Project Engineer - Metering

GMC Utilities Group; Blanchardstown; Remote; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GMC Utilities Group is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Metering Team, supporting utility metering projects across Leinster. The role blends office and site work, coordinating with clients, utility providers and subcontractors to deliver safely, on time and within quality standards.

You will review drawings, manage technical aspects, assist with planning and procurement, and contribute to continuous improvement within the Metering Team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction, Energy, Utilities or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in project engineering, utilities, construction or infrastructure environment.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements within construction and utility environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the engineering and technical aspects of metering projects across Leinster.
• Support projects from initial planning and design through to installation, commissioning and completion.
• Coordinate with clients, utility companies, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Review drawings, specifications, technical documentation and project requirements.
• Carry out site surveys, inspections and technical assessments as required.
• Assist with the planning and scheduling of site works and installation activities.

Skills

Project coordination

Reading drawings

Health & safety

Communication

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

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.

GMC Utilities Group is seeking an experienced and motivated Project Engineer to join our Metering Team, supporting the delivery of utility metering projects across Leinster.

This is a hands-on project delivery role, combining engineering, coordination, site management and client engagement. The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, site teams, utility providers, subcontractors and customers to ensure metering projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to the required quality standards.

The role will suit an engineer who enjoys working across both office and site environments and is looking to develop their career within the utilities and infrastructure sector.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate the engineering and technical aspects of metering projects across Leinster.
• Support projects from initial planning and design through to installation, commissioning and completion.
• Coordinate with clients, utility companies, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.
• Review drawings, specifications, technical documentation and project requirements.
• Carry out site surveys, inspections and technical assessments as required.
• Assist with the planning and scheduling of site works and installation activities.
• Monitor project progress against programme, budget, quality and technical requirements.
• Provide technical support and guidance to site teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure metering installations are completed in accordance with relevant standards, specifications and client requirements.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, site constraints and project risks.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, reports, records and handover information.
• Assist with procurement, material requirements and subcontractor coordination.
• Support commissioning, testing and final project close-out.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with GMC Utilities Group's health, safety, environmental and quality procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Metering Team.

The Candidate: Required Experience and Competencies:

• Degree in Engineering, Construction, Energy, Utilities or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a project engineering, utilities, construction or infrastructure environment.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements within construction and utility environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, subcontractors and site teams.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel to projects throughout Leinster.

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.