Project Director – Planning & Front-End Development - Aviation
Core
Lead the planning, statutory approvals, and front-end development of major aviation infrastructure projects including MRO facilities, hangar demolition, and cargo developments.
Role type
Senior IC Project Director (Planning & Front-End Development)
Builds
Multi-year capital investment programmes for nationally significant airport infrastructure
Domain
Aviation infrastructure / Construction / Public sector
Required skills
Strategic project leadership, statutory planning approval management, environmental impact assessment (EIA), feasibility study direction, multidisciplinary team coordination, stakeholder engagement, budget management, risk management, programme governance
Preferred skills
Irish planning legislation expertise, NEC contract suite experience, aviation sector background, client-side project leadership
Technologies
NEC Suite of Contracts
Responsibilities
Lead planning strategy and front-end development for capital projects; direct feasibility studies and business case development; manage planning applications from concept to consent; coordinate environmental assessments and technical documentation; establish governance frameworks and reporting mechanisms; manage budgets and procurement activities; engage with planning authorities and airport stakeholders.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC