Contract Manager – Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland
€95000 p.a.
Electrical Engineering
Posted 2 hours ago
Job title: Contract Manager – Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Location: Carlow, Co Carlow / Hybrid
Company: Established MEICA Contractor delivering water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Ireland
Package: €90,000 to €110,000 + package (DOE)
The Company
This established Irish engineering contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering complex MEICA solutions across the water and wastewater sector. Working in partnership with public utility clients and local authorities, they manage projects from initial design through construction, installation, commissioning and handover.
With a growing portfolio of water treatment plants, pumping stations and wastewater infrastructure projects nationwide, they are expanding their senior management team and are looking for an experienced Contract Manager to oversee the successful delivery of multiple projects across Ireland.
The Role: Contract Manager
Based from the company's headquarters in Carlow with hybrid working available, this Contract Manager role will lead the delivery of multiple water and wastewater infrastructure projects from preconstruction through to commissioning and client handover.
You will manage multidisciplinary teams across design, engineering, commercial, construction and commissioning while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
Reporting to senior leadership, you will work closely with Project Managers, design engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and client representatives, acting as the main point of contact throughout each contract.
Must Have Requirements
You are an experienced Contract Manager or Senior Project Manager with a strong engineering background and a proven track record delivering complex infrastructure projects.
You have excellent leadership skills and are comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and customer service. Strong commercial awareness, communication skills and technical knowledge allow you to build lasting relationships with clients, consultants and project teams.
Experience within the Irish water and wastewater sector would be highly advantageous, although candidates from related MEICA, utilities, energy or industrial sectors will also be considered.
What's on Offer
Salary: €90,000 to €110,000 DOE
Benefits:
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established Irish engineering contractor with a strong reputation in the water and wastewater industry.
You'll play a key leadership role in delivering essential infrastructure projects while managing experienced project teams and building long-term relationships with key clients. With continued investment and a strong order book, this position offers excellent career progression, stability and the opportunity to make a significant impact across major infrastructure programmes.
How to Apply
Call Stephen Nugent on 015314345 or email stephen@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in recruiting Contract Managers, Project Managers and senior engineering professionals across Ireland's water, utilities, MEICA and infrastructure sectors. We work closely with leading contractors delivering water treatment plants, wastewater facilities, pumping stations and major civil engineering projects throughout Ireland.
If you're considering your next move as a Contract Manager, Senior Project Manager, MEICA Manager or Engineering Manager, we can help you find opportunities that match your experience and long-term career goals.
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Location: Carlow, Co Carlow / Hybrid
Company: Established MEICA Contractor delivering water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Ireland
Package: €90,000 to €110,000 + package (DOE)
The Company
This established Irish engineering contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering complex MEICA solutions across the water and wastewater sector. Working in partnership with public utility clients and local authorities, they manage projects from initial design through construction, installation, commissioning and handover.
With a growing portfolio of water treatment plants, pumping stations and wastewater infrastructure projects nationwide, they are expanding their senior management team and are looking for an experienced Contract Manager to oversee the successful delivery of multiple projects across Ireland.
The Role: Contract Manager
Based from the company's headquarters in Carlow with hybrid working available, this Contract Manager role will lead the delivery of multiple water and wastewater infrastructure projects from preconstruction through to commissioning and client handover.
You will manage multidisciplinary teams across design, engineering, commercial, construction and commissioning while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
Reporting to senior leadership, you will work closely with Project Managers, design engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and client representatives, acting as the main point of contact throughout each contract.
Must Have Requirements
- Must have 15+ years' experience in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with significant Project Management or Contract Management experience.
- Proven experience delivering large infrastructure, MEICA or industrial engineering projects.
- Strong commercial, contractual and programme management experience is required.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams and subcontractors.
- Full driving licence with willingness to travel to project sites across Ireland.
- Water or wastewater industry experience preferred.
- Experience managing commissioning and handover phases.
- Knowledge of PSDP and PSCS responsibilities.
- Experience working with public sector clients and engineering consultants.
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering.
- Project Management qualification.
- Experience using project management and document control systems.
- Lead the successful delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects from design through commissioning.
- Manage Project Managers across multiple live contracts.
- Oversee project planning, procurement, construction, installation and final handover.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
- Review client specifications and coordinate with design teams throughout project delivery.
- Manage contract programmes and monitor progress against key milestones.
- Act as Contractor's Representative and maintain strong client relationships.
- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and directly employed mechanical and electrical crews.
- Prepare technical submissions, reports, method statements and risk assessments.
- Oversee quality assurance and project documentation.
- Manage project cashflow, interim applications, variations and commercial reporting.
- Carry out regular site visits, safety audits and project inspections.
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
- Produce monthly project reports covering costs, revenue, work in progress and project performance.
- Recruit, mentor and support project delivery teams as required.
You are an experienced Contract Manager or Senior Project Manager with a strong engineering background and a proven track record delivering complex infrastructure projects.
You have excellent leadership skills and are comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and customer service. Strong commercial awareness, communication skills and technical knowledge allow you to build lasting relationships with clients, consultants and project teams.
Experience within the Irish water and wastewater sector would be highly advantageous, although candidates from related MEICA, utilities, energy or industrial sectors will also be considered.
What's on Offer
Salary: €90,000 to €110,000 DOE
Benefits:
- Hybrid working
- 25 days annual leave
- Pension
- Company vehicle or allowance
- Ongoing professional development
- Long term career progression
- Secure pipeline of infrastructure project
- Opportunity to lead major water and wastewater contracts nationwide
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established Irish engineering contractor with a strong reputation in the water and wastewater industry.
You'll play a key leadership role in delivering essential infrastructure projects while managing experienced project teams and building long-term relationships with key clients. With continued investment and a strong order book, this position offers excellent career progression, stability and the opportunity to make a significant impact across major infrastructure programmes.
How to Apply
Call Stephen Nugent on 015314345 or email stephen@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in recruiting Contract Managers, Project Managers and senior engineering professionals across Ireland's water, utilities, MEICA and infrastructure sectors. We work closely with leading contractors delivering water treatment plants, wastewater facilities, pumping stations and major civil engineering projects throughout Ireland.
If you're considering your next move as a Contract Manager, Senior Project Manager, MEICA Manager or Engineering Manager, we can help you find opportunities that match your experience and long-term career goals.
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