Project Manager

Buttimer Engineering; Cahir; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Buttimer Engineering Ltd is seeking a Project Manager to lead multiple engineering projects in Ireland. The role focuses on planning, execution, procurement, and delivery across heavy mechanical/plumbing works with a strong emphasis on safety, quality and stakeholder management.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and drive projects from planning through handover, ensuring adherence to regulatory and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Project Management, Engineering, IT or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ large-scale mechanical/plumbing project management experience
• Experience leading multidisciplinary site teams and subcontractors
• Strong understanding of planning, budgeting, procurement and commercial management
• Knowledge of lean construction, modern project delivery methods, HSE and QA standards
• Proficient with MS Project and MS Office; Primavera experience desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution and delivery in line with contractual requirements
• Develop and manage project execution plans, programmes and milestones
• Coordinate labour, materials, subcontractors and resources to achieve objectives
• Monitor progress using KPIs, look-ahead schedules and reports
• Manage budgets, cash flow and cost control; track margins and risks
• Oversee variations and subcontractor accounts with the commercial team
• Coordinate procurement schedules and long-lead items with Procurement
• Ensure timely delivery of materials and performance of subcontractors
• Coordinate with clients, design teams and subcontractors
• Lead site management teams and ensure compliance with regulations and standards
• Drive programme performance through regular planning and progress meetings
• Ensure full HSE compliance and QA/QC procedures
• Chair progress meetings and provide regular project reports
• Coordinate snagging, final inspections and handover documents

Skills

Project planning

Leadership

Budgeting

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational

Lean construction

Quality standards

HSE

Education

Project Management degree

Engineering degree

Information Technology degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Microsoft Office

Job description

Would you like to be part of a company that is committed to excellence, helping our customers and partners optimise their production efficiency?

Together we find “A BETTER WAY”.

We are headquartered in Ireland and deliver design and engineering projects internationally. We are a growing, diversified engineering business, specialising in bulk materials handling systems and high-quality steel fabrication. We are expanding into new sectors and regions with our core areas of expertise including engineering design, materials handling, BOP turnkey solutions & modular build.

PROJECT MANAGER to lead project planning, execution and delivery across a number of engineering projects in Ireland.

About you

You have a degree degree in Project Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline, with a minimum 5 years’ of large-scale mechanical/plumbing project management experience, ideally in data centre, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, or large industrial projects.

You have a strong understanding of project planning, budgeting, procurement, and commercial management as well as experience leading multidisciplinary site teams and subcontractors.

Technically accurate, you are committed to quality and continuous improvement and have excellent leadership, communication, organisational, problem solving and stakeholder management skills.

You have knowledge of lean construction, modern project delivery methods, construction regulations, HSE, and quality standards. You are proficient with MS Project and Microsoft Office (Primavera experience desirable).

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Delivery

• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery in line with contractual requirements.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, programmes, and key milestones.
• Coordinate labour, materials, subcontractors, and resources to achieve project objectives.
• Monitor project progress using KPIs, look-ahead schedules, and reporting tools.
• Manage project budgets, cash flow, and cost control.
• Monitor project margins and identify risks to profitability.
• Oversee variations, change orders, and subcontractor accounts alongside the commercial team.

Procurement & Supply Chain

• Coordinate procurement schedules and manage long-lead items with Procurement team.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials and subcontractor performance.
• Verify compliance with project specifications and technical requirements.

Technical & Design Coordination

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, design teams, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, industry standards, and project specifications.
• Lead and motivate site management teams and subcontractors.
• Oversee installation activities, logistics, off-site manufacturing, and quality inspections.
• Drive programme performance through regular planning and progress meetings.

Health, Safety & Quality

• Ensure full compliance with HSE legislation and company safety standards.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and maintain high-quality project delivery.
• Conduct risk assessments, review RAMS, and promote a strong safety culture.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Chair progress meetings and provide regular project reports.
• Manage client expectations and resolve issues professionally and proactively.

Project Controls & Reporting

• Maintain accurate project documentation, RFIs, technical submissions, and progress reports.
• Track project risks, constraints, programme status, and commercial performance.
• Ensure documentation is complete for project close-out and handover.
• Plan and manage testing and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate snagging, defect resolution, and final inspections.
• Deliver successful project handover, including O&M manuals and as-built documentation.

Why Join Buttimer Engineering?

Buttimer Engineering is a thriving company, retaining that small company feel where everyone feels valued and included.

At Buttimer we invest in and develop our people, provide career progression, excellent salary & benefits as well as the opportunity to work on high-profile engineering projects in a collaborative and innovative working environment.