Strategic Projects Lead for Specialist Contracting (Hybrid)

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions from day one

Hybrid working

23 days annual leave

Brand-new Dublin offices

Strong social culture

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking an Executive Specialist to support and lead member organisations within Ireland’s construction sector. The role reports to the Director of Specialist Contracting Services and focuses on contracting, tendering, procurement and related policy work.

You will organise meetings, build relationships with industry and public bodies, and drive CPD initiatives while helping grow the specialist contracting membership and contributing to sector modernisation.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree is required.
• A minimum of 5years' experience in senior administration, project delivery, professional services, policy/research, marketing, or business development.
• Experience within the construction sector would be advantageous.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage confidently with a range of stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and handle a considerable workload.
• Line management experience and a full driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of professional services to members across contracting, tendering, procurement, and related policy areas.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with members, industry professionals, public bodies, and other key organisations.
• Organise and facilitate member meetings, working groups, committees, and networking events.
• Lead working groups and committees, ensuring actions and initiatives are progressed effectively.
• Support the development and growth of the specialist contracting membership.
• Develop and deliver CPD webinars, information sessions, and other initiatives for members.
• Support the Director across a range of policy and committee activities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project delivery

Policy research

Business development

Marketing experience

People management

Education

Degree required

Job description

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking an Executive Specialist to support and lead member organisations within Ireland’s construction sector. The role reports to the Director of Specialist Contracting Services and focuses on contracting, tendering, procurement and related policy work.

You will organise meetings, build relationships with industry and public bodies, and drive CPD initiatives while helping grow the specialist contracting membership and contributing to sector modernisation.