Senior Project Manager

EPS Group; Naas; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Professional development

CPD accreditation

Supportive environment

Laptop provided

Flexible working

High-profile projects

Job summary

EPS Group is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of mechanical and electrical water and wastewater projects across Leinster. You will manage multidisciplinary teams and drive complex projects from planning through commissioning and handover.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent organisation and budget control, with a focus on safety and compliance. You will coordinate with clients, contractors, and suppliers to ensure successful outcomes and continuous

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Engineering or related discipline.
• Alternative qualifications with significant industry experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years' project management or engineering experience.
• Full EU/Irish driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project management of water and wastewater pumping and treatment installations.
• Manage project delivery from initial planning through to commissioning and final handover.
• Procure and manage labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Ensure all projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Prepare engineering reports, method statements, risk assessments, and commissioning schedules.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers and project teams.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety requirements and promote a strong safety culture across project sites.
• Manage all O&M documentation and project close-out requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance project performance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Scheduling

MS Office

PM software

Contract understanding

Communication

Team mentorship

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering degree

Alternative qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

About The Role

EPS Group is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of mechanical and electrical water and wastewater projects across Leinster. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where you'll lead complex projects, manage multidisciplinary teams, and play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the project management of water and wastewater pumping and treatment installations.
• Manage project delivery from initial planning through to commissioning and final handover.
• Procure and manage labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Ensure all projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Prepare engineering reports, method statements, risk assessments, and commissioning schedules.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers and project teams.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety requirements and promote a strong safety culture across project sites.
• Manage all O&M documentation and project close-out requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance project performance.

About You

You are a motivated and solutions-focused engineering professional with strong leadership skills and a proven track record of delivering projects in a mechanical, electrical, or utility environment.

Skills & Experience

• Strong project management experience within an engineering environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and project teams.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Good understanding of contract conditions and project administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience within the water, wastewater, utilities, or M&E sectors is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in project engineering, site management, M&E installation, and personnel management would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Alternative relevant qualifications combined with significant industry experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years' project management or engineering experience.
• Full EU/Irish driving licence.

What EPS Group Offers

At EPS Group, we invest in our people and provide opportunities to build rewarding, long-term careers.

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• CPD-accredited employer.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Company laptop/desktop and mobile phone.
• Flexible working arrangements, where operationally appropriate.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects that make a real difference.

We welcome speculative applications from individuals of all levels.

If you have any questions about this role or would like further information, please contact our recruiting team by emailing [e-mail].

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.