Job Description

Project Manager – Aviation (Consultancy)
Location: Dublin (Hybrid Options Available)
Hours: Full-time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)
Sector: Consultancy – Aviation & Infrastructure
Salary: €70,000 – €85,000 (DOE)

Optimize Recruitment, working closely with our client, are seeking a Project Manager to join a leading consultancy in Dublin. This role will be focused on aviation-related projects, with an immediate emphasis on developments at Dublin Airport. The position offers a blend of office, hybrid, and client-facing responsibilities, working within a design-led consultancy environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Project Manager to take ownership of high-profile aviation works, working directly with the client, co-ordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and overseeing projects from planning through to handover.

Salary & Benefits

• €70,000 – €85,000 (DOE)
• Hybrid working options available
• Healthcare plan and pension scheme
• Professional development and CPD support (Engineers Ireland accredited)
• Career progression opportunities within a global consultancy
• High Amount of Annual Leave

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver aviation projects from early design to completion
• Act as primary client interface, ensuring clear communication and alignment
• Oversee financial and commercial aspects of project delivery
• Coordinate and motivate design and engineering teams across disciplines
• Prepare project documentation including planning, tender, and construction stage reports
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior engineers and graduates
• Oversee on-site works and ensure adherence to technical specifications
• Support business development through client relationship management
• Contribute to tenders, proposals, and wider strategic growth initiatives

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline
• Chartered Engineer or Chartered Project Professional status desirable
• 7+ years’ project management experience, ideally within aviation or large infrastructure – Irish/UK experience highly advantageous
• Proven track record delivering projects from commencement to handover
• Strong communication and organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficient in MS Office and confident with contract administration
• Demonstrated ability to build strong client relationships and deliver high standards
• Flexible to work between office, hybrid, and site settings as required

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this and similar opportunities, contact Shane Fleming on 083 0885073 or email Shane@optimizerecruitment.ie.

Please e-mail your CV with the Vacancy Reference OR-14275 in the subject line. All applications will be handled in strict confidence, and your CV will not be shared without prior approval.

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