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Senior Project Manager

Galway | Civil / Structural Engineering Consultancy

Lead Exceptional Projects. Influence Communities. Shape the Future.

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Senior Project Manager with a background in Civil or Structural Engineering to join a growing multidisciplinary consultancy team in Galway.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded and client-focused professional who thrives on leading complex projects, managing stakeholder relationships, and delivering innovative engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of public and private sector developments.

As a senior member of the team, you will play a key role in shaping project outcomes, mentoring engineering teams, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to the continued growth of a respected consultancy business.

The Opportunity

As Senior Project Manager, you will take ownership of high-profile engineering and infrastructure projects, acting as a trusted advisor to clients while leading multidisciplinary teams through every stage of project delivery.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Lead major engineering and infrastructure projects from feasibility through to completion.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Deliver projects across a diverse range of sectors in both the public and private sectors.
• Drive successful project outcomes while balancing programme, quality, commercial, and technical requirements.
• Mentor and develop engineers and technical professionals.
• Influence project strategy, commercial performance, and business growth initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with experienced engineering, planning, and environmental professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and manage engineering projects from concept and planning through to construction and handover.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, resources, and financial performance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to achieve project objectives safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.
• Prepare and oversee project reports, technical documentation, tender submissions, and construction-stage deliverables.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project performance and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Administer and manage projects delivered under NEC4 contracts, ensuring effective contract management and successful commercial outcomes.
• Lead NEC4 processes including Early Warning Notifications, Compensation Events, programme management, and risk reduction activities.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, local authorities, and key project stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings and facilitate effective communication throughout all stages of project delivery.
• Provide strategic advice and guidance to clients.
• Ensure client expectations are understood, managed, and consistently exceeded.

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor, support, and develop engineers, technicians, and graduate team members.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Provide technical guidance and quality oversight across project deliverables.
• Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing.

Business Development

• Support the preparation of proposals, bids, and tender submissions.
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and new client engagement.
• Contribute to strategic business growth initiatives.
• Represent the business professionally within industry networks and at client events.

About You

You are a motivated, commercially aware, and client-focused engineering professional with a passion for project leadership and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• Chartered Engineer (Engineers Ireland or equivalent).
• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience managing engineering projects from commencement through to successful handover.
• Strong client-facing project management experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets and financial performance.
• Practical experience administering and delivering projects under NEC4 contracts, including Compensation Events, Early Warnings, programme management, and contract administration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable

• Professional Project Management qualification (PMP, PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent).
• Experience delivering infrastructure, transportation, utilities, water, energy, or major development projects.
• Familiarity with public sector procurement and project delivery frameworks.
• Experience supporting business development, tendering, and client account management.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary consulting engineering environment.

What’s On Offer

• Opportunity to lead high-profile and impactful engineering projects.
• Exposure to a broad and diverse project portfolio.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing and ambitious organisation.
• Collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Ongoing professional development, leadership training, and mentoring opportunities