Senior Project Manager- M&E Building Services

Boden Group; Kildare; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Private health insurance

Dental plan

Annual leave

Wellbeing days

Maternity/Paternity leave

Learning & development

Career progression

Company vehicle

Job summary

Boden Group in Ireland is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead construction and M&E delivery across major projects in Kildare. You will oversee site operations, coordinate trades and ensure safety, quality and on-time performance.

The role requires a degree in engineering or building services, significant post-qualification experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication with clients and consultants.

Qualifications

• A degree or higher diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant post-qualification experience in construction, M&E project delivery or building services.
• Experience working with major contractors on large-scale, complex construction projects.
• Strong understanding of M&E installations, construction sequencing and the coordination of multiple trades.
• Experience managing subcontractors, site teams, programmes and project deliverables.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety requirements, building regulations and relevant quality and certification standards.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and the ability to manage project resources effectively.
• Proven ability to meet demanding programme, budget and quality targets.
• Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Methodical, organised approach with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and contribute effectively within a team.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a strong commitment to achieving project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and manage construction and M&E activities from project start to handover.
• Develop and manage project programmes, schedules and delivery targets.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, civil and architectural works for integrated delivery.
• Manage day-to-day site operations, subcontractors and finishing activities.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against short- and long-term programmes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and project requirements.
• Maintain quality standards in line with regulations and specifications.
• Coordinate permits, inspections and handover requirements.
• Monitor progress against programme and targets.
• Work closely with clients, consultants, design teams and subcontractors to resolve technical issues.
• Promote a right-first-time approach throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide leadership and technical oversight for large-scale projects.

Skills

Construction management

M&E project delivery

Building services

Subcontractor coordination

Health & safety

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team leadership

Budget management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Degree or higher diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Degree or higher diploma in Electrical Engineering

Degree or higher diploma in Construction Management

Degree in Building Services Engineering

Job description

Project Management Opportunity – Ireland

M&E Experience Essential

Based in Kildare

What’s in it for you?

An exciting opportunity to work with experienced teams on some of Ireland’s largest and most technically challenging construction, civil engineering, facilities management and M&E projects.

You’ll have the opportunity to further develop your skills, contribute to major projects and progress your career within a well-established organisation operating across the construction and engineering sectors.

A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are on offer, including:

• 8% employer pension contribution
• Private health insurance
• Dental plan
• 26 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Two additional wellbeing days per year
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Internal career progression
• Company vehicle, depending on role
• Additional employee benefits

The Role

You will play a key role in the successful delivery of construction and M&E projects, overseeing site operations, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, organising and managing construction and M&E activities from project commencement through to handover.
• Developing and managing project programmes, schedules and delivery targets.
• Coordinating mechanical, electrical, civil and architectural works to ensure effective integration across all stages of the project.
• Managing day-to-day site operations, subcontractors and internal finishing activities.
• Monitoring subcontractor performance against agreed short-term and long-term programmes.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, company procedures and project-specific requirements.
• Maintaining quality standards in line with relevant building regulations, engineering specifications and certification requirements.
• Managing project workflows, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective measures where necessary.Coordinating permits, inspections, technical documentation and handover requirements.
• Monitoring progress against programme, quality and commercial targets.
• Working closely with clients, consultants, design teams and subcontractors to resolve technical and operational issues.
• Promoting a right-first-time approach throughout the project lifecycle.
• Providing strong leadership and technical oversight to support the successful delivery of complex, large-scale projects.

What You’ll Bring

• A degree or higher diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant post-qualification experience in construction, M&E project delivery or building services.
• Experience working with major contractors on large-scale, complex construction projects.
• A strong understanding of M&E installations, construction sequencing and the coordination of multiple trades.
• Experience managing subcontractors, site teams, programmes and project deliverables.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety requirements, building regulations and relevant quality and certification standards.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and the ability to manage project resources effectively.
• A proven ability to meet demanding programme, budget and quality targets.
• Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• A methodical, organised approach with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and contribute effectively within a team.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a strong commitment to achieving project objectives.

The Opportunity

• This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction or M&E professional looking to take the next step in their career, contribute to significant projects across Ireland and work within a technically challenging, delivery-focused environment.