This role can be located in any UÉ office nationwide.
We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland's national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports.
Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland's social and economic growth.
We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level.
Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland's water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come.
The Role:
The Delivery teams are responsible for the delivery of Strategic Projects and the IDD investment programme safely, efficiently and on time. The team deliver projects and programs from inception through construction and to hand-over, ensuring that UÉ delivers on its commitments with regard to outcomes and outputs which provide key benefits for the customer and the environment.
Reporting to the Project Manager, the Assistant Project Manager will support project/programme delivery, primarily utilising UÉ's supply chain. Through a multidisciplinary approach and close liaison with both internal functions and external service providers and stakeholders, the Assistant Project Manager will help to ensure that projects/programmes are delivered safely, to the necessary quality standards, on-time and to budget. Sustainability and innovation targets will be a vital part of project and programme deliverables.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Assisting the project/programme team with the end-to-end delivery of the required outcomes and outputs, across the areas of design, procurement, construction delivery, budget, schedule and technical quality output.
* Support the preparation and assessment of tender documentation, including pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs), for procurement of delivery partners to carry out design, project management, supervision and construction of the project/programme.
* Contribute to regular reviews of schedule and cost, supporting change, risk and issues management.
* Supporting the development of submissions to governance forums from approval gates 1 to gate 4.
* Provide support and input regarding budget and schedule monitoring, liaising and coordinating with the Portfolio Office team, as well as supporting the Commercial Team with the management of key risks and issues which have been escalated.
* Managing the collation and reporting of project/programme risks and opportunities, as well as the management of associated contingencies, escalating where required.
* Working with Corporate Affairs to support the delivery of effective community and customer engagement strategies.
* Adopt an adaptable and flexible approach to change, innovation and continuous improvement.
* Collate project and programme documentation, metrics, etc. as required for the successful management, reporting and oversight of the project/programme.
* Co-ordinate project/ programme performance data through the regular monthly update cycles for performance monitoring and reporting purposes.
General Duties and Responsibilities
* Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business, including but not limited to;
* Asset Management & Sustainability in particular Asset Planning,
* COO – Asset Operations and Customer Operations,
* Business Services – Supply Chain,
* People & Safety – HSQE in particular the EHS team,
* Corporate Affairs.
* Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards.
* Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann's Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information, and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation.
* Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives.
* Other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
* Demonstrable experience of Portfolio and/or Programme management and delivery of large programmes/projects is desirable
* Relevant third level qualification and or accreditation is desirable
* A minimum of 3 years' experience in the water, utilities or similar industries is desirable and or relevant experience
* Proven track record in resolving complex issues, along with the ability to communicate information to others.
* Highly motivated individual, with a proven track record in resolving complex issues, along with the ability to communicate information to others
* Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and analyse problems and make improvement decisions that benefit the team/communities
* Ability to develop effective partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders and ability to look for and listen to diverse perspectives
* Demonstrate adaptability and the ability to change focus and direction in line with business strategy and requirement
* Proven track record in identifying opportunities for process improvements and innovation.
* Experience in taking ownership of safety responsibilities and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is
29/01/2026.
Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.
*Please be advised that if successful you will be placed on the salary range based on your skills and experience. Please note the Market reference point (midpoint) of the range is generally the upper end of the offer where someone is deemed to be fully competent to take on the duties of the role, and leaves room for the employee to progress through the pay range as their experience develops further.
Uisce Éireann is an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive place of work and have a robust strategy and framework called ibelong to enable this. We are an equal opportunity employer and through our recruitment process we welcome and encourage applications from interested and suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation/gender identity or disability.