Project Director

Are you an experienced Project Director with a proven record of delivering large D&B infrastructure programmes? You will lead projects from inception to completion - including metro, aviation, rail, water and highways schemes - apply best‑practice delivery standards, and work with stakeholders across all levels to drive successful outcomes. Join our Project & Programme Management team and help close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role
As Project Director you will be accountable for the successful delivery of major, nationally significant D&B infrastructure projects in Ireland. You will lead multi‑disciplinary teams, manage commercial performance and client relationships, and ensure projects meet quality, safety and programme targets.

Your key responsibilities

• Deliver large, multi‑disciplinary D&B infrastructure projects to time, cost and quality.
• Define project direction, governance and commercial controls; manage contracts and procurement.
• Oversee programme and financial performance, including forecasting and risk management.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Lead and mentor project teams; establish clear roles and responsibilities.
• Drive quality, health & safety and sustainability standards across projects.

About you

• Significant programme and project delivery experience in senior roles leading complex, major D&B infrastructure programmes.
• Demonstrable experience delivering projects from inception to completion, and documenting/applying delivery standards and processes.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead integrated design and delivery teams.
• Strong leadership and commercial management skills across project, contract, procurement and financial disciplines.
• Excellent planning, governance and delivery capability; able to set priorities and ensure accountability.
• Clear communicator with strong stakeholder and client management skills.
• Proactive, collaborative, and able to manage multiple technical teams and resolve risks and issues.
• Degree in a relevant discipline (engineering, construction, project management) or equivalent experience; postgraduate qualification advantageous.
• Chartered membership of a professional body (EI, ICE, APM, IPM, PMI or equivalent).

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your development.
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles.
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are.
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients and projects.
• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company.
• Flexible working.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contributions.
• Private medical cover and life assurance.

Ready to join us?
Please submit your application and CV online. We welcome diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll
Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering and consultancy company. As a foundation‑owned people company founded in Denmark, we believe sustainable change creates a thriving world for nature and people. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of responsible business; openness and curiosity are cornerstones of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people across 35 countries. Our experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. We believe different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Please let us know if there are any adjustments we can make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you: [email protected]