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.