Project Manager - Aviation
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026. Turner & Townsend scores B on the Alion truth index.
At Turner & Townsend, we're passionate about making a difference. We deliver better outcomes for our clients, help our people realise their potential, and contribute to creating a prosperous society.
Within our Infrastructure business, we support the delivery of some of Ireland's most complex and high-profile capital programmes across sectors including aviation, transportation, utilities and major infrastructure.
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of major aviation infrastructure projects in Ireland. This is an opportunity to work within a live operational environment, collaborating with clients, consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects that enhance capacity, operational efficiency and customer experience.
As Project Manager, you will take ownership of aviation infrastructure and capital projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from planning and design through to construction, commissioning and handover.
Working closely with clients and project teams, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and to the required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the successful delivery of aviation infrastructure and capital projects.
- Develop and implement project execution plans and delivery strategies.
- Manage project performance across scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality and safety.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants and contractors to achieve project objectives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
- Manage project governance, reporting and change control processes.
- Support commercial and contract management activities throughout project delivery.
- Identify and mitigate project risks, issues and dependencies.
- Coordinate project delivery within live operational environments while minimising disruption to ongoing operations.
- Promote a culture of health, safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
- Support and mentor junior team members where appropriate.
What We Offer
This is an opportunity to work on Ireland's most significant aviation infrastructure projects, helping to deliver programmes that enhance connectivity, operational performance and customer experience.
You'll join a collaborative team environment, working alongside industry-leading professionals on complex and rewarding projects, with opportunities to further develop your career within Turner & Townsend.
Experience
- Minimum 10 years' experience delivering infrastructure, engineering, construction or aviation projects of significant scale and complexity.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects through the full project lifecycle, from planning through to completion and handover.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple project interfaces.
- Strong understanding of project governance, risk management, change control and project reporting.
- Experience working within aviation, transportation or other complex operational environments is highly desirable.
- Experience working with NEC contracts would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Knowledge of Primavera P6 or similar planning tools would be beneficial.
Qualifications & Professional Memberships
- Degree qualified in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
- Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent.
- Membership of a relevant professional institution such as APM, PMI, RICS, CIOB or Engineers Ireland.
- Chartered status is desirable but not essential.
Personal Attributes
- Strong project leadership and delivery capability.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Commercially aware with strong financial management capability.
- Collaborative and proactive approach to problem solving.
- Ability to manage competing priorities within complex project environments.
- Passion for delivering high-quality outcomes and driving project success.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Find out more about us at We transform together | Turner & Townsend.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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