Overview
Project Engineer (Mechanical) – Kilkenny Head Office. Location: Kilkenny. Duration: Permanent. Work Hours/Schedule: Mix of office/site based and work-from-home; Monday to Friday.
Due to continued success and growth across the Water division, we are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join the ECI (Early Contractor Involvement) Team as a Project Engineer. The successful candidate will work on a wide scope of Water and Wastewater Treatment projects across the Island of Ireland. The Project Engineer will work alongside the Project Manager in coordinating a multi‑disciplinary team to include process/mechanical/civil/structural/electrical work associated with various Water and Wastewater Treatment projects across the Island of Ireland. The Project Engineer will assist in the design development of water and wastewater treatment contracts from early design/concept stage through to detailed design and into delivery/construction, collaborating with the Project Manager to prepare delivery documentation for client submissions including technical submissions, managing sub‑consultant submissions (including planning), preparing regulatory Health & Safety documentation, detailed design packages, tendering documentation and construction design packages. During delivery, the Project Engineer will liaise with design teams and suppliers, manage subcontractors, installation personnel and commissioning teams to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. Ensure all equipment is sized, procured, delivered, installed, tested and commissioned in accordance with contractual requirements.
Responsibilities
* Take ownership of delegated projects and project issues
* Ensure thorough knowledge and understanding of the contract for all assigned projects
* Evaluate Client Specifications and liaise with Client and Client Representatives
* Communicate with the Project Manager, Design Leads and Sub-Consultants during project execution
* Interact with the multi‑disciplined engineering team, partaking in final design, equipment selection and procurement activities
* Organise, co‑ordinate and manage design activities while maintaining H&S in line with Veolia standards
* Manage aspects of the project within defined budgets and agreed timelines, monitoring adherence to the project brief and programme
* Apply procedures related to contract execution
Qualifications & Skills
* Minimum NFQ Level 7 degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical Engineering preferred) and/or Science
* Practical site experience (Desirable)
* Experience as part of a project team from initial stages to delivery
* Experience managing design/site activities including team coordination
* Ability to work on own initiative and coordinate design/site activities
* Experience in water/wastewater engineering projects (Desirable)
* IT skills: Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint
* Good organisational and time management skills
* Self‑motivated with strong communication and writing skills
Please note: If you are an EU/EEA national, you may be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland. If you are a non‑EU/EEA national, you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland. Information on legislation and guides to obtaining green card/work permits is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.
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