Project Manager (Water/Wastewater)

  • 23 Sep 2026
  • €75,000 - €85,000
  • Dublin
  • Permanent / Full Time
This role will suit an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in water and wastewater projects, gained with a civil engineering contractor. You'll take full ownership of project delivery: managing teams and subcontractors, and keeping projects safe, on programme and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Take full responsibility for delivering water and wastewater projects from mobilisation to handover.
  • Manage project programmes, budgets, cost reporting and commercial performance.
  • Lead and coordinate site managers, engineers, foremen, subcontractors, plant and materials.
  • Oversee pipelaying, pumping stations, treatment works upgrades and associated civil works.
  • Review drawings, specifications and contract documents, and manage RFIs and technical queries.
  • Plan and monitor progress against programme, and put recovery measures in place where needed.
  • Keep quality control, testing and commissioning records, and as-built documentation, accurate.
  • Make sure all works meet project specifications, environmental requirements and Health & Safety standards.
  • Act as the main point of contact for clients, consultants, local authorities and utility stakeholders.
  • Mentor and develop engineers and site staff within the project team.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline (essential).
  • Minimum 7 years' experience on civil engineering projects.
  • Proven experience with a civil engineering contractor specialising in water and wastewater (essential).
  • Previous experience at Project Manager, Senior Engineer or Contracts Manager level.
  • Strong knowledge of watermains, sewers, pumping stations and/or treatment plant works.
  • Experience managing programmes, budgets and subcontractors.
  • Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.
  • Full Irish driving licence.
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