Project Engineer

Coffey; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffey is seeking a Project Engineer to deliver MEICA projects across Ireland. You will coordinate with design staff, engineers and support teams, stride toward client goals, and ensure project success from inception to close-out.

The role requires a degree in engineering and 0–2 years’ water/wastewater contracting exposure, with proficiency in MS Office and MS Project. Apply to join a safety-focused, outcomes-driven team at Coffey.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• 0–2 years water and wastewater contracting experience would be beneficial.
• Strong communication and computer literacy are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project team across multiple projects.
• Support senior management in achieving contract objectives for Coffey and clients.
• Liaise with internal and external design teams (civil, process, mechanical, electrical, ICA, H&S, BIM).
• Maintain and develop healthy client and stakeholder relationships from start to close-out.
• Support a team environment aligned with Coffey Group values.
• Proactively resolve issues related to scope, cost, and schedule.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

Project Engineers will be responsible for the delivery of MEICA projects throughout Ireland. High levels of motivation and resilience, together with strong technical and organisational skills are essential for this role. The Project Engineer will demonstrate integrity, a hard-working ethic and be target focused, whilst embracing the challenges and changes within the industry.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate with project team including design staff, engineers and support staff across multiple projects
• Support the senior management in the delivery of contracts objectives to Coffey Group and client goals and objectives
• Co-ordination and liaison with internal and external design teams in a multi-disciplinary environment, providing commercial and technical guidance. (civil, process, mechanical, electrical, ICA, H&S, BIM)
• Effectively maintain and develop healthy client and stakeholder relationships throughout the project from commencement to project close-out
• Support a team environment that supports Coffey Groups core values
• Proactively resolve performance, scope, cost and schedule issues,
• In-depth programme planning and scheduling of project deliverables and the development of resource loaded schedules for design and contract administration services
• Drive and ensure consistent implementation of health, safety, quality and environmental procedures to Coffey Group and client defined standards across all contracts. (PSDP and PSCS)
• Prepare accurate and timely preparation of on-going status reports to our clients and Coffey Group Management
• Consistently deliver on each project to achieve Coffey Group objectives for project financial performance and all aspects of overall project delivery (quality control, risk management, and profitability)

About You

Desirable Experience and Qualifications:

• Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 0-2 years water and wastewater industry contracting experience including site supervision and design would be beneficial
• Comprehensive knowledge of water and wastewater design and operational processeswould be beneficial
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Strong communication skills
• Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office applications
• Competent in use of Microsoft Project programming software
• Full clean Irish/EU driving license
• Authorised to work in Ireland i.e. critical skills or stamp 4 visa

About Us

Coffey is a family-owned water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist established in 1974. We are passionate about safety and have been delivering critical infrastructure projects on time and within budget for nearly 50 years. The hallmarks of our contracts are innovative solutions, engineering ingenuity, professional construction management and adherence to the highest safety and quality standards.