Senior Project Manager

Ward Personnel; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Galway-based civil/structural engineering consultancy seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead high‑profile projects from feasibility to handover. You will mentor engineers, strengthen client relationships, and drive project strategy, commercial performance and growth.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements and the chance to shape major development outcomes across public and private sectors.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with Engineers Ireland or equivalent.
• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Proven experience managing engineering projects from start to handover.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with budget management experience.
• Experience administering NEC4 contracts including events and warnings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience delivering infrastructure and major developments.
• Familiarity with public sector procurement and delivery frameworks.
• Experience supporting business development and client accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from concept through construction and handover.
• Act as the primary client contact, delivering projects to high standards.
• Manage programmes, budgets, resources and financial performance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to meet objectives on time and budget.
• Prepare reports, tender submissions and construction deliverables.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks throughout the lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Administer NEC4 processes including Early Warning Notifications and Compensation Events.
• Mentor engineers and develop graduate team members.
• Support business development and tender submissions.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Commercial awareness

Project management

Education

Chartered Engineer (Engineers Ireland or equivalent)

Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Job description

Galway | Civil / Structural Engineering Consultancy

Lead Exceptional Projects. Influence Communities. Shape the Future.

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Senior Project Manager with a background in Civil or Structural Engineering to join a growing multidisciplinary consultancy team in Galway.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded and client‑focused professional who thrives on leading complex projects, managing stakeholder relationships, and delivering innovative engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of public and private sector developments.

As a senior member of the team, you will play a key role in shaping project outcomes, mentoring engineering teams, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to the continued growth of a respected consultancy business.

The Opportunity

As Senior Project Manager, you will take ownership of high‑profile engineering and infrastructure projects, acting as a trusted advisor to clients while leading multidisciplinary teams through every stage of project delivery.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Lead major engineering and infrastructure projects from feasibility through to completion.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Deliver projects across a diverse range of sectors in both the public and private sectors.
• Drive successful project outcomes while balancing programme, quality, commercial, and technical requirements.
• Mentor and develop engineers and technical professionals.
• Influence project strategy, commercial performance, and business growth initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with experienced engineering, planning, and environmental professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering projects from concept and planning through to construction and handover.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, resources, and financial performance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.
• Prepare and oversee project reports, technical documentation, tender submissions, and construction‑stage deliverables.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project performance and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Administer and manage projects delivered under NEC4 contracts, ensuring effective contract management and successful commercial outcomes.
• Lead NEC4 processes including Early Warning Notifications, Compensation Events, programme management, and risk reduction activities.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, local authorities, and key project stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings and facilitate effective communication throughout all stages of project delivery.
• Provide strategic advice and guidance to clients.
• Ensure client expectations are understood, managed, and consistently exceeded.
• Mentor, support, and develop engineers, technicians, and graduate team members.
• Foster a collaborative and high‑performing team culture.
• Provide technical guidance and quality oversight across project deliverables.
• Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing.

Business Development

• Support the preparation of proposals, bids, and tender submissions.
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and new client engagement.
• Contribute to strategic business growth initiatives.
• Represent the business professionally within industry networks and at client events.

About You

You are a motivated, commercially aware, and client‑focused engineering professional with a passion for project leadership and delivering high‑quality outcomes.

• Chartered Engineer (Engineers Ireland or equivalent).
• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience managing engineering projects from commencement through to successful handover.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets and financial performance.
• Practical experience administering and delivering projects under NEC4 contracts, including Compensation Events, Early Warnings, programme management, and contract administration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience delivering infrastructure, transportation, utilities, water, energy, or major development projects.
• Familiarity with public sector procurement and project delivery frameworks.
• Experience supporting business development, tendering, and client account management.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary consulting engineering environment.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to lead high‑profile and impactful engineering projects.
• Exposure to a broad and diverse project portfolio.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing and ambitious organisation.
• Collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Ongoing professional development, leadership training, and mentoring opportunities