Project Manager Water

Hunter Savage; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager – Water to oversee high-impact projects in the UK and Ireland. You will manage multiple projects, ensuring delivery from concept to commissioning while coordinating across teams and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This full-time role offers competitive salary, 30 days holiday, and professional development support.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Company pension and life insurance

Support towards Chartership through Engineers Ireland

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex projects to budget and schedule.
• Good understanding of H&S legislation, including risk assessments and HAZOPS.
• Fully IT literate and hold a valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple water sector projects from initial planning to final handover.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and external stakeholders.
• Control project budgets and timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Education

Qualification in Engineering or relevant technical discipline

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager – Water

Description:
We are hiring for our client, an award-winning provider of technology-driven engineering solutions to the water and power sectors. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Project Manager – Water to join their expanding team based in Cookstown, Co. Tyrone.

This Project Manager – Water role offers the opportunity to manage high-impact projects from concept through to installation and commissioning. You will play a key role in the successful delivery of infrastructure upgrades across the water sector in the UK and Ireland.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Leading engineering firm with long-term water sector projects
2. Based in Cookstown, managing full project lifecycle
3. 30 days’ holiday, pension, and support for professional development

The Role:

• Manage multiple water sector projects from initial planning to final handover
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and external stakeholders
• Control project budgets and timelines
• Interpret technical specifications and deliver solutions in line with client requirements
• Act as key liaison with clients, suppliers, and contractors
• Represent the company at project and site meetings
• Support SHEQ compliance, produce RAMS and ensure health and safety standards are upheld

The Person:

Essential:
• Qualification in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline
• Proven experience managing complex projects to budget and schedule
• Good understanding of H&S legislation, including risk assessments and HAZOPS
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work independently or within teams at remote sites
• Commercial awareness and ability to identify new opportunities
• Fully IT literate and hold a valid driving licence

Desirable:
• Experience in water/wastewater treatment project delivery
• Familiarity with site upgrades and plant commissioning

The Rewards:

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
• 30 days annual leave
• Company pension and life insurance
• Support towards Chartership through Engineers Ireland
• Full-time permanent role | 8am–4.30pm Monday to Friday
• Join a collaborative and forward-thinking team environment

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

To apply for this Project Manager – Water job, or to discuss the opportunity in confidence, contact Adam Adair at Hunter Savage. We are a specialist recruitment consultancy with expert knowledge of the Built Environment sector across NI and ROI.

Salary information is provided as guidance and will be tailored based on experience. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent on response levels.