Project Manager Water

Mace; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a Project Manager to deliver water sector projects across Ireland. You will coordinate design, procurement and technical services, manage risks and budgets, and engage stakeholders to drive project success.

The ideal candidate has a degree in construction/engineering or PM accreditation, with experience in water or civil infrastructure, and a collaborative, safety‑conscious approach. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Degree in construction, engineering or project management.
• Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE) or equivalent development.
• Strong stakeholder, commercial and leadership capability.
• Experience in water, utilities or civil infrastructure; understanding of sustainability and carbon impacts.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of project plans from brief to completion.
• Coordinate design, procurement and technical services.
• Monitor programme, budget, risks and documentation.
• Ensure quality systems align with the Mace Way.
• Engage stakeholders and lead project activities.
• Manage consultants, contractors and resources.
• Apply safety and net‑zero principles.
• Update plans and records project changes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Water industry experience

Education

Degree in construction/engineering/PM

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. We require Project Managers within the water industry for roles with a nationwide water body to work on water projects. The ideal candidate will have worked with water, waste water, potable water, drainage, water infrastructure or capital delivery plans for water projects. The roles are open nationwide for suitably qualified candidates. The roles are hybrid with travel required 1-2 days per week.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Supporting delivery of project plans from brief to completion.
• Coordinating design, procurement and technical services.
• Monitoring programme, budget, risks and documentation.
• Ensuring quality systems align with the Mace Way.
• Engaging stakeholders and leads project activities.
• Managing consultants, contractors and resources.
• Applying safety and net‑zero principles.
• Updating plans and records project changes.

You’ll Need To Have

• Degree‑qualified with experience in construction, engineering or project management.
• Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE) or equivalent development.
• Strong stakeholder, commercial and leadership capability.
• Experience in water, utilities or civil infrastructure, with understanding of sustainability and carbon impacts.

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.

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