Project Manager – Utilities | Dublin Region | Full Time | €75,000–€80,000 per annum DOE
Our client delivers electrical and civil infrastructure projects, including street lighting, cabling and electric vehicle (EV) charging installations. With large-scale commercial EV projects upcoming, they are looking to strengthen their project delivery team.
The Role
You will oversee electrical and civil infrastructure projects across Dublin and the surrounding counties, working between the Dublin office and project sites. You will manage multiple projects from initial planning through to installation, testing and final handover.
You will coordinate site teams and subcontractors, manage resources, monitor project progress and maintain effective client relationships, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably. This is an opportunity to take ownership of project delivery within a supportive team environment, with scope to progress into Contracts Management as the business grows.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, typically ranging from €5,000 to €250,000 in value
- Oversee projects from initial planning and mobilisation through to installation, testing, completion and handover
- Prepare project programmes, resource plans, progress reports and client updates
- Coordinate and allocate labour, plant, equipment and materials across projects
- Lead and coordinate site crews, subcontractors and the Foreman to ensure effective project delivery
- Monitor project progress, profitability and variations
- Liaise with clients, contractors and service providers to maintain effective working relationships and meet project requirements
- Review risk assessments, method statements, permits and site safety documentation to ensure safe working practices
- Ensure work is completed in line with relevant quality requirements and applicable ISO standards
- Monitor delivery against agreed timescales and resolve operational issues as they arise
- Undertake site visits as required by project demands
- Maintain accurate project records and documentation using Excel-based and other manual systems
Requirements
Essential
- Experience managing projects within electrical contracting, civil engineering or a similar contracting environment
- Experience coordinating site teams, subcontractors and project resources
- Ability to manage multiple projects and organise competing priorities
- Experience preparing project programmes, resource plans, progress reports and client updates
- Commercial awareness, including an understanding of project profitability and variations
- Understanding of health and safety requirements, including risk assessments and method statements
- Ability to manage projects independently, make decisions and take ownership of delivery
- Full driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites across Dublin and surrounding counties
Desirable
- Electrical contracting experience, particularly involving street lighting, lighting upgrades, column replacements, cabling or EV charging infrastructure
- Experience delivering infrastructure projects from planning through to completion and handover
- Knowledge of FIDIC, NEC or other construction contracts
- A third-level qualification in a relevant discipline
- Familiarity with electrical or civil engineering standards and ISO requirements
What’s In It For You
- Salary of €75,000–€80,000 per annum, depending on experience, with scope for review for an exceptional can