Principal Project Manager – Civil and Environmental Engineering

Fehily Timoney & Company Ltd.; Dublin, Carlow, Cork; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous Professional Development

Employee Experience

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Family Benefits

Work Life Balance

Health and lifestyle benefits

Complimentary gym membership

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Ireland is seeking a Principal Project Manager to join their Circular Economy team. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 15 years' experience in civil and environmental engineering, along with proven project management skills. Key responsibilities include leading design teams, managing client relationships, and delivering high-quality projects. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement in a dynamic company culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years' post‑graduate experience in design and project management.
• Proven track record in managing multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and environmental design team for project delivery.
• Supervise and support senior and junior staff development.
• Prepare technical reports and tender documentation.
• Plan and manage design activities with Project Directors.

Skills

Leadership in design team

Client engagement

Project budget management

Excellent communication skills

Adaptability

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Principal Project Manager – Civil and Environmental Engineering

Fehily Timoney and Company (FT) is one of Ireland’s largest indigenous consultancies, specialising in Sustainable Infrastructure, Circular Economy, Environment, Energy and Renewables.

FT is seeking to recruit a Principal Project Manager – Civil and Environmental Engineering to join our Circular Economy team in Cork, Carlow or Dublin. The role is ideally suited to candidates with a minimum of 15 years’ experience in the field.

The successful candidate will become part of a well-established and growing company, with the opportunity to expand their skills and gain experience across a diverse portfolio of projects. These include waste management infrastructure developments, public realm, urban development schemes and renewable energy projects.

FT offers a defined and supportive career progression pathway, with clear opportunities to advance to Associate and Director level roles.

FT’s Responsibilities

• Lead civil and environmental design team to ensure timely, high‑quality, and cost‑effective project delivery
• Supervise, mentor, and support the development of senior and junior staff
• Prepare high‑standard technical reports and tender documentation
• Plan and manage design activities in close collaboration with Project Directors
• Ensure all work complies with internal quality assurance processes and relevant health and safety regulations
• Coordinate effectively with other team members across disciplines
• Manage client relationships and maintain clear, consistent project communications

Skills / Qualifications

• Degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering or related discipline, with Chartered Engineer status
• Minimum of 15 years’ post‑graduate experience in design and project management
• Proven track record in managing multi‑disciplinary design teams
• Strong experience in engaging with clients, external stakeholders and sub‑consultants
• Proficient in developing and managing project budgets
• Energetic and driven professional with excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills
• Adaptable and collaborative, with a strong team‑oriented approach
• Self‑motivated and capable of working independently and efficiently
• Willingness to travel for site visits and client meetings as required
• Experience participating in oral hearings is desirable

Is FT the right fit for you?

Ready to take the next step? Reach out to us at [e-mail] today. Your application will be handled with complete confidentiality and will be considered immediately upon receipt.

Why Join FT?

• Continuous Professional Development

  We’re passionate about helping you grow, providing resources and training opportunities for ongoing professional development and to encourage your creative thinking. Team members have 5 CPD learning days per year. FT’s commitment to CPD is recognised through our CPD Accredited Employer standard.

• Employee Experience

  When you join FT, you’re becoming part of a vibrant community – not just a workplace – where continuous learning, personal growth and development are at the core of what we do. We are committed to offering clear career paths, goal‑setting support and meaningful opportunities for achievement. Beyond professional development, we also provide a diverse and enriching experience, including chances to get involved in climate action and sustainability, fundraising and volunteering. We offer sports and social events throughout the year.

• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

  In FT, we don’t just talk about equality—we live it through our vibrant culture that celebrates diversity, promotes inclusion, and prioritises your wellbeing with dedicated programs. FT is proud of our commitment and is accredited for inclusive and diverse practices.

• Family Benefits

  We view employees as individuals with full and busy lives outside of the workplace. We aim to celebrate life’s joyful moments and provide support during challenging times. That’s why we offer leave for important personal milestones such as getting married, buying a house and flexible parental leave. We also provide compassionate leave and paid sick leave when needed. In recognition of special occasions, FT offers gifts to employees celebrating their nuptials and welcoming a new baby.

• Work Life Balance

  At FT we understand that a healthy work‑life balance is essential to a positive, productive and healthy work environment. That’s why FT offers a flexible range of benefits designed to support our employees’ wellbeing including early weekend starts with shorter Fridays, hot desking in our offices, hybrid working options, flexi‑start system, 22 to 27 days annual leave and 4 company days per year.

FT offers competitive compensation packages, full support for professional membership fees, and gifts each year to show our appreciation for all staff contributions. Complimentary parking is available at each of our offices.

We believe that true wellbeing encompasses both physical and mental health. To support this, we offer a variety of wellbeing benefits including a health and lifestyle contribution that can be used to meet your personal and family health needs – recognising that wellbeing looks different for everyone. Employees in our Dublin office can enjoy complimentary gym membership, and all staff have access to flu vaccines and regular health screenings. We also offer a bike‑to‑work scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme, and support from our in‑house mental health first aid team.

Testimonials

James O'Neill, Principal Engineer
“As a Principal Engineer I have worked on major projects both nationally and internationally. I would highly recommend FT as a company working on best‑in‑class projects in an organisation where your impact is noticed and rewarded.”

Dylan Whelan
“I’m glad to have completed an engineering internship with FT. The breadth of experience gained, mentorship received and company culture made it a very rewarding experience.”

Emily Archer, Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer
“The opportunities and experience I have gained from working as part of the FT team has encouraged and very much supported my growth as a Geotechnical Engineer.”

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