Project Lead – Major Data Centre

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€100000 p.a.
Project Management
Posted 1 hour ago
Job title: Project Lead – Major Data Centre
Location: Dublin, Co Dublin
Company: Tier 1 Irish Data Centre Contractor
Package: €100,000 to €105,000 + vehicle / vehicle allowance + fuel + pension


The Company


This Tier 1 Irish contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering large scale data centre developments across Ireland and mainland Europe. Specialising in complex, technically demanding projects, the business manages construction from initial design and planning through to commissioning and final handover.

With a strong pipeline of data centre projects across Dublin and Europe, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Project Lead for a major data centre development in Dublin.


The Role: Project Lead

This is a senior Project Lead position on a large scale data centre construction project in Dublin. You will take responsibility for the overall delivery of the project, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Working closely with senior management, engineering teams, commercial teams and subcontractors, you will oversee all aspects of construction delivery, from procurement and programme management through to commissioning and final handover.

The role requires someone with strong leadership skills, commercial awareness and experience managing complex construction projects involving multiple disciplines and specialist subcontractors.



Must Have Requirements

  • Must have 10+ years' experience in construction project management, including senior project delivery responsibilities.

  • Proven experience required delivering large scale construction projects, ideally within the data centre, industrial or mission critical sectors.

  • Strong commercial experience managing project budgets, cost control, procurement and subcontractor packages.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary construction teams and manage demanding project programmes.

  • Strong understanding of construction sequencing, project controls and client reporting.


Key Responsibilities

  • Take overall responsibility for project delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on time and within budget.

  • Manage construction programmes, critical milestones and project schedules.

  • Coordinate subcontractors, consultants, suppliers and engineering teams across all project stages.

  • Oversee project budgets, cost reporting, procurement and commercial performance.

  • Review construction proposals, subcontractor pricing and scopes of work.

  • Manage long lead equipment procurement and ensure deliveries align with the construction programme.

  • Lead client meetings, progress reviews and project coordination meetings.

  • Work closely with the commercial team to review valuations, payment applications and cost forecasts.

  • Coordinate design changes and ensure technical decisions are aligned with programme and budget requirements.

  • Maintain high standards of health and safety, quality control and technical compliance.

  • Identify programme risks, resolve construction issues and maintain progress across critical work packages.

  • Oversee commissioning interfaces, project close-out documentation and final client handover.


Preferred Experience

  • Previous experience delivering large scale data centre construction projects.

  • Background working with an Irish or European main contractor.

  • Experience managing CSA and M&E construction packages.

  • Familiarity with MS Project, Primavera P6 or similar planning software.

  • Experience managing specialist subcontractors and long lead equipment procurement.


About You


You are an experienced Project Lead, Senior Project Manager or Construction Project Manager with a strong background in delivering complex construction projects.

You understand the importance of programme delivery, commercial control and subcontractor coordination, particularly on technically demanding data centre developments.

You will be comfortable managing large site teams, dealing directly with clients and making decisions that keep construction progressing.

Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills are essential, along with a practical approach to resolving issues and maintaining quality and safety standards.


What's on Offer

Salary: €100,000 to €105,000 DOE


Benefits:
  • Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

  • Fuel covered

  • Pension contribution

  • Career progression into senior project leadership

  • Exposure to major data centre developments

  • Long term pipeline of projects across Ireland and Europe


Why Apply?


This is an opportunity to take a senior leadership role on a substantial data centre development in Dublin, working with an Irish contractor that continues to secure major projects across the European data centre market.

With significant responsibility for programme, commercial performance and project delivery, the position offers genuine scope to progress into more senior management roles as the business continues to grow.

For an experienced Project Lead or Senior Project Manager looking for long term stability and responsibility on large scale construction projects, this is a strong opportunity.


How to Apply

For a confidential discussion about this Project Lead position in Dublin, contact Breagh Recruitment.


Why Breagh Recruitment?

Breagh Recruitment specialise in placing Project Leads, Senior Project Managers, Construction Managers and senior construction professionals with main contractors delivering data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial and large scale commercial projects across Ireland and Europe.

If you're considering Project Lead jobs in Dublin, Data Centre Project Manager roles or senior construction management opportunities, we can help you find a position suited to your experience.

Related roles: Project Lead, Data Centre Project Lead, Senior Project Manager, Construction Project Manager, Data Centre Project Manager, Construction Manager, Project Director.

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