Principal Project Manager Sustainable Infrastructure

Fehily Timoney & Company Ltd.; Dublin, Carlow, Cork; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous Professional Development

Flexible working options

Health and lifestyle contributions

Family benefits

Gym membership

Job summary

A major civil engineering consultancy in Ireland is looking for a Principal Project Manager to lead their Sustainable Infrastructure team in Dublin. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering, Chartered Engineer status, and a minimum of 12 years of project management experience in infrastructure. The role offers an extensive range of responsibilities including leading design teams, preparing technical reports, and managing client relationships. This position provides paths for career advancement and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 12 years post-graduate experience in infrastructure project management.
• Experience delivering highway or greenway projects.
• Multi-disciplinary design management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary design teams for project delivery.
• Supervise and mentor staff in the Infrastructure Division.
• Prepare technical reports and tender documents.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Principal Project Manager Sustainable Infrastructure

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

FT’s team of skilled civil, structural, and geotechnical engineers, and scientists deliver comprehensive, sustainable design and project management solutions. We offer end-to-end consultancy services, encompassing site selection, feasibility studies, option evaluation, planning, detailed design, procurement, contract administration, and construction supervision. FT’s integrated approach ensures cost-effective and sustainable outcomes for both public and private sector clients.

FT is seeking to appoint a Principal Project Manager to join our Sustainable Infrastructure team in either our Cork, Carlow or Dublin offices.

The successful candidate will become part of an established and dynamic company, with the opportunity to expand their expertise and broaden their professional experience. The role provides exposure to a diverse range of projects, including national road schemes, greenway and active travel, public transport and renewable energy projects, as well as major design and build schemes.

FT offers the successful candidate a clear path for career development to Associate and Director positions.

FT’s Responsibilities

What would my main responsibilities be in this role?

• Leading multi-disciplinary design teams, ensuring projects are delivered to the required timescales, quality and budgets
• Supervising and mentoring senior and junior staff within the Infrastructure Division
• Preparation of technical reports and tender documents
• Planning and managing design work, working closely with Engineering Discipline Leads and Technicians
• Ensuring compliance with our quality assurance and management systems and relevant health and safety legislation
• Coordinating his/her work with other members of the project and Infrastructure team
• Managing the client relationship and communications for his/her project

Skills / Qualifications

Am I the right person for the role?

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field and Chartered Engineer status
• 12 years post-graduate experience in the design and project management of infrastructure schemes, including delivering projects in Ireland
• Delivery of highway or greenway projects in accordance with TII and NTA Standards and Guidelines a plus
• Experience in the delivery of design and build projects a plus
• Multi-disciplinary design management experience
• Experience engaging with clients, external stakeholders and sub-consultants
• Experience in creating and managing budgets
• Candidate should be a high-energy professional with excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills
• Flexible and a good team player
• Works efficiently and on own initiative
• Must be prepared to travel to site visits and client meetings

Is FT the right fit for you?

Ready to take the next step? Does FT sound like the right fit for you? 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?

Join our team and enjoy a premium benefits package that features:

• 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 careers 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 offer 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 inhouse mental health first aid team.

FT provide our clients with a ‘one stop shop’ in the role of Clients Representative for roads projects. A fostered partner approach of blending technical knowledge and experience with a customised project team allow for the continued success of projects for our clients. Our clients include local authorities and the Transport Infrastructure Ireland.

“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.”

James O'Neill

Principal Engineer

“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.”

Dylan Whelan

“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 Senior Geologist.”

Emily Archer

Senior Geologist

“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.”