Project Manager - Wastewater Location: Southeast Region Salary: €70,000 - €85,000 DOE Full-time, permanent | Site-based / Regional
A dynamic and fast-growing Irish civil engineering and infrastructure business is seeking an experienced Delivery Manager - Wastewater to join its dedicated wastewater delivery team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Wastewater Projects Manager, supporting the delivery of multiple wastewater infrastructure projects across the Southeast and Midlands. This is a hands-on delivery role, providing operational and technical support to Site Supervisors and Engineers while managing project performance, programme, resources, stakeholders, and commercial requirements. Projects will include Uisce Éireann infrastructure works, wastewater treatment upgrades, wastewater network upgrades, and associated water and wastewater infrastructure projects across both urban and rural environments.
Responsibilities
Support the Wastewater Projects Manager in the successful delivery of multiple wastewater infrastructure projects
Provide operational and technical support to Site Supervisors, Engineers, and wider project teams
Lead and coordinate projects from planning and mobilisation through to completion
Review the constructability of wastewater design solutions and identify potential delivery issues
Develop and manage detailed project plans, programmes, and resource-loaded schedules
Monitor project performance against programme, scope, quality, and commercial requirements
Identify and resolve issues relating to performance, scope, cost, resources, and scheduling
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, client representatives, subcontractors, consultants, and other stakeholders
Coordinate effectively with internal teams, departments, and third-party providers
Prepare and communicate regular project reports and progress updates for internal management and clients
Ensure timely and accurate reporting on project status, progress, risks, and key issues
Support contract administration and commercial management throughout project delivery
Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with relevant Irish and UK water and wastewater standards
Provide leadership and support to project teams throughout the construction phase
Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards
Requirements
Proven experience in a Project Management, Delivery Management, Construction Management, or similar role within the water/wastewater sector
Strong water and wastewater experience - essential
Experience working to Irish or UK water and wastewater standards - essential
Experience delivering wastewater infrastructure projects, ideally including network upgrades and/or wastewater treatment works
Experience working on Uisce Éireann infrastructure projects highly desirable
Strong understanding of construction delivery and project coordination
Experience working with Site Supervisors, Engineers, subcontractors, clients, and wider project teams
Relevant academic or technical qualification desirable
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project costs, scope, and programme
Confident and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills
Full clean driving licence - essential
Offer
Salary: €70,000-€85,000 DOE
Full-time, permanent position
Regional role covering the Southeast and Midlands
Opportunity to work on major Uisce Éireann water and wastewater infrastructure projects
Exposure to wastewater treatment upgrades and network infrastructure projects
Established and growing Irish civil engineering and infrastructure business
Work closely with an experienced Wastewater Projects Manager and wider delivery team
Significant responsibility across multiple projects and sites
Strong opportunities for career progression within a growing business
