Design Manager

PE Global (UK); Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Project Manager to oversee large-scale engineering projects in Dublin. The candidate will manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Ideal applicants have a BEng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and at least 8 years of relevant experience in managing complex projects. This is a key role contributing to vital infrastructure development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience managing large-scale engineering projects (€5m+).
• Experience in feasibility/evaluation studies and design development.
• Proficient in project controls and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical and electrical capital projects from scheme inception to handover.
• Act as technical lead for M&E aspects within the PMO.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage project risks.

Skills

Project management

Risk evaluation

Stakeholder engagement

Cost management

Education

BEng (Hons) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical & Electrical Project Manager is a key role with PE Global Recruitment recruiting on behalf of a leading semi-state organisation responsible for the development and operation of Ireland’s largest freight and passenger port. This port handles close to half of the nation’s trade and is recognised as a Tier 1 facility under National Ports Policy and is part of the EU TEN-T Core Network.

Strategically located in the capital and directly connected to the national road and rail networks, the port is central to Ireland’s economic and logistical ecosystem. With a Masterplan to 2040 already in motion, the organisation is undertaking significant investment in infrastructure, sustainability, and digital transformation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to play a key role in shaping and delivering critical infrastructure projects across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation & control disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical and electrical capital projects on time and within budget, from scheme inception through to handover.
• Act as technical lead for M&E, energy, and instrumentation & control aspects within the PMO.
• Define project scope and deliverables in conjunction with the Project Sponsor.
• Assist in determining and securing appropriate resources (internal and external).
• Identify, evaluate, and manage project risks.
• Ensure robust project appraisal and evaluation at inception, giving senior management clear visibility of options and implications.
• Collaborate with diverse disciplines including civil, marine, cost management, architecture, transport, environmental, planning, and legal.
• Manage PMO staff, consultants, and contractors effectively.
• Work closely with the Cost Management team to implement best-value procurement and tendering strategies.
• Monitor and report progress across all project phases.
• Oversee project accounts, focusing on cost-to-completion and variance reporting.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, planning, and regulatory standards.
• Support the Capital Programme Manager in developing future strategies, budgets, and plans.
• Contribute to lifecycle and O&M evaluations.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• BEng (Hons) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with relevant industry experience.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience managing large-scale engineering projects (€5m+), from inception to completion.
• Strong background in feasibility/evaluation studies and design development.
• Track record of appointing and managing consultants to deliver cost-effective solutions.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven client-facing skills and ability to translate requirements into deliverables.
• Skilled in risk evaluation and management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement experience (internal and external).
• Proficient in project controls and reporting.
• Contractor management experience with proven delivery on time and within budget.
• Excellent knowledge of engineering design principles and standards.