Civil & Structural Portfolio Lead (Maternity Cover)

ORS; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus programme

Pension scheme with matching

Remote-first hybrid model

CPD funding

Maternity leave

Annual leave

Death in Service

Tax saver - travel/bike

Career coaching

Job summary

ORS is seeking a Portfolio Manager (Maternity Leave Cover) in our Civil and Structural Engineering team in Galway, Ireland. You will oversee a diverse project portfolio, track milestones, manage resources, and engage with stakeholders to ensure delivery in line with company objectives.

Reporting to the Project Director, you will coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal teams, provide regular progress updates, and contribute to continuous improvement across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive project milestone tracking system to monitor progress across all projects.
• Ensure all project deliverables are met within the agreed timelines and budget.
• Identify and address potential delays or issues in meeting project milestones.
• Proactively identify programming issues, conflicts, and bottlenecks within projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to resolve conflicts and streamline project delivery processes.
• Conduct regular reviews of project plans and schedules to identify potential risks.
• Monitor and track project resources, including personnel.
• Ensure efficient allocation and utilization of resources across multiple projects.
• Forecast resource needs and manage resource availability.
• Engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including clients, contractors, consultants, and internal teams.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders for effective communication and collaboration.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project progress, issues, and risks.
• Work closely with the Project Director to align project portfolio strategies with company objectives.
• Assist the Project Director in portfolio planning, prioritisation, and decision-making processes.
• Provide insights and recommendations to support successful delivery of projects.
• Prepare and present regular reports on project portfolio performance, including status updates, risk assessments, and resource utilization.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all projects within the portfolio.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the project management framework.
• Implement best practices and standardized approaches to enhance project delivery and efficiency.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational and time management

Independent working with team

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Level 8 degree in Civil/Structural engineering or construction management

Job description

ORS is seeking a Portfolio Manager (Maternity Leave Cover) in our Civil and Structural Engineering team in Galway, Ireland. You will oversee a diverse project portfolio, track milestones, manage resources, and engage with stakeholders to ensure delivery in line with company objectives.

Reporting to the Project Director, you will coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal teams, provide regular progress updates, and contribute to continuous improvement across the portfolio.