Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, is seeking to appoint a Director of the Capital Programme Office.
This is a senior leadership role, responsible for overseeing a high-performing, multi-functional team engaged in the delivery and governance of large-scale construction and transformation projects.
The role blends expertise in construction and programme management with strategic planning, portfolio oversight, and strong stakeholder engagement.
Reporting to the Bursar & Chief Strategic Developments Officer (Bursar), the Director will work closely with the Capital Review Group (CRG), comprising the Bursar, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Chief Operating Officer (COO).
The post holder will have 10+ years in capital programme management across multiple disciplines, ideally within construction, IT, business change, or multi-stakeholder environments.
They will have expertise in managing large scale projects, delivering complex projects, developing business cases, and working within regulatory, risk, and compliance frameworks.
Exceptional leadership of professional teams, excellent stakeholder engagement, and outstanding communication skills are essential.
Strategic thinking supported by strong data analytics, along with commercial or cost-planning experience, including budget and resource oversight, are key to success in this role.
The post holder will ensure robust governance through Trinitys stage gate process and compliance with national public sector frameworks.
They will lead on capital portfolio planning and prioritisation, advise senior management and Board level committees, and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence in programme delivery.
Post status: 5 year Fixed-Term Contract This senior leadership role offers the unique opportunity to blend innovation with tradition at a world top-ranking university, working alongside senior leadership, government and industry, on developments of national and international significance.
At Trinity, youll benefit from a competitive benefits package, including 30 days of annual leave.
Remuneration will be aligned with current Government pay policy and made at a point on the Senior Administrative Officer 1 pay scale (€144,297 €182,407 per annum).
Youll have access to professional development, wellness supports, and world-class campus facilities in the heart of Dublin.
Above all, youll be part of a prestigious, globally recognised institution where your work leaves a lasting legacy.
For further Information and to view the full job specification please visit our vacancies website where applications can be made.
Informalenquiries about this post should be made to Yasmin Madigan, Interim Resourcing manager at Closing date for applications is 12 noon (Irish standard time) Tuesday the 30th of September.
Skills:
onstruction, Engineering, Architecture, Surveying leadership experience minimum ten years in capital programme management Experience in construction projects