Project Manager - Water & Wastewater
Location: Co. Carlow (office-based with frequent site visits)
Job type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: €60,000 - €70,000 DOE
Holidays: 25 days annual leave
Are you an experienced Mechanical or Electrical Project Engineer ready to step into a full Project Manager role in the water industry?
We are recruiting a Project Manager for a well-established engineering company based in Co. Carlow, delivering key water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Ireland. This is a permanent role offering strong long-term prospects and exposure to complex, high-impact projects.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will manage and deliver water and wastewater infrastructure projects through the full project lifecycle, including:
Managing projects from design, procurement, administration through to handover
Developing preliminary designs, design drawings, technical reports and calculations
Gaining a thorough understanding of contracts for all assigned projects
Evaluating client specifications and liaising with clients and their representatives
Liaising with suppliers to obtain quotations and ensure full specification compliance
Preparing technical submissions and reports for client approval
Generating and managing contract programmes of work
Monitoring and updating project progress against the contract programme
Scheduling resources, crews and subcontractors to meet delivery timelines
Preparing Method Statements and Risk Assessments
Implementing project quality control procedures
Tracking project finances and producing relevant reports
Liaising with and supervising subcontractors, fitters, electricians and Client Project/Resident Engineers on site
Carrying out site surveys and generating work packages
Maintaining and updating Site Safety Files in line with HSA regulations
Attending site for safety audits and project supervision
Updating construction drawings with vendor packages (AutoCAD)
Managing document control and maintaining variation/change order logs
Compiling O&M Manuals
The role involves a mix of office-based work in Co. Carlow and frequent site visits, depending on project requirements.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
Minimum 10 years' Mechanical or Electrical Engineering experience, including time in a Project Engineering / Project Management role
Knowledge and experience of the water and wastewater industry (preferred)
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, with the ability to update construction drawings and coordinate with vendors and contractors
Experience in plant design, construction and commissioning
Strong technical, delivery and commercial skills
Experience managing contractors and subcontractors for project delivery
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A proactive, practical and flexible approach, with the ability to work closely with all stakeholders to meet business objectives
What's on Offer
Salary: €60,000 - €70,000, depending on experience
25 days annual leave per year
Permanent, full-time role with a well-established company in the water industry
Varied position combining office-based project management and on-site supervision
How to Apply
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please apply with your up-to-date CV via Indeed.
The Crewit Resourcing team will contact suitable candidates to discuss the role in more detail.
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