Mechanical Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater
Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland
€65000 p.a.
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Job title: Mechanical Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater
Location: Co Kildare
Company: Established Irish Water Infrastructure & MEICA Contractor
Package: €60,000 to €75,000 + package
The Company
This established Irish engineering contractor delivers complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout Ireland, working in partnership with public utilities, local authorities and industrial clients. Their expertise covers MEICA, civil engineering, process engineering and infrastructure upgrades, delivering projects from early design through installation, commissioning and final handover.
With a strong order book and a growing portfolio of secured projects, they continue to invest in their engineering teams, offering long-term career opportunities, professional development and exposure to technically challenging projects across the Irish water sector.
The Role: Mechanical Project Engineer
Based in Co Kildare with travel to project sites as required, the Mechanical Project Engineer will support the successful delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects across a diverse portfolio of MEICA and civil engineering works.
Working closely with Project Managers, design teams, site teams and specialist subcontractors, you will coordinate mechanical engineering activities from design through procurement, installation, commissioning and project handover. The Mechanical Project Engineer will ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards while maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Must Have Requirements
You are a Mechanical Project Engineer with a solid background delivering mechanical engineering projects within the water, wastewater or process engineering sectors. You are technically strong, commercially aware and comfortable coordinating multidisciplinary teams across both office and site environments.
You communicate effectively with clients, consultants and subcontractors, enjoy solving engineering challenges and take pride in delivering projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard. Your organised approach allows you to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on programme, quality and commercial objectives.
What's on Offer
Salary: €60,000 to €75,000 DOE
Benefits:
This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join a respected Irish engineering contractor with a strong reputation in the water and wastewater sector. You'll work on essential infrastructure projects that play a key role in supporting Ireland's utilities while developing your technical and project management experience.
With a healthy pipeline of secured work, supportive senior management and genuine opportunities for progression, this role offers long-term stability and the chance to build your career within one of Ireland's busiest engineering sectors.
How to Apply
Call Stephen Nugent on 015314345 or email stephen@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting Mechanical Project Engineers, Project Engineers, MEICA Engineers and engineering professionals across Ireland's construction and infrastructure sectors. We work with leading contractors and specialist engineering companies delivering water, wastewater, utilities and process engineering projects nationwide.
If you're looking for Mechanical Project Engineer jobs in Co Kildare, Water Project Engineer roles, MEICA Engineer opportunities or Project Engineer positions within the Irish water and wastewater sector, we'd be happy to discuss your next career move.
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Location: Co Kildare
Company: Established Irish Water Infrastructure & MEICA Contractor
Package: €60,000 to €75,000 + package
The Company
This established Irish engineering contractor delivers complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout Ireland, working in partnership with public utilities, local authorities and industrial clients. Their expertise covers MEICA, civil engineering, process engineering and infrastructure upgrades, delivering projects from early design through installation, commissioning and final handover.
With a strong order book and a growing portfolio of secured projects, they continue to invest in their engineering teams, offering long-term career opportunities, professional development and exposure to technically challenging projects across the Irish water sector.
The Role: Mechanical Project Engineer
Based in Co Kildare with travel to project sites as required, the Mechanical Project Engineer will support the successful delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects across a diverse portfolio of MEICA and civil engineering works.
Working closely with Project Managers, design teams, site teams and specialist subcontractors, you will coordinate mechanical engineering activities from design through procurement, installation, commissioning and project handover. The Mechanical Project Engineer will ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards while maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Must Have Requirements
- Must have a Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Must have a minimum of 3 years' experience as a Project Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer.
- Proven experience required with mechanical systems including pumps, pipework, access steelwork, mechanical plant and process equipment.
- Experience delivering multidisciplinary engineering projects from design through commissioning is required.
- Candidates must have an existing legal right to work in Ireland.
- Previous experience within the Irish water or wastewater sector.
- Strong understanding of NEC4 contracts.
- Experience coordinating MEICA projects.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies.
- Experience using Microsoft Project, AutoCAD or Trimble ProDesign.
- Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards chartership.
- Experience delivering projects within regulated utility environments.
- Knowledge of commissioning, testing and operational handover procedures.
- Support the delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects from inception through to completion.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, civil, process, ICA, BIM and HSQE personnel.
- Provide technical expertise on pumps, pipework, access steelwork, process plant and mechanical equipment.
- Assist with project planning, scope definition and engineering coordination.
- Support procurement activities, equipment selection and technical evaluations.
- Review engineering documentation to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
- Monitor project programme, budgets and commercial performance while identifying project risks.
- Support subcontractor management and NEC4 contract administration.
- Carry out regular site visits to monitor progress, quality and compliance.
- Coordinate subcontractor activities to ensure safe and efficient project delivery.
- Develop strong working relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors.
- Promote a strong culture of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance across all project activities.
- Support commissioning, testing and successful project handover.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery.
You are a Mechanical Project Engineer with a solid background delivering mechanical engineering projects within the water, wastewater or process engineering sectors. You are technically strong, commercially aware and comfortable coordinating multidisciplinary teams across both office and site environments.
You communicate effectively with clients, consultants and subcontractors, enjoy solving engineering challenges and take pride in delivering projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard. Your organised approach allows you to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on programme, quality and commercial objectives.
What's on Offer
Salary: €60,000 to €75,000 DOE
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits packag
- Employer pension contribution
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
- Ongoing professional development
- CPD and chartership support
- Long-term career progression
- Opportunity to work on major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Ireland
This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join a respected Irish engineering contractor with a strong reputation in the water and wastewater sector. You'll work on essential infrastructure projects that play a key role in supporting Ireland's utilities while developing your technical and project management experience.
With a healthy pipeline of secured work, supportive senior management and genuine opportunities for progression, this role offers long-term stability and the chance to build your career within one of Ireland's busiest engineering sectors.
How to Apply
Call Stephen Nugent on 015314345 or email stephen@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting Mechanical Project Engineers, Project Engineers, MEICA Engineers and engineering professionals across Ireland's construction and infrastructure sectors. We work with leading contractors and specialist engineering companies delivering water, wastewater, utilities and process engineering projects nationwide.
If you're looking for Mechanical Project Engineer jobs in Co Kildare, Water Project Engineer roles, MEICA Engineer opportunities or Project Engineer positions within the Irish water and wastewater sector, we'd be happy to discuss your next career move.
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