Project Director

Project Director – Major Capital Project Location: Limerick, Ireland Contract: Long-term contract Duration: Through to December 2027 We are seeking an experienced Project Director to lead a major capital project based in Limerick. This is a senior, client-facing leadership role, with responsibility for the successful delivery of a large-scale, mechanically biased project. The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for project leadership, ensuring effective coordination and delivery across all disciplines, including Mechanical, Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA), and Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I). Working closely with the client and key project stakeholders, the Project Director will provide strategic direction, drive project performance, and ensure the project is delivered safely, to the required quality standards, and in line with programme and commercial objectives. Key Responsibilities Provide overall leadership and direction for the successful delivery of a major capital project. Act as the senior client-facing representative, developing and maintaining strong working relationships with the client and key stakeholders. Lead and oversee multidisciplinary project teams across Mechanical, CSA, and EC&I disciplines. Ensure effective integration and coordination between all project workstreams, with a particular focus on mechanical delivery. Drive programme performance, ensuring key milestones and project deadlines are achieved. Maintain oversight of project budgets, commercial performance, resources, and contractual obligations. Ensure robust project governance, reporting, risk management, and change control processes are in place. Provide leadership on project planning, construction, installation, commissioning, and handover activities. Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and quality requirements. Identify and resolve project challenges, providing clear direction and decision-making at senior level. Requirements Proven experience operating at Project Director or equivalent senior project leadership level. Strong background delivering large-scale, mechanically biased capital projects. Experience within process facilities, water treatment, pharmaceutical plants, or complex industrial/building projects. Demonstrable experience overseeing multidisciplinary project delivery, including Mechanical, CSA, and EC&I. Strong client-facing and stakeholder management capabilities, with experience representing contractors at senior level. Excellent understanding of project controls, commercial management, programme delivery, and construction execution. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage large teams and complex project interfaces. A track record of delivering major projects safely, on programme, and within budget. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an established Project Director to take a leading role on a significant project in Limerick, working in a highly client-facing capacity and overseeing the delivery of a major multidisciplinary programme. Contract position running through to the end of 2027.