Project Manager – Energy & Civil Infrastructure Project

Breagh Recruitment Ltd; Leinster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Annual salary review

Competitive contributory pension

27 days annual leave plus public holdi

Job summary

Major Irish Engineering & Infrastructure Contractor in Co Meath is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a major energy and civil infrastructure project. You will lead site teams, manage cost, schedule and safety, and ensure contractual obligations are met.

You will report to the Contracts Manager or Project Director, coordinating with commercial and engineering teams to drive programme delivery, manage stakeholders, and maintain quality across all project phases.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience delivering major civil engineering, utilities or energy infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing complex site-based construction projects in Ireland.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, particularly Public Works Contracts.
• Experience leading site teams, subcontractors, budgets and programmes.
• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a relevant trade qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for project delivery from commencement through to completion and handover.
• Manage Site Managers, Site Engineers, Section Managers and subcontractors to ensure efficient site operations.
• Develop, review and manage construction programmes, ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, ensuring risk assessments and safe systems of work are implemented.
• Oversee project budgets, cost control, forecasting and commercial performance alongside the commercial team.
• Manage subcontractor performance, procurement requirements and resource allocation.
• Identify programme risks, technical issues and potential delays, implementing corrective measures where required.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications, contract requirements and quality standards.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Provide regular progress reports and commercial updates to senior management.
• Coordinate engineering, site management and commercial teams to maintain programme delivery.
• Ensure all project documentation, reporting and contractual obligations are properly managed.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

Health and safety awareness

Stakeholder management

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction Management qualification

Job description

Project Manager - Energy & Civil Infrastructure Project (BH-4092)

Location County Meath, Ireland Sector Building & Construction Salary 90,000.00 EU to 95,000.00 EU per annum

Job title: Project Manager - Energy & Civil Infrastructure Project

Location: Co Meath

Company: Major Irish Engineering & Infrastructure Contractor

Package: €90,000 to €95,000 + annual bonus, pension, private healthcare allowance, 27 days annual leave plus public holidays.

The Company

This major Irish engineering and infrastructure contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering complex civil engineering, energy and utility infrastructure projects across Ireland and the UK.

With a significant presence in the energy sector, the company delivers major transmission and distribution infrastructure, power networks and civil engineering works for public and private sector clients.

With a strong pipeline of projects across County Meath and the wider Leinster region, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a major energy infrastructure project in Co Meath.

The Role: Project Manager

As Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the safe, commercial and operational delivery of a significant energy and civil infrastructure project in County Meath.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager or Project Director, you will manage the site delivery team, including Site Managers, Site Engineers and Section Managers, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

This is a senior project delivery position with responsibility for programme management, subcontractor performance, commercial control and client relationships.

You will work closely with the commercial and engineering teams to manage project risks, maintain progress and ensure contractual obligations are met throughout construction.

Must Have Requirements

• Must have proven experience as a Project Manager delivering major civil engineering, utilities or energy infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing complex site-based construction projects in Ireland is required.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, particularly Public Works Contracts.
• Proven experience managing site teams, subcontractors, project budgets and construction programmes.
• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a relevant trade qualification is required.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience on transmission and distribution, power infrastructure or utility projects would be beneficial.
• Experience delivering large public infrastructure projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project financial performance.
• Experience dealing directly with clients, consultants and key project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for project delivery from commencement through to completion and handover.
• Manage Site Managers, Site Engineers, Section Managers and subcontractors to ensure efficient site operations.
• Develop, review and manage construction programmes, ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, ensuring risk assessments and safe systems of work are implemented.
• Oversee project budgets, cost control, forecasting and commercial performance alongside the commercial team.
• Manage subcontractor performance, procurement requirements and resource allocation.
• Identify programme risks, technical issues and potential delays, implementing corrective measures where required.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications, contract requirements and quality standards.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Provide regular progress reports and commercial updates to senior management.
• Coordinate engineering, site management and commercial teams to maintain programme delivery.
• Ensure all project documentation, reporting and contractual obligations are properly managed.

About You

You are an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in civil engineering, energy infrastructure or major utility projects.

You understand the commercial and operational demands of delivering complex construction projects and are comfortable managing multidisciplinary site teams, subcontractors and client relationships.

You will have a practical approach to problem solving, strong knowledge of construction contracts and the ability to manage programme, cost, safety and quality without losing sight of the overall project objectives.

Experience working on major Irish infrastructure projects and a good understanding of Public Works Contracts will be particularly important.

What's on Offer

Salary: €90,000 to €95,000 DOE

Benefits

• Discretionary annual performance bonus
• Annual salary review
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• 27 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Private healthcare allowance
• Life assurance and health screening
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Long-term career progression within major infrastructure and energy projects

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a substantial energy infrastructure project in Co Meath with a contractor that has a strong pipeline of work across Ireland.

The position offers genuine responsibility for project delivery, commercial performance and site management, with the backing of experienced engineering and commercial teams.

For a Project Manager currently working in civil engineering, utilities or energy infrastructure, this role offers an attractive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to progress into more senior project delivery positions.