Electrical Project Manager – Water / Wastewater Projects
Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland
€75000 p.a.
Electrical Engineering
Posted 3 hours ago
Electrical Project Manager – Water / Wastewater Projects
Carlow
Established Irish Engineering Contractor
€75,000 to €95,000 DOE plus company vehicle, hybrid working and benefits
The Company
This is an opportunity to join a well-established Irish engineering contractor delivering electrical and automation projects across the water and wastewater sector. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering treatment plants, pumping stations and infrastructure upgrades within live environments, with a consistent pipeline of secured work across Ireland.
You will be part of a collaborative and technically focused team, working on essential infrastructure projects that demand high standards in safety, quality and delivery. The business offers a flexible hybrid model, with a mix of office, site and remote working.
The Role – Electrical Project Manager
This role will see you take full responsibility for the delivery of electrical projects within the water and wastewater sector, managing everything from planning and procurement through to site delivery, commissioning and handover.
You will work closely with the Contract Manager, clients and site teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget. The role combines technical oversight, project coordination and commercial awareness, making it ideal for an Electrical Project Engineer ready to step up or an experienced Electrical Project Manager seeking a strong pipeline of long-term work.
Key Responsibilities
Salary: €75,000 to €95,000 DOE
Benefits:
This is a strong opportunity to join a growing contractor in the water and wastewater sector, delivering critical infrastructure projects with long-term investment and stability. The role offers full project ownership, giving you exposure across technical, commercial and operational aspects of delivery.
With a flexible working model, a strong team environment and consistent project pipeline, this position offers both career progression and long-term security within a specialised and in-demand sector.
How to Apply
Contact Ryan on:
Email: ryan@breaghrecruitment.com
Phone: 01 531 4345
Why Breagh Recruitment?
At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in placing Electrical Project Managers and Electrical Engineers within the water, wastewater and utilities sectors across Ireland. We work with leading contractors delivering treatment plants, pumping stations and infrastructure projects, connecting Electrical Project Managers with roles that offer real responsibility, technical challenge and long-term career growth.
If you are an Electrical Project Manager or Electrical Project Engineer looking to progress within the water and wastewater sector, we can help you secure the right opportunity.
Related roles include Electrical Project Engineer, Senior Electrical Engineer, Electrical Site Manager, Utilities Project Manager, Commissioning Manager
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Carlow
Established Irish Engineering Contractor
€75,000 to €95,000 DOE plus company vehicle, hybrid working and benefits
The Company
This is an opportunity to join a well-established Irish engineering contractor delivering electrical and automation projects across the water and wastewater sector. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering treatment plants, pumping stations and infrastructure upgrades within live environments, with a consistent pipeline of secured work across Ireland.
You will be part of a collaborative and technically focused team, working on essential infrastructure projects that demand high standards in safety, quality and delivery. The business offers a flexible hybrid model, with a mix of office, site and remote working.
The Role – Electrical Project Manager
This role will see you take full responsibility for the delivery of electrical projects within the water and wastewater sector, managing everything from planning and procurement through to site delivery, commissioning and handover.
You will work closely with the Contract Manager, clients and site teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget. The role combines technical oversight, project coordination and commercial awareness, making it ideal for an Electrical Project Engineer ready to step up or an experienced Electrical Project Manager seeking a strong pipeline of long-term work.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support to the Contract Manager
- Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations ensuring full specification compliance
- Prepare technical submissions and reports for Client approval
- Generate contract programmes of work
- Monitor and update project progress against the contract programme
- Schedule resources and subcontractors to meet delivery timelines
- Prepare Method Statements and Risk Assessments for upcoming works
- Implement project quality control procedures
- Manage site liaison with subcontractors and Client Project and Resident Engineers
- Coordinate directly employed trades including electricians and fitters
- Supervise site activities ensuring safety, quality and programme targets are achieved
- Schedule crews and subcontractors effectively across projects
- Track project financials and report on performance
- Carry out site surveys and develop work packages
- Maintain and update Site Safety Files in line with HSA regulations
- Attend site for safety audits and project supervision
- Update construction drawings in line with vendor packages
- Manage document control across all aspects of the contract
- Maintain variation and change order logs
- Compile O&M manuals for project handover
- Degree or trade background in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years experience in an Electrical Project Engineering or Project Management role
- Experience delivering electrical projects within utilities, industrial or infrastructure sectors
- Strong understanding of plant design, construction and commissioning
- Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating site teams
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD with the ability to update drawings
- Strong commercial awareness and project delivery skills
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities
- Proactive and practical approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience within the water and wastewater sector
- Exposure to treatment plants, pumping stations or process environments
Salary: €75,000 to €95,000 DOE
Benefits:
- Company vehicle
- 25 days annual leave
- Hybrid working with 1 to 2 days in the Carlow office
- Flexible mix of site and remote working
- Strong pipeline of long-term water and wastewater projects
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing contractor
This is a strong opportunity to join a growing contractor in the water and wastewater sector, delivering critical infrastructure projects with long-term investment and stability. The role offers full project ownership, giving you exposure across technical, commercial and operational aspects of delivery.
With a flexible working model, a strong team environment and consistent project pipeline, this position offers both career progression and long-term security within a specialised and in-demand sector.
How to Apply
Contact Ryan on:
Email: ryan@breaghrecruitment.com
Phone: 01 531 4345
Why Breagh Recruitment?
At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in placing Electrical Project Managers and Electrical Engineers within the water, wastewater and utilities sectors across Ireland. We work with leading contractors delivering treatment plants, pumping stations and infrastructure projects, connecting Electrical Project Managers with roles that offer real responsibility, technical challenge and long-term career growth.
If you are an Electrical Project Manager or Electrical Project Engineer looking to progress within the water and wastewater sector, we can help you secure the right opportunity.
Related roles include Electrical Project Engineer, Senior Electrical Engineer, Electrical Site Manager, Utilities Project Manager, Commissioning Manager
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