Mechanical Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater / M&E Projects (BH-2784-2)
Location: Mayo, Ireland. Sector: Engineering. Salary: €55,000 – €65,000 DOE + package (total salary 60,000.00 EU per annum).
Mechanical Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater / M&E Projects. West of Ireland. Leading Irish Engineering Contractor.
The company is a well‑established Irish engineering contractor delivering complete solutions across the water and wastewater sector, supporting municipal and industrial clients. They focus on design, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of critical infrastructure across local authorities and key industries such as pharma, food, and dairy.
About the role – Mechanical Project Engineer
This is a hands‑on project engineering role focused on delivering mechanical and electrical installations within water and wastewater treatment projects. You will take ownership of projects from design coordination through to commissioning and handover, ensuring high standards across safety, quality, and programme delivery. The role offers a mix of office‑based engineering and site‑based project delivery, giving strong exposure to all aspects of M&E project execution in the water industry.
Key Responsibilities
Manage water and wastewater treatment and pumping projects from concept to completion
Ensure all works are delivered in line with health and safety standards and company procedures
Coordinate mechanical, electrical and ICA installations with minor civil interfaces
Work closely with design teams to develop efficient and innovative technical solutions
Support tender submissions with technical input and commercial awareness
Procure equipment and manage supplier and subcontractor performance
Develop and manage project programmes from design through to commissioning
Liaise directly with clients, consultants and key stakeholders
Oversee site teams and subcontractors to ensure quality and programme targets are met
Prepare engineering reports, method statements and commissioning documentation
Manage O&M manuals and ensure full compliance with safety and regulatory standards
About You
Degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering
Experience in a mechanical and electrical project environment
Strong interest or background in water or wastewater engineering is advantageous
Proven ability to manage projects, site teams, or M&E installations
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management ability
Organised, deadline driven and capable of managing multiple priorities
Comfortable leading meetings with clients and consulting engineers
Full clean driving licence
What’s on Offer
Salary €50,000 to €65,000 DOE
Company vehicle or allowance
Pension contribution
Laptop and mobile phone
Flexible working options depending on role and location
CPD support and structured career development
Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects across Ireland
This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Project Engineer looking to build a long‑term career in the water and wastewater sector. The role offers exposure to full project lifecycles, from design through to commissioning, within a company that is investing heavily in both people and innovation. You will be joining a business with a strong pipeline of secured work, offering stability, progression, and the chance to work on technically interesting projects that have a real impact on essential infrastructure.
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