Senior Project Manager

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Naas; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop/desktop provided

Work mobile phone provided

Flexible working options

Job summary

EPS Group in Leinster is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead mechanical projects, manage water and wastewater installations, and drive delivery on complex pumping systems.

You will oversee procurement, scheduling, site labour, and reporting, while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring safety and documentation compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ industry experience.
• Full EU/Irish driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Project management of water and wastewater pumping and treatment installations.
• Procurement of all BOQ items for projects, including labour, parts, and materials.
• Timeline planning from contract award to completion and handover of documentation.
• Procurement and management of site labour for projects.
• Ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Writing engineering reports, method statements, risk assessments, and commissioning schedules.
• Managing a team of junior engineers on specific projects.
• Responsible for all O&M documentation, health & safety documentation, and enforcing safe work practices on site.
• Developing goals and plans to prioritise, organise, and meet deadlines.

Skills

Project management

MS Office

Project software

Contracts knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Water/wastewater industry experience

Education

Third-level Engineering degree

EU driving licence

Tools

PC proficiency

Job description

Location: On site / Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | General
Salary: Negotiable salary

About the Role

EPS Group has an immediate vacancy for a Senior Project Manager in the Leinster area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Mechanical Project Manager to join a fast-paced and innovative company. Industry-specific project management and engineering experience are a requirement for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project management of water and wastewater pumping and treatment installations
• Procurement of all BOQ items for projects, including labour, parts, and materials
• Timeline planning of all installations from contract award through to completion and handover of documentation
• Procurement and management of site labour for projects
• Ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget
• Writing engineering reports, method statements, risk assessments, and commissioning schedules
• Managing a team of junior engineers on specific projects
• Responsible for all O&M documentation, health & safety documentation, and enforcement of safe work practices on site during all EPS installations
• Developing specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise, and achieve project deadlines

Key Competencies and Skills:

• Proficiency in PC skills, including MS Office and project software
• Working knowledge of conditions of contracts
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong engineering, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Willingness to learn and be challenged in the water and wastewater industry
• Proven experience in an engineering role within an electrical/mechanical environment
• Experience in implementing opportunities and initiatives within tight timeframes
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Experience in project engineering, site management, M&E installation, personnel management, and water/wastewater industry experience will be an advantage

Qualifications:

• Third-level Engineering degree
• Similar relevant third-level qualification and experience will be considered
• Minimum 5 years’ industry experience
• Full EU/Irish driving licence

Compensation Package:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Laptop or desktop and work mobile phone provided
• Flexible working options, dependent on location and role requirements
• See company website for more information on benefits of working with EPS Group

We welcome speculative applications from individuals of all levels.

Equal Opportunity Statement - EPS Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Company Profile

Since 1968, we have grown from a modest electrical and pumping services business and developed into an innovative, internationally exporting product and service provider, now focused upon the water, wastewater and clean technology sectors, operating across the Republic of Ireland, the UK and Northern Europe.

We are an international water infrastructure specialist, one of the few genuine end-to-end service providers in the global water sector, providing large scale employment, bringing market leading and ground breaking technologies to Ireland and working to improve the country's water infrastructure.

Our vision is to be the best and most rewarding place to work for our teams, to be our customer’s outstanding partner of choice and we are committed to being a Net Zero, sustainable business.