Senior Project Management Engineer

4 weeks ago


Cork, Cork, Ireland Nicholas O'Dwyer Ltd Full time

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About The Company

At Nicholas O'Dwyer, sustainability is at the core of our work. If you are looking to advance your career in a socially responsible company with a proven track record over 90 years, and committed to creating a sustainable planet, you are invited to be part of our team.

The Vacancy

About The Role: We are recruiting a Senior Project Management Engineer to deliver client-side services in the Water Sector in Ireland. The successful candidate will be accountable for the delivery of major projects with a focus on scope, budget, schedule, and risk as part of a major capital investment programme. The Senior Project Management Engineer will assist the Lead Project Management Engineer, taking responsibility for managing the project from planning and design through to successful completion and commissioning. They will be responsible for delivering the project on time, to budget, and to specification, ensuring the project achieves all project goals and objectives in accordance with the Employer's requirements and the corporate strategic intent for the portfolio.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Oversee and monitor the delivery of the project around the schedule, interface, cost, variations, contract, and risk, liaising with relevant team members and functions as required.
  • Develop the Project Execution Plan, ensuring the project is aligned to and delivered in accordance with the Contracting Entity's standards and methods.
  • Coordinate and manage the design consultants and other external service providers with technical teams.
  • Stakeholder consultation.
  • Report monthly on tasks throughout the project lifecycle, including construction works during the construction phase.
  • Maintain the overall project risk register and update at monthly progress meetings.
  • Identify opportunities to improve Project Management procedures, templates, and products; refer ideas to the appropriate line manager.
  • Develop cost estimates.
  • Detailed review of Contractor's design and deliverables.
  • Contract management.
Key Requirements
  • Minimum of 7+ years' experience in the Construction / Infrastructure sector on projects of a similar size and complexity.
  • Relevant third-level qualification in engineering or related discipline.
  • Qualification in project management such as PMP, and PRINCE II will be advantageous.
  • Knowledge and experience of Health & Safety legislation and regulations.
  • Strong knowledge and experience of project management methodologies.
  • Strong water engineering technical capability.
  • Strong knowledge and experience of contract administration and delivery.
  • Ability to set up ongoing procedures to collect and review information as needed.
  • Experience in operating on-site, not just office-based, is an advantage.
  • Track record of delivering construction/asset delivery projects on time and within budget.
  • Knowledge of operating as a client's project manager.
  • Experience dealing with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the organisation to influence process improvement and guidance for project delivery.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Planning capability and ability to use Oracle Primavera 6 scheduling system is an advantage.
  • Report writing skills.
  • Computer literacy.
About Us

Our mission is to deliver sustainable solutions that transform communities and bring about lasting positive change. Nicholas O'Dwyer provides professional services in engineering design, project management, environment and planning, construction supervision, and technical and contract advisory. We are one of the most respected Irish consultancies operating in local and international markets, serving public- and private-sector clients.

We are part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. We operate as a group of businesses that collaborate to provide multidisciplinary services across sectors, with a people-first culture focused on growth and development.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future. Do you have what it takes?

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Contract
Job function
  • Engineering and Information Technology

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