Job Description

Senior Project Manager

Department: Infrastructure

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: G&T Ireland

Gardiner & Theobald is an independent construction and property consultancy committed to providing world class service to our clients. Our dedicated team of over 1,500 people delivers Cost Management, Project Management and Specialist Consultancy services from a network of UK, Irish and US offices bound by a common purpose - to build a better tomorrow. We define our success by the value we create for our clients, the fulfilling careers we build for our people and our contribution to the communities we work in. Our own long-term business performance aligns profit with purpose, taking social and environmental responsibility for our actions and the legacy we leave behind. People are central to our mission. Rewarding individuals based on their unique abilities, talent and hard work, we believe in the quality of experiences and investing in a collaborative culture where all can thrive.

About the Role

We are currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to support with the growth of the business and the continued delivery of world class service to our diverse client base. Working within a dedicated and dynamic team and reporting directly to senior leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to work on high profile projects with the best clients, consultants and contractors. The ideal candidate will be experienced in the day-to-day delivery of capital contracts. They will be confident in all project management services, with the ability to work autonomously, ensuring that project standards are world class and managing the operational aspects of projects, including identifying necessary resources, assigning individual responsibilities and delivery of work elements. Experience in the following contracts and sector(s) will be beneficial but is not necessarily crucial:

• FIDIC and NEC4 Contract Options
• Transportation Infrastructure
• Rail, especially Light Rail

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of safely delivering projects to the satisfaction of their clients. They will also use their experience to develop further business opportunities from their existing networks. The candidate selected will be one who aims to grow into a senior leadership position and who thrives on challenges and in a client facing role, being both eager to learn and develop whilst also assisting to drive our position as a leader in the industry. Location / Working Arrangements


This role is based in Greater Dublin, Republic of Ireland. The successful candidate will need to either reside within daily commute of Greater Dublin, or be in a position to travel to Dublin to work on a full time Monday to Friday basis. Hybrid and remote working will be entertained on a case-by-case basis but is largely at our clients’ discretion to entertain. What You Will Do

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead project delivery across multiple clients or programmes, take ownership of key accounts, and influence how we deliver excellence in commercial outcomes. You’ll mentor and guide more junior staff, drive internal initiatives, and play an active role in building the team’s profile, internally and externally. Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Director or Partner to deliver successful project outcomes for our clients and to agree your roles and responsibilities to allow you to fully own an element(s) of a project(s).
• Managing or supporting the managing of Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers on your project(s).
• Develop a close relationship with the appropriate level representative from your clients team and other professional team members, where relevant, such that they see you as critical to success of the project.
• Develop a network of your peers throughout the industry including consultants, contractors and clients.
• Work closely with Cost Managers to understand costs and achieve the best commercial outcomes for our clients.
• Understand the distinction between outcomes and outputs, taking strategic responsibility for client outcomes not just outputs.
• Work with the Client team to define the Employers Requirements and fully understand the scope to ensure outcomes are in line with Client expectations.
• Take pride in all tasks and ensure they are of the highest quality and accuracy with minimal guidance from others.
• Ensure project documentation is complete, relevant and archived appropriately.
• Proactive development of the gaps in your knowledge of the project lifecycle to achieve technical excellence.
• Be able to produce and maintain a project development programme with guidance from others.
• Understand the critical success factors, for all work stages of the project lifecycle, and able to manage your role as part of these stages. These include:
  • Site acquisition / due diligence
  • Brief and objective setting
  • Project controls and governance
  • Project leadership
  • Fees and appointment management
  • Town planning and master-planning
  • Design management and leadership
  • Risk Reduction and value management
  • Procurement
  • Programme and construction logistics
  • FIDIC and NEC Contract Administration and management of Compensation Events
  • Quality management including mock-ups / prototypes
  • Completion and handover
• Continually develop your understanding of current industry challenges and opportunities such as modern methods of construction, environmental, social and governance agenda and pre-manufacture value.
• Develop your communication skills to be confident and clear in your communication both internally and externally, both written and verbal.
• Utilise and help improve best practice tools and processes including the use of technology to support service delivery.
• Ensure G&T safety practices and processes are fully understood and practiced on each project.
• Understand any commercial documents relevant to your project(s) including appointments, scope of services and fee cashflows identifying any issues for consideration with the Project Lead.
• Actively embrace our collaborative values, sharing knowledge through internal platforms and other avenues.
• Support your team with recruitment.
• Promote continued sharing with others in your peer group.
• Promote the continued professional development of junior staff through guidance and knowledge sharing.
• Communicate with colleagues and network contacts to develop new project leads.
• Assist with the production of fee proposals / bids.

About You

• Degree level qualification (Project Management or similar relevant field).
• APM or MRICS preferred, but not essential. We can support the training required to gain your MRICS or APM qualifications.
• NEC4 Accredited Project Manager
• Analytical with problem-solving skills, and ability to think strategically
• Experience with working on multiple projects with different clients and consultant teams.
• Technically skilled in being able to carry out project management processes and demonstrate project leadership skills in relation to specific project tasks, such as.
• Collaborative and open communication skills and working style
• Experience working in a client focused environment with a personal commitment to the delivery of excellent client service.
• Understand the importance of client and other project relationships fostering close relationships with clients, resolving issues and exceeding client expectations.
• Highly motivated and positive attitude with a willingness to get involved, authentic in the workplace.
• Team focused and collaborative, with experience in providing leadership to junior team members.
• Ability to use full suite of Microsoft Office 365 software.
• Passion for understanding the transportation infrastructure and especially rail construction industry, understanding market issues and events and their impacts.
• Passion for developing technical knowledge across the project work stage and for innovation in service and through technology.
• Focus on attention to detail and ability to multi-task whilst providing high quality and accurate outputs.
• Willingness to tackle challenges to solve problems and to take and know when to take initiative without guidance.
• Business development minded, ambitious and looking to progress and develop your wider professional network.
• Ability to provide, manage and apply feedback on work performance to oneself, and to direct reports.

About Us

Collaboration, innovation, and support are at the core of everything we do. You will be joining a diverse team led by one of G&T’s partners. Our partner-led model allows us to adopt bespoke approaches both in the service we offer to clients and in the development opportunities we offer our people. Within your team you will be given clear direction and positive encouragement at every turn, whilst our commitment to your career development and lifelong learning programmes ensures you have the support, as well as the tools to thrive. We define our success by the value we create for our clients, the fulfilling careers we build for our people and our contribution to the communities we work in. Our own long-term business performance aligns profit with purpose and the legacy we leave behind. Forward thinking and future focused, we champion social mobility, ethical governance, equality and diversity and creating an inclusive environment. Our ESG goals are at the forefront of our business plan, and we are proud to have created social value worth over €27m+ since 2021. Our initiatives include the G&T ESG Committee, dedicated to increasing opportunities and removing barriers for social mobility and equality within the firm, as well as our Next Gen programme which focuses on nurturing the next generation in the industry. We are a business with purpose- to find out more about our ESG goals and how we are achieving them, visit our website.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead procurement on high-profile infrastructure projects in Ireland
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Collaborative and forward-thinking programme and project environments