Senior Infrastructure Project Director

Turner & Townsend; Cork; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend, a global professional services firm, is seeking an experienced Project Director to join our Cork team. You will lead major infrastructure programmes across transport, utilities, energy, water and aviation, shaping client strategies and delivering outcomes that support communities and the environment.

You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, manage risk and governance, build senior client relationships, and drive sustainability and innovation while maintaining high standards of

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading major infrastructure projects or programmes.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors and client stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead high-value, complex or politically sensitive projects through multiple stages of the project lifecycle.
• Experience establishing project delivery strategies, governance structures and performance management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major projects and programmes across a range of infrastructure sectors.
• Establish and implement delivery strategies, governance frameworks and execution plans aligned to client and business objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary project teams, consultants and delivery partners.
• Act as the primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders, building trusted advisor relationships and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
• Oversee programme performance, risk, cost, schedule and quality management activities to ensure effective project controls and decision-making.
• Lead stakeholder engagement activities across client organisations, supply chain partners, regulatory bodies and external stakeholders.
• Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety and wellbeing across projects and programmes, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and governance requirements.
• Identify, manage and mitigate strategic project risks and challenges, providing leadership in complex and uncertain environments.
• Drive innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement across project delivery activities.
• Support business development, client account management and growth initiatives, contributing to the expansion of Turner & Townsend's Infrastructure business.
• Mentor, coach and develop colleagues, supporting capability growth and succession planning across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication & presentation

Change management

Commercial acumen

Health & safety leadership

Collaboration & teamwork

Innovation & growth mindset

Mentoring & development

Education

Degree in Project Management/Engineering/Construction Management

APM/PRINCE2/MSP/MoP/ChPP desirable

Professional membership desirable

Job description

Turner & Townsend, a global professional services firm, is seeking an experienced Project Director to join our Cork team. You will lead major infrastructure programmes across transport, utilities, energy, water and aviation, shaping client strategies and delivering outcomes that support communities and the environment.

You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, manage risk and governance, build senior client relationships, and drive sustainability and innovation while maintaining high standards of