Design Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

GMC Utilities Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GMC Utilities Group in Dublin invites a Design Project Manager (Water/Wastewater) to lead the design and coordination of water infrastructure projects from concept to construction.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with Irish Water standards, liaise with clients and authorities, and drive schedules and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in water infrastructure design and project management.
• Experience delivering projects to Irish Water or similar utility standards.
• Proficient in design software tools such as AutoCAD or Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Lead design process for water infrastructure projects including pipelines, pumping stations, reservoirs and treatment facilities.
• Coordinate internal and external design teams to meet project specs and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review technical designs, drawings and documentation for accuracy and constructability.
• Liaise with project managers, site teams and subcontractors to integrate design and construction activities.
• Conduct design risk assessments ensuring health, safety and environmental considerations are met.
• Manage design schedules, budgets and deliverables to ensure on-time delivery.
• Support tendering and bid processes with technical documentation and inputs.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships with clients, local authorities and regulators.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Are you looking to become part of a collaborative team whilst maximising your potential to grow and develop within your career?

The Role.

The Design Project Manager (Water\/Wastewater) will lead the design and coordination of water infrastructure projects, ensuring that all technical designs meet client requirements, regulatory standards, and project timelines. This role involves managing multidisciplinary design teams, liaising with clients and stakeholders, and providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle from concept design to construction handover.

Key Duties and Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Manage the design process for water infrastructure projects, including pipelines, pumping stations, reservoirs, and treatment facilities.
• Coordinate internal and external design teams, ensuring compliance with project specifications, Irish Water standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review technical designs, drawings, and documentation, ensuring accuracy and constructability.
• Liaise with project managers, site teams, and subcontractors to integrate design and construction activities.
• Conduct design risk assessments, ensuring all health, safety, and environmental considerations are met.
• Manage project design schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure on-time project delivery.
• Support tendering and bid processes by preparing technical documentation and design inputs.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships with clients, local authorities, and regulatory bodies.

The Candidate: Required Experience and Competencies:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8+ years’ experience in water infrastructure design and project management.
• Proven experience delivering projects in line with Irish Water or similar utility standards.
• Strong knowledge of design software and tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or equivalent.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Become a part of something bigger.

At the heart of GMC is our people, from engineers through to customer service and we aim to work collaboratively towards our common goals.

GMC is an equal opportunity employer, and we aim to recruit and retain like-minded people from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of expertise. If you require any specific accommodations, we will make every reasonable effort to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact us at [e-mail].

In GMC we foster a work culture that promotes collaboration and learning, building an environment where our people have the capacity to maximise their potential whilst gaining the opportunity to continuously develop.

Our Future.

Since the founding of GMC in 1981 by Gerry McCloskey, GMC has grown to be Ireland’s leading Civils and Utilities company and the future for GMC is bright. We have engaged with our staff and other stakeholders to agree and publish our core values.

One of our core values is to "Focus on the Future".

Our growth to date reflects the confidence that our customers have in our service delivery, in the innovative approach that we bring to how we do our work, and to our culture of safety and quality.

We have ambitious plans to develop our footprint in Ireland and overseas but understand that every decision we make contributes to people’s quality of life throughout generations, and we don’t take that responsibility lightly as we build Ireland’s infrastructure of tomorrow, today.