Project Director

Egis isn't just a company, it's a place where carees thrive and ideas become reality.

Recognised globally for delivering some of the most innovative and sustainable infrastructure projects in the world, Egis gives its people the chance to work on meaningful challenges that shape the future of cities, transport, water and communities.

With 23,500 colleagues across more than 70 countries, you'll join a diverse, ambitious and supportive network of experts united by a common goal: creating a smarter, greener and more sustainable world. Here you'll find exciting international opportunities, cutting-edge projects, continuous professional development and the chance to see the direct impact of your work on millions of people worldwide.

If you're looking for a business that combines purpose, innovation, career progression and global influence, Egis is the kind of employer that can genuinely transform your career.

About Egis in Ireland

With over 600 staff in Ireland across 16 offices nationwide, we are committed to enabling sustainable economic development and responding to the requirements of population growth while addressing climate change and reducing carbon emissions. I

The Egis engineering division is now almost 200 people strong across four offices in Dublin, Castlebar, Cork and Limerick. This role can be based from any of these.

Job Description

Project Director:

• Lead the delivery of some of Europe's most ambitious and transformative programmes.
• Inspire and develop multidisciplinary teams, creating an environment where people can perform at their best.
• Act as a trusted adviser to clients and stakeholders, building lasting relationships and driving successful project outcomes.
• Take ownership of programme performance, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, commercial outcomes, and client satisfaction.
• Drive collaboration across teams, effectively managing resources, risks, dependencies, and strategic priorities.
• Shape innovative approaches to project delivery, bringing fresh thinking and continuous improvement to complex challenges.
• Provide strong leadership in contract and commercial management, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and compliantly.
• Identify and mitigate risks before they impact delivery, safeguarding programme objectives and client expectations.
• Champion a culture of accountability, inclusion, and high performance, reflecting Egis' values and ambitions.
• Ensure projects consistently meet or exceed agreed KPIs, SLAs, and business performance targets.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or similar is desirable.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional status preferred.
• Project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, NEC4) advantageous.

Experience

• Proven experience as Project Director or Senior Project Manager on major rail or metro infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in systems and MEP integration for underground stations, depots, and complex transit systems.
• Demonstrated leadership of tender-stage delivery for large Design & Build or PPP projects.
• Experience working within joint venture or alliance delivery models.
• Solid understanding of automated metro systems including signalling, traction power, communications, control systems, and building services.
• Experience working within regulated environments and familiarity with Irish or UK rail/building standards is highly desirable.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making capability in high-pressure bid environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance risk, quality, cost, and programme.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, delivery-focused mindset.

Desirable

• Direct experience on automated metro or driverless rail systems.
• Experience transitioning from bid leadership into live project delivery.
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks and whole-life asset performance.

Additional Information

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer, and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.