Senior Public Infrastructure Project Lead (Hybrid)

PE Global; Dublin; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Learning & professional development

Membership fee reimbursement

Job summary

PE Global Recruitment is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a leading Irish public sector entity overseeing major capital infrastructure across Ireland. The role covers the full lifecycle from planning to operation, combining hands-on delivery with team leadership, stakeholder engagement and commercial oversight.

The successful candidate will provide strategic project management support across capital investment programmes and ensure compliance with governance and procurement requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Construction, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, PM, Architecture or related field.
• Chartered membership in a relevant body is advantageous.
• A recognised PM qualification is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and delivery of major infra projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a PM team delivering major infrastructure projects for public sector clients.
• Manage projects through design, planning, procurement, construction and operations.
• Build relationships with Government Departments, public bodies and stakeholders.
• Chair project meetings and represent the organisation at senior-level meetings.
• Oversee programmes, budgets, risk, change control, health & safety and quality.
• Manage design development and planning for major capital projects.
• Support climate action and sustainability strategies in infrastructure programmes.
• Prepare reports, board papers and presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Procure and manage external consultants and advisors.
• Provide strategic PM support to public sector organisations across capital programmes.
• Support commercial negotiations and dispute resolution.
• Ensure projects meet public sector governance, procurement and approval requirements.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance

Budget management

Education

Third-level degree or equivalent

Job description

PE Global Recruitment is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a leading Irish public sector entity overseeing major capital infrastructure across Ireland. The role covers the full lifecycle from planning to operation, combining hands-on delivery with team leadership, stakeholder engagement and commercial oversight.

The successful candidate will provide strategic project management support across capital investment programmes and ensure compliance with governance and procurement requirements.