Join a Leading Force in Civil Engineering – Project Manager (Water & Utilities) Wanted! NexVentur is proud to partner with one of Ireland’s fastest-growing civil engineering firms to recruit a Project Manager (Water & Utilities) for their expanding team in the Southeast. Renowned for delivering high-quality public realm and infrastructure projects, our client is driving innovation and excellence across the region.

This is a unique opportunity to lead large-scale framework projects within the Water Main & Rehabilitation Management Team, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of water infrastructure in both urban and rural communities. If you’re a dynamic leader with a passion for project delivery and stakeholder collaboration, we want to hear from you.

Role and responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple projects in both urban and rural environments.
• Oversee delivery from concept through to final completion with a strong commercial awareness.
• Support the Contracts Manager in delivering high-quality and high-volume water infrastructure works across the Southeast region.
• Manage multiple projects from planning through to completion, ensuring quality, efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction throughout.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, their representatives, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders.
• Draft and communicate regular project reports for both internal and client use.
• Review the constructability of water and wastewater design solutions.
• Co-ordinate effectively with internal teams, departments, and third-party providers.
• Identify and resolve issues relating to performance, scope, cost, and scheduling.
• Lead detailed project planning and resource-loaded scheduling for design and contract administration.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of status updates and reports to clients.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Experience working with Irish or UK Water Standards (Potable & Foul)
• Full clean driver’s licence
• Relevant academic or technical qualification
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Confident and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• A client-focused approach with strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities

Benefits

• €70,000 – €85,000 and package (Depending on experience)
• Vehicle and Fuel card
• Work with an experienced and collaborative team
• Career progression opportunities in a growing business

What’s Next

If you are interested in this role, please apply through the link.

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