Business Unit Lead – Dublin, Ireland Salary: €130,000–€140,000 + Bonus + Pension + Healthcare + Benefits Location: Dublin, Ireland Travel: Ireland & Europe Sector: Data Centres / Mission Critical / COMMS Employment: Permanent The Opportunity We are representing a leading international engineering and construction organisation delivering complex, high-value projects across Europe for some of the world's leading technology and enterprise clients. The business specialises in Data Centres, Mission Critical Infrastructure, Communications and Advanced Technology projects, with a strong pipeline of major projects across Ireland and Europe. They are seeking an experienced Business Unit Lead to provide strategic and operational leadership across a portfolio of COMMS projects. This is a senior leadership position, responsible for project performance, commercial oversight, client relationships, people leadership, operational strategy and future business development across multiple jurisdictions. Key Responsibilities * Provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple COMMS projects in Ireland and Europe. * Take overall responsibility for Business Unit performance, including programme, commercial, quality, safety and operational objectives. * Lead and support Project Managers and senior project teams, establishing clear KPIs, expectations and accountability. * Ensure projects are correctly structured, resourced and mobilised, identifying recruitment and skills requirements as the portfolio develops. * Maintain senior-level relationships with key clients and act as an escalation point for significant project or commercial matters. * Review project programmes, lookaheads, progress and performance, ensuring risks, delays and recovery requirements are identified early. * Oversee project audits, EHS performance, quality systems and continuous improvement initiatives across the portfolio. * Provide commercial oversight of budgets, costs, variations, contracts and subcontractor performance in conjunction with Project Managers and Commercial teams. * Support contract reviews, tendering, scope development and procurement strategy across new and existing projects. * Ensure change management is effectively controlled across cost and programme. * Oversee client and subcontractor contractual matters and support the resolution of commercial or operational disputes. * Drive consistent implementation of company procedures, project controls and management systems. * Develop client relationships and identify opportunities to improve project performance and future business. * Maintain visibility of the wider project pipeline and contribute to Business Unit growth strategy. * Develop and mentor Project Managers, engineers and management personnel, creating a high-performing and accountable team. * Ensure appropriate training, professional development and succession planning are in place across the Business Unit. * Promote a strong Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental culture across all projects. * Work closely with senior management and head-office functions to ensure effective communication and decision-making. * Operate across multiple European jurisdictions, travelling regularly to projects and client locations. * Represent the Business Unit at senior internal, client and commercial meetings. Requirements * 5–10 years' experience managing multiple large-scale COMMS, Data Centre, Mission Critical or similar projects at senior level. * Third-level qualification in Engineering, Construction, Commercial Management or a related discipline. * Proven experience leading multiple projects across different regions or jurisdictions. * Strong commercial, contractual and operational understanding. * Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills. * Ability to travel extensively across Ireland and Europe