Project Manager Water

Mace; Athlone; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a motivated project professional in Ireland to drive civil infrastructure projects with a focus on safety, quality, and timely delivery. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, manage procurement and changes, and work to ensure governance and budget adherence.

Ideal candidates bring memberships in professional bodies, a relevant degree, and strong stakeholder relationships, plus experience in water/utilities or environmental projects and a sustainability mindset.

Qualifications

• Membership of professional bodies such as RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent.
• A degree or equivalent with professional work experience in engineering, construction, or project management.
• A driving licence (and vehicle) desirable.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams.
• Experience building relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Experience with water, utilities or civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience with wastewater and potable water systems is an advantage.
• Knowledge of sustainability and carbon considerations shaping project outlooks.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety-first culture and wellbeing.
• Apply local HSW regulations effectively.
• Deliver projects to agreed plans and milestones.
• Coordinate stakeholders for timely delivery.
• Monitor budgets, risks, and mitigations.
• Maintain quality and governance standards.
• Manage procurement and project changes.
• Drive collaboration, performance, and sustainable outcomes.

Skills

Professional memberships (RICS/CIOB/AP

Driving licence

Commercial & financial acumen

Leadership of large diverse teams

Stakeholder relationship building

Water/wastewater/civil infrastructure

Sustainability & carbon awareness

Education

Engineering/Construction or related project management degree

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Promote safety-first culture and wellbeing.
• Apply local HSW regulations effectively.
• Deliver projects to agreed plans and milestones.
• Coordinate stakeholders for timely delivery.
• Monitor budgets, risks, and mitigations.
• Maintain quality and governance standards.
• Manage procurement and project changes.
• Drive collaboration, performance, and sustainable outcomes.

You’ll Need To Have

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
• A degree or equivalent with professional work experience in engineering, construction or related project management discipline.
• Driving licence and vehicle is desirable.
• Commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience of leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams.
• Experience of developing and forming relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Experience with water, utilities or civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience with wastewater and potable water systems is a definite advantage.
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.