Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager (Water)

Description:
We are hiring for our client, a leading company operating in the water and wastewater sector, who are experiencing continued expansion and growth. They are currently seeking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to join their team at their Head Office in County Carlow. This is a full-time, permanent role that offers a unique opportunity to take the lead on critical infrastructure projects across Ireland, with an established business known for its technical excellence and strong team culture. The successful Project Manager will have a hands-on approach, combining office-based planning with regular site visits.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Work with a leading business in the water industry with a strong project pipeline

2. Senior-level autonomy and responsibility across full project lifecycles

3. Hybrid Working - 2/3 days

The Role:

• Manage and deliver key water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Oversee full project lifecycle – from design and procurement through to completion and handover
• Develop and review design drawings, reports and technical documentation
• Liaise with clients, contractors, vendors, engineers and internal teams
• Monitor financial performance and track project progress against programmes
• Ensure site safety, quality control and regulatory compliance
• Lead site visits and supervise project delivery teams
• Maintain documentation, change orders, safety files and O&M manuals

The Person:

• Previous experience in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, with prior Project Management responsibilities
• Industry experience in water/wastewater projects preferred
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and construction drawing coordination
• Skilled in managing multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
• Technically astute, commercially aware and highly organised
• Excellent communicator with a practical, solutions-oriented approach

The Reward:

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• 25 days annual leave + Hybrid Working 2-3 days 
• Permanent, full-time position
• Strong pipeline of projects and professional development potential
• Opportunity to work on significant infrastructure contracts with an expert, supportive team

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage:

To find out more and apply for this Electrical Project Manager job, contact Dominic Heron at Hunter Savage on 015 255632 , email dominic@huntersavage.com, or send a private message via LinkedIn.

At Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep market insight and a consultative approach that helps professionals make the right career move. We focus on building long-term relationships and only work with companies that offer high-quality, rewarding opportunities in their field.

Salary details provided are for guidance only and depend on individual experience and expertise. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria based on response levels.