Senior Water Infrastructure Delivery Lead

PACE Global; Dublin; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE, a Dublin-based leader in infrastructure services, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of water projects across Ireland, from design through construction and budget control.

Reporting to the Infrastructure leadership, you will coordinate with clients, utilities, delivery partners and legal teams to manage contracts, governance, and multi-project capital programs while leading a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Chartered membership with a recognized body (e.g., Engineers Ireland, APM, CIOB).
• Minimum of 10 years overall experience, with at least 5 years supporting water utilities and capital projects.
• Proven hands-on experience administering NEC or FIDIC conditions of contract.
• Full driver's license advantageous for client office and site visits across Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Manage design, procurement, construction and budget stages of water projects within defined schedules.
• Build relationships with clients, utilities, delivery partners and legal teams for alignment.
• Collaborate on NEC and FIDIC contracts and process payment applications.
• Lead project governance, risk logs, issue logs, schedules and budgets.
• Lead and mentor project team to deliver high standards across Ireland.

Skills

Project management

Water infrastructure

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Governance & controls

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered engineer / professional body

Tools

NEC contracts

FIDIC contracts

MS Office

Job description

PACE, a Dublin-based leader in infrastructure services, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of water projects across Ireland, from design through construction and budget control.

Reporting to the Infrastructure leadership, you will coordinate with clients, utilities, delivery partners and legal teams to manage contracts, governance, and multi-project capital programs while leading a high-performing team.