Project Director - Life Sciences Projects - Consultancy - Ireland

Office/Project Location: Choice of Cork or Dublin based offices

Employment Type: Long term contract - min 12 months

Work Location: Ireland & Europe

Pay: €95p/h - €115p/h Negotiable based on experience

Experience: 10+ years

Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our Client is one of Ireland's leading EPCm consultancies with offices in Dublin and Cork. 

They are seeking an experienced Project Director to lead and deliver major EPCMV Biotech/Pharma projects in Ireland or mainland Europe.

You will take full responsibility for safe project delivery, including commercial performance, schedule adherence, quality assurance, and client relationship management. 

This role requires a leader who can inspire multidisciplinary teams, navigate complex project environments, and uphold the clients culture of safety, quality and innovation.

Responsibilities 

Direct large, complex Life Sciences EPCMV projects from initiation through turnover.

Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all HSE procedures and standards.

Lead contract administration, invoicing, forecasting, and commercial reporting.

Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in line with client expectations.

Build trusted relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and proactive issue resolution.

Oversee quality documentation, compliance, and validation requirements.

Manage diverse subcontractor teams across multiple disciplines.

Apply strong project controls to monitor progress, risks, and performance.

Contribute to proposals, tender reviews, and strategic pursuit activities.

Requirements

Degree‑qualified in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related discipline

Extensive experience delivering EPCMV Biotech/Pharma projects

Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams on large‑scale capital projects

Strong commercial, contractual, and technical acumen

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Package

Long term contract role - min 12 months

€95p/h - €115p/h Negotiable based on experience

Contact

Sheila McNeice is the consultant managing this position.

If you are a Lead Contracts Manager and interested in roles based in Ireland you can contact Sheila by e-mail at sheila@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-7978720 for a confidential chat.

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