Project Manager - Wastewater

Harper Finley Professional Recruitment; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Harper Finley Professional Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Wastewater for a dynamic Irish civil engineering and infrastructure business. The role covers Southeast and Midlands regional delivery, supporting the Wastewater Projects Manager and leading site teams to deliver wastewater infrastructure projects on time and within budget.

You will review designs, manage programmes, resources and stakeholders, ensure compliance with Irish/UK water standards, and provide

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within the water/wastewater sector.
• Strong knowledge of Irish/UK water and wastewater standards.
• Full clean driving licence - essential.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Provide operational and technical support to site supervisors and engineers.
• Lead and coordinate projects from planning to completion.
• Review constructability and identify delivery issues.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans and schedules.
• Monitor performance against programme, scope, quality and costs.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with clients and subcontractors.
• Prepare regular project reports and communicate progress to management.

Skills

Project management

Water/wastewater sector

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Site supervision coordination

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Project Manager - Wastewater

Location: Southeast Region

Salary: €70,000 - €85,000 DOE

Full-time, permanent | Site-based / Regional

A dynamic and fast-growing Irish civil engineering and infrastructure business is seeking an experienced Delivery Manager - Wastewater to join its dedicated wastewater delivery team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Wastewater Projects Manager, supporting the delivery of multiple wastewater infrastructure projects across the Southeast and Midlands. This is a hands-on delivery role, providing operational and technical support to Site Supervisors and Engineers while managing project performance, programme, resources, stakeholders, and commercial requirements. Projects will include Uisce Éireann infrastructure works, wastewater treatment upgrades, wastewater network upgrades, and associated water and wastewater infrastructure projects across both urban and rural environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wastewater Projects Manager in the successful delivery of multiple wastewater infrastructure projects
• Provide operational and technical support to Site Supervisors, Engineers, and wider project teams
• Lead and coordinate projects from planning and mobilisation through to completion
• Review the constructability of wastewater design solutions and identify potential delivery issues
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, programmes, and resource-loaded schedules
• Monitor project performance against programme, scope, quality, and commercial requirements
• Identify and resolve issues relating to performance, scope, cost, resources, and scheduling
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, client representatives, subcontractors, consultants, and other stakeholders
• Coordinate effectively with internal teams, departments, and third-party providers
• Prepare and communicate regular project reports and progress updates for internal management and clients
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting on project status, progress, risks, and key issues
• Support contract administration and commercial management throughout project delivery
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with relevant Irish and UK water and wastewater standards
• Provide leadership and support to project teams throughout the construction phase
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Project Management, Delivery Management, Construction Management, or similar role within the water/wastewater sector
• Strong water and wastewater experience - essential
• Experience working to Irish or UK water and wastewater standards - essential
• Experience delivering wastewater infrastructure projects, ideally including network upgrades and/or wastewater treatment works
• Experience working on Uisce Éireann infrastructure projects highly desirable
• Strong understanding of construction delivery and project coordination
• Experience working with Site Supervisors, Engineers, subcontractors, clients, and wider project teams
• Relevant academic or technical qualification desirable
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project costs, scope, and programme
• Confident and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Full clean driving licence - essential

Offer

• Salary: €70,000-€85,000 DOE
• Full-time, permanent position
• Regional role covering the Southeast and Midlands
• Opportunity to work on major Uisce Éireann water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Exposure to wastewater treatment upgrades and network infrastructure projects
• Established and growing Irish civil engineering and infrastructure business
• Work closely with an experienced Wastewater Projects Manager and wider delivery team
• Significant responsibility across multiple projects and sites
• Strong opportunities for career progression within a growing business
• Competitive benefits package