Project Lead

Writech Industrial Services Ltd; Mullingar; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire protection solutions provider in County Westmeath is seeking a Project Lead to manage and mentor a team of Project Engineers. Responsibilities include overseeing multiple projects from design to commissioning, developing standard operating procedures, and ensuring projects are tracked and effectively managed. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in Project Management, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit software. This role offers a Monday to Friday schedule and is pivotal for operational success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years working experience as Senior Project Engineer/Project Manager.
• Demonstrated skills in Project Management.
• Proven record of building effective professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead Project Engineers overseeing multiple projects.
• Develop and update Design SOPs, Manuals, Procedures for the department.
• Ensure all projects are tracked, monitored, and updated.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Microsoft Office

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

The Writech Group are an internationally recognised leader in Fire Protection Systems. We are internationally approved to Design, Manufacture, Install, Service & Commission to all standards & have Award Winning expertise in Fire Sprinkler Protection, Foam enhanced Fire Protection, Gas Protection, Firewater Mist Protection, Insert Gas Protection & Special Hazard Fire Protection.

The Role

The Project Lead will support the Project Engineering team in enhancing our Project Management activities. The Project Lead will be responsible for leading, coaching, mentoring, training and supporting a team of Project Engineers to maximise their full potential, implementing training and coaching programme to fulfil operational requirements in line with Company strategy, policies, procedures and processes, manage the recruitment, onboarding, performance management, retention, employee engagement and learning development of team members within the Project Management section of your Department.

Days: Monday – Friday.

Essential Criteria

• Degree in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum of 10+ years working experience as Senior Project Engineer/ Project Manager
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office skills, knowledge of sprinkler systems/designs and AutoCAD and Revit software
• Demonstrated skills in Project Management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work and manage challenging workload.
• Flexible, adaptable and can-do attitude to work
• Proven record of building and sustaining effective and professional working relationships; being a trusted advisor to colleagues
• Excellent time management, attention to detail, and reliability skills.

Desirable Criteria

• PRINCE or similar Project Management Qualification
• LPCB – Basic, Intermediate and FHC Exams
• Train the Trainer or similar Qualification

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and lead Project Engineers overseeing multiple projects from design to commissioning and collaborating and supporting the Commercial, Design and Service teams.
• Development and updating of Design SOP’s, Manuals, Procedures for your Department in line with legislative, regulatory, Company and Client requirements.
• Schedule and plan for upcoming works and provide updates to relevant Departments to ensure project resources are available when required.
• Ensure all projects are tracked, monitored, planned and progress updated in relevant project management schedules and systems.
• Review and analyse reports in Structures and all project data is up to date for accurate invoicing and billing.
• Develop and implement standard designs and project tools used to build efficiencies in project execution.
• Review all drawings as per code – provide succession development training of staff to upskill their abilities to do same.