Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

Breagh Recruitment Ltd; Carlow; Sur place; EUR 63 000 - 77 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company vehicle

Pension

25 days annual leave

Ongoing CPD and technical training

Clear progression to Senior Project/PM

Résumé du poste

Irish Engineering Contractor in Carlow seeks a Project Engineer to oversee water and wastewater infrastructure projects from design through commissioning. You will work closely with the Project Manager, design engineers and site teams to ensure on-time delivery and high-quality outcomes.

The role combines office-based engineering with regular site visits across Ireland, offering long-term career progression within the water utilities sector.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a Project Engineer, Mechanical or Electrical Engineer in construction or utilities.
• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience working with contractors on infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical knowledge with excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel across Ireland.

Responsabilités

• Assist in the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects from design through completion.
• Coordinate design information, technical documentation and construction drawings.
• Prepare technical submissions for client approval.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations and ensure specification compliance.
• Support procurement and scheduling of materials and subcontractors.
• Monitor project progress against programme and report on key milestones.
• Assist with the preparation of method statements, risk assessments and quality documentation.
• Carry out site inspections and coordinate with site teams, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Maintain project records including document control, variation logs and safety documentation.
• Assist with commissioning activities, project handover and preparation of O&M manuals.

Connaissances

3+ years experience

Engineering degree

Contractors experience

Technical knowledge

Driving licence

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Outils

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Description du poste

Location Carlow, Ireland Sector Engineering Salary 70,000.00 EU per annum

Job title: Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

Location: Co Carlow

Company: Irish Engineering Contractor delivering Mechanical & Electrical Water Infrastructure Projects

Salary: Up to €70,000 DOE

The Company

This well-established Irish engineering contractor has earned an excellent reputation for delivering mechanical, electrical and process projects across the water and wastewater sector. Working with public utilities, local authorities and industrial clients, they manage projects from design through to commissioning across Ireland.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint a Project Engineer to join their team in Carlow, Co Carlow. This is a varied role offering a mix of office-based engineering and regular site visits, providing excellent long-term career progression within the water industry.

The Role: Project Engineer

As Project Engineer, you will support the successful delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects from initial design through procurement, construction, commissioning and final handover.

Working closely with the Project Manager, design engineers, site teams, subcontractors and clients, you will coordinate technical information, prepare project documentation, monitor progress and ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards.

Must Have Requirements

• Must have 3+ years' experience as a Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineer or Electrical Engineer within construction or utilities.
• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience working with contractors on engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical knowledge with excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites across Ireland.

Preferred Experience

• Experience within the water or wastewater industry would be highly advantageous.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and technical drawing review.
• Experience preparing technical submissions, method statements and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical installations and commissioning activities.

Nice to Have

• Safe Pass and Manual Handling.
• Experience using Microsoft Project or similar planning software.
• Familiarity with public works contracts or utility infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects from design through completion.
• Coordinate design information, technical documentation and construction drawings.
• Prepare technical submissions for client approval.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations and ensure specification compliance.
• Support procurement and scheduling of materials and subcontractors.
• Monitor project progress against programme and report on key milestones.
• Assist with the preparation of method statements, risk assessments and quality documentation.
• Carry out site inspections and coordinate with site teams, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Maintain project records including document control, variation logs and safety documentation.
• Assist with commissioning activities, project handover and preparation of O&M manuals.

About You

You are an organised and proactive Project Engineer with a strong technical background and a genuine interest in delivering engineering infrastructure projects. You enjoy working between the office and site, solving technical problems and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

You are looking to develop your career with a contractor offering long-term opportunities within the growing Irish water and utilities sector.

What's on Offer

Salary: Upto €70,000 DOE

• Company vehicle
• Pension
• 25 days annual leave
• Ongoing CPD and technical training
• Clear progression to Senior Project Engineer and Project Manager
• Long-term pipeline of secured water infrastructure projects

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected engineering contractor delivering essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Ireland. You'll gain exposure to all aspects of project delivery while working alongside experienced engineers and project managers in a collaborative environment.

The business has a strong reputation for investing in its people and promoting from within, making this an ideal move for an ambitious Project Engineer looking to progress into project management.