmes (up to €50‑100M+), including stakeholder engagement at executive level.
• Expertise in governance, integrated project delivery, and phased construction within high‑pressure settings.
• Experience with international projects and contract forms in particular NEC, as well as FIDIC and other bespoke variants.
• Demonstrated ability to embed innovation and sustainability in project delivery (e.g., embodied carbon reduction strategies).

Technical Competencies

• Stakeholder Engagement
• Integrated Project Delivery
• Corporate Governance
• ORAT & Handover
• Financial Analysis & Cost Control
• Phasing and Scheduling
• Performance Management
• Executive Communication
• Leadership Excellence

Systems & Tools

• Project Management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project)
• Microsoft suite
• Project Controls Systems (ACC, Unifier, CEMAR)
• SMSTS competent, CSCS / Safe Pass compliant

Qualifications

• Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional membership: MCIOB, MIEI, MAPM, MRICS (or equivalent).
• Certifications: PRINCE2 (or equivalent), SMSTS, CSCS (UK), Safe Pass (Ireland).

What we offer

• Full‑time, permanent
• Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
• Pension
• Annual leave + 2 Company days & 1 volunteering day
• Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects
• Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally
• Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please note: it is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.