Principal Project Manager – Civil & Environmental Engineering
Location: Cork, Carlow or Dublin
Experience: Minimum 12 years’ post-graduate experience
The Opportunity
An established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Project Manager – Civil & Environmental Engineer to join its growing Circular Economy team.
This is an excellent opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio of projects, including waste management infrastructure, public realm developments, urban development schemes and renewable energy projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in technical delivery, team leadership and client management, with a clear career progression pathway towards Associate and Director-level positions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead civil and environmental design teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, to a high standard and within budget.
- Supervise, mentor and support the professional development of senior and junior team members.
- Prepare high-quality technical reports, tender documentation and project deliverables.
- Plan and manage design activities in collaboration with Project Directors.
- Ensure compliance with quality assurance procedures and relevant health and safety requirements.
- Coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams and external consultants.
- Manage client relationships and maintain clear, consistent project communications.
- Oversee project budgets and support effective resource management.
About You
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
- Chartered Engineer status.
- Minimum 12 years’ post-graduate experience in engineering design and project management.
- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.
- Strong track record in managing clients, external stakeholders and sub-consultants.
- Experience developing and managing project budgets.
- Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills.
- A proactive, adaptable and collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently.
- Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel for site visits and client meetings.
- Experience participating in Oral Hearings is desirable.
Career Development
The successful candidate will join an established and expanding consultancy, with opportunities to work across a varied project portfolio and progress towards senior leadership positions.
Job Details
- Job Type: Full Time
- Education Level: Bachelors degree
- Salary Description: Competitive Salary Offered
- Job Ref: 0511F
- Closing Date: 31/12/2026
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