Project Manager Wastewater Infrastructure
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
€100000 p.a.
Mechanical Engineering
Posted 20 days ago
Project Manager Wastewater Infrastructure
Civils and Water Engineering
Cork
Leading Irish civil engineering contractor
€100,000 to €120,000 plus vehicle, pension, bonus and long term benefits
The Company
This well established Irish civil engineering contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Ireland. With decades of experience in the sector, the business is recognised for its technical capability in pumping stations, wastewater treatment plants and large scale utility frameworks.
Operating from a strong regional base in Munster, the company delivers end to end solutions from early design development through construction and commissioning. A consistent pipeline of public and private water projects has created the need for a highly experienced Project Manager to lead critical wastewater assets in Cork City and the surrounding region.
The Role Project Manager Wastewater
This is a senior project leadership role focused on the delivery of wastewater pumping stations and treatment plants. You will take full ownership of projects from design coordination through construction delivery and into final commissioning and handover.
The role suits an individual who is equally comfortable in technical design discussions, site based delivery and commissioning environments. Electrical systems are central to the role, supported by a strong mechanical understanding and deep experience in wastewater processes.
Key Responsibilities
Salary €100,000 to €120,000 DOE
Benefits
Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
Performance related bonus
Pension scheme
Healthcare support
Long term role with a strong project pipeline
Senior level influence on critical water infrastructure projects
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to take on a genuinely senior wastewater project role in Cork, with full ownership across design, delivery and commissioning. The role offers technical depth, autonomy and the chance to shape high value infrastructure assets that will serve communities for decades.
For an experienced M and E focused Project Manager looking for a long term position with influence, stability and technically challenging work, this represents a standout career move.
How to Apply
Apply in confidence by contacting Breagh Recruitment at stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call 0035315314345 for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment specialises in senior technical appointments within the civil engineering and water infrastructure sector. We work closely with experienced Project Managers delivering wastewater pumping stations, wastewater treatment plants and complex M and E driven utility projects.
If this Project Manager Wastewater role is not quite right, we also recruit for Senior Project Manager Water, Electrical Project Manager Wastewater, Commissioning Manager Water and M and E Project Manager roles across Ireland.
Civils and Water Engineering
Cork
Leading Irish civil engineering contractor
€100,000 to €120,000 plus vehicle, pension, bonus and long term benefits
The Company
This well established Irish civil engineering contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Ireland. With decades of experience in the sector, the business is recognised for its technical capability in pumping stations, wastewater treatment plants and large scale utility frameworks.
Operating from a strong regional base in Munster, the company delivers end to end solutions from early design development through construction and commissioning. A consistent pipeline of public and private water projects has created the need for a highly experienced Project Manager to lead critical wastewater assets in Cork City and the surrounding region.
The Role Project Manager Wastewater
This is a senior project leadership role focused on the delivery of wastewater pumping stations and treatment plants. You will take full ownership of projects from design coordination through construction delivery and into final commissioning and handover.
The role suits an individual who is equally comfortable in technical design discussions, site based delivery and commissioning environments. Electrical systems are central to the role, supported by a strong mechanical understanding and deep experience in wastewater processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Overall responsibility for the delivery of wastewater pumping station and treatment plant projects
- Lead and coordinate mechanical and electrical design development with consultants and internal teams
- Manage construction delivery on site, ensuring programme, quality and safety targets are achieved
- Provide technical leadership on electrical systems including MCCs, control systems, instrumentation and power distribution
- Oversee mechanical systems including pumps, pipework, treatment processes and associated plant
- Manage subcontractors, specialist suppliers and commissioning teams
- Lead commissioning planning and execution through to successful handover
- Ensure full compliance with health and safety, environmental and regulatory requirements
- Report progress, risk and programme status to senior management and stakeholders
- Act as the technical point of contact for clients, operators and design teams
- Degree qualified or trade background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or a related discipline
- 20 plus years experience delivering wastewater pumping stations or treatment plants
- Strong electrical engineering background with hands on project delivery experience
- Solid mechanical understanding of wastewater processes and treatment systems
- Proven experience managing projects from design through construction and commissioning
- Comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams and specialist subcontractors
- Strong commercial and programme awareness
- Clear communicator with the confidence to lead technical and stakeholder discussions
- Focused on quality, safety and long term asset performance
Salary €100,000 to €120,000 DOE
Benefits
Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
Performance related bonus
Pension scheme
Healthcare support
Long term role with a strong project pipeline
Senior level influence on critical water infrastructure projects
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to take on a genuinely senior wastewater project role in Cork, with full ownership across design, delivery and commissioning. The role offers technical depth, autonomy and the chance to shape high value infrastructure assets that will serve communities for decades.
For an experienced M and E focused Project Manager looking for a long term position with influence, stability and technically challenging work, this represents a standout career move.
How to Apply
Apply in confidence by contacting Breagh Recruitment at stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call 0035315314345 for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment specialises in senior technical appointments within the civil engineering and water infrastructure sector. We work closely with experienced Project Managers delivering wastewater pumping stations, wastewater treatment plants and complex M and E driven utility projects.
If this Project Manager Wastewater role is not quite right, we also recruit for Senior Project Manager Water, Electrical Project Manager Wastewater, Commissioning Manager Water and M and E Project Manager roles across Ireland.
