Project Director - Real Estate

About the Role

• Lead major commercial, hospitality, retail and mixed‑use developments in Dublin from inception to delivery. • Provide strategic leadership to multidisciplinary project teams and ensure high‑quality outcomes. • Maintain and grow strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and partners. • Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the real‑estate portfolio in Dublin. • Strengthen client engagements and contribute to the growth of our real‑estate offering. • Manage fee‑earning responsibilities on key projects and programmes. • Oversee procurement strategies and manage various contract forms. • Mentor and manage project team members, fostering collaboration and performance. • Ensure compliance with local construction market regulations and standards. • Leverage an established network within the Irish real‑estate and construction sector.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸project delivery
• ▸team leadership
• ▸client relations
• ▸business development
• ▸procurement management
• ▸regulatory compliance

What You Bring

Following the continued growth of our Real Estate business in Ireland, we are looking for an experienced Project Director to lead complex commercial, occupier, hospitality and retail projects in Dublin. The successful candidate will have a proven record of delivering major developments in the commercial, hospitality or mixed‑use sectors, preferably with hands‑on experience in the Dublin market. As Project Director, you will be fee‑earning on key projects from the earliest stages, provide strategic leadership to multidisciplinary teams, ensure high‑quality delivery and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships. You will also play an active role in business development, identifying new opportunities, strengthening client ties and expanding our project portfolio in Dublin. The role requires at least 10 years of experience managing large‑scale commercial and real‑estate projects and a strong understanding of the Irish construction market. Candidates should possess an established network within the Irish real‑estate and construction sector and a demonstrated track record of leading major projects or programmes. Experience with various procurement routes and contract forms, as well as proven leadership and team‑management skills, is essential. A degree in construction, engineering, architecture or a related discipline is required, and professional memberships such as RICS, CIOB, PMI or APM are desirable. • Apply at least ten years of experience in large‑scale commercial and real‑estate project management. • Hold a relevant degree and, where possible, professional membership (e.g., RICS, CIOB, PMI, APM).

Requirements

• ▸10 years
• ▸degree
• ▸rics
• ▸ciob
• ▸leadership
• ▸irish market

Benefits

We offer a collaborative work environment where inspired people share a common vision and have the opportunity to influence change. Our culture promotes a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance, helping our people succeed both professionally and personally. Turner & Townsend is an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time