Assistant Project Manager

EPS Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD accredited employer

Laptop/desktop and work mobile phone

Flexible working options

Job summary

EPS Group is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with a mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering background to help deliver wastewater programmes in Ireland. The role suits a Project Engineer or Site Engineer progressing into management, reporting to the Project Manager and coordinating from award through to handover.

You will assist in design coordination, procurement, planning, and site activities, while ensuring health, safety, and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in water, wastewater, utilities, or industrial projects (design, construction, or operations).
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good understanding of multi-disciplinary project delivery, including mechanical, electrical, and civil aspects.
• Proactive problem-solving approach with a can do attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced project environment with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of cost control and project performance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project); familiarity with CAD software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in delivering projects safely, on time, within scope, and budget.
• Support coordination of all project phases including design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Liaise with design teams to monitor progress of deliverables such as GA drawings, P&IDs, PFDs, schematics and technical submissions.
• Assist in procurement of subcontractors, materials, and equipment in line with project requirements.
• Support project planning activities including preparation and updating of project programmes and progress reports.
• Attend and contribute to site and client meetings, ensuring actions are tracked and closed out.
• Monitor project costs, assist with cost tracking, valuations, and change management processes.
• Coordinate site activities alongside supervisors and contractors, ensuring efficient delivery of works.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards, supporting implementation of RAMS and site procedures.
• Assist in preparation and collation of project documentation including technical files, O&M manuals, commissioning documentation, and H&S files.
• Support commissioning activities and client training during project handover phases.
• Provide regular updates to the Project Manager on progress, risks, and issues.
• Assist with tendering activities where required, including technical input, pricing support, and programme development.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Carry out duties in accordance with EPS policies and procedures.

Skills

Water/wastewater experience

Time management

Multidisciplinary project delivery

Problem solving

Communication skills

Ability to work in fast-paced projects

Commercial awareness

Microsoft Office & CAD familiarity

Education

Third-level qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering or similar

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

EPS Group are seeking to recruit an Assistant Project Manager from a Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil engineering background to support the delivery of multiple wastewater programmes. This role is ideal for a Project Engineer or Site Engineer looking to progress into project management within a dynamic and growing organisation. Reporting to the Project Manager, the successful candidate will support the coordination and delivery of projects from contract award through to completion and client handover.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in delivering projects safely, on time, within scope, and budget
• Support coordination of all project phases including design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover
• Liaise with design teams to monitor progress of deliverables such as GA drawings, P&IDs, PFDs, schematics and technical submissions
• Assist in procurement of subcontractors, materials, and equipment in line with project requirements
• Support project planning activities including preparation and updating of project programmes and progress reports
• Attend and contribute to site and client meetings, ensuring actions are tracked and closed out
• Monitor project costs, assist with cost tracking, valuations, and change management processes
• Coordinate site activities alongside supervisors and contractors, ensuring efficient delivery of works
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards, supporting implementation of RAMS and site procedures
• Assist in preparation and collation of project documentation including technical files, O&M manuals, commissioning documentation, and H&S files
• Support commissioning activities and client training during project handover phases
• Provide regular updates to the Project Manager on progress, risks, and issues
• Assist with tendering activities where required, including technical input, pricing support, and programme development
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Carry out duties in accordance with EPS policies and procedures

Skills / Attributes

• Experience in water, wastewater, utilities, or industrial projects (design, construction, or operations)
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Good understanding of multi-disciplinary project delivery, including mechanical, electrical, and civil aspects
• Proactive problem-solving approach with a can do attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced project environment with increasing levels of responsibility
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of cost control and project performance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project); familiarity with CAD software is advantageous
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes and equipment is desirable

Education / Experience Requirements

• Third-level qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering or similar
• 2+ years experience in a project engineering, site engineering, or coordination role (preferred)
• Experience working on infrastructure or industrial projects is advantageous

Compensation Package

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• CPD accredited employer
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Laptop or desktop and work mobile phone provided
• Flexible working options, dependent on location and role requirements

See company website for more information on the benefits of working in EPS Group We welcome speculative applications from individuals of all levels.

Equal Opportunity Statement - EPS Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Company Profile

Since 1968, we have grown from a modest electrical and pumping services business and developed into an innovative, internationally exporting product and service provider, now focused upon the water, wastewater and clean technology sectors, operating across the Republic of Ireland, the UK and Northern Europe. We are an international water infrastructure specialist, one of the few genuine end-to-end service providers in the global water sector, providing large scale employment, bringing market leading and ground breaking technologies to Ireland and working to improve the country's water infrastructure. Our vision is to be the best and most rewarding place to work for our teams, to be our customers outstanding partner of choice and we are committed to being a Net Zero, sustainable business.

Skills

• Site experience
• Teamwork
• Water Industry
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