Senior Project Manager - (Wastewater Treatment Projects)
Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We are a trusted provider to the municipal and industrial sector where our clients include Ireland and the UK’s largest water utilities, Uisce Éireann (formally Irish Water), Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Affinity Water.
We’re passionate about solving today’s environmental challenges and delivering a decarbonised and sustainable world. Our culture embraces diversity, safety, innovation, integrity and collaboration, and we provide an environment that supports growth to your full potential.
As Senior Project Manager, you will work with a multi‑disciplinary engineering team to bring water and wastewater infrastructure projects from design through to construction, commissioning and hand‑over to the client. You will lead all areas of Civil, Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) engineering scope, managing programme, commercial and HSQE aspects, supporting the Contracts Manager and contributing to a one‑team culture across Glanua.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
* Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture.
* Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on-site.
* Instill a positive Health and Safety culture within the team’s thinking and actions.
* Collaborate closely with all key stakeholders including clients, client representatives and third‑party agencies.
* Ensure a positive experience for the client and their representatives, instilling an ethos of collaboration and cooperation.
* Lead and coordinate the multi‑discipline civil, MEICA and process team to deliver the project on‑time, on‑budget and to the highest quality standards.
* Facilitate the coordination role of the Principal Designer for live projects with internal and external designers. Represent the company as Principal Contractor on live sites within your remit and coordinate all required documentation to be present on‑site and up to date.
* Conduct regular Health and Safety inspections on live sites, leading toolbox talks and white‑board meetings.
* Ensure best practice project management techniques such as Lean Construction and Last Planner are used.
* Monitor project performance including risk and opportunities, mitigating/reducing risk where possible and managing opportunities.
* Report on the monthly performance of the project to the framework manager, including programme, budget and HSQE performance.
* Lead the team in the procurement of supplies and sub‑contracts on time and within budget.
* Manage cashflow and work with the Contracts Manager/Commercial Manager to ensure interim payment applications are submitted on‑time to the client.
* Build and promote industry‑leading teams by providing training and mentoring, setting out development plans for the team.
* Provide an active involvement in resource management and recruitment within your team as a hiring manager.
* Offer assistance and oversight for tendering opportunities for new upcoming projects.
* Respond to and address any client and stakeholder complaints in a timely manner. Obtain client satisfaction surveys and provide feedback on how to improve our client satisfaction.
* Seek to improve the project delivery process by providing lessons learned and innovative solutions for future projects.
* Keep appraised of the latest standards and technology through continuous professional development (CPD).
* Other duties as required from time to time.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in the water and wastewater industry.
* Experience in the project management of Civil and MEICA engineering works such as concrete works, pipelaying, mechanical system installation and electrical installation packages.
* Ability to work under pressure to deliver project objectives.
* Ability to engage with customers, suppliers and sub‑contractors in financial negotiations and final account agreements.
* Proficient in programme management software such as Microsoft Project and P6; able to produce baseline programmes and updates.
* Problem‑solving initiative with the ability to adjust to issues during project delivery.
* Excellent working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project).
* Strong communication skills and high motivation.
* Full driving licence.
What We Offer
* The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.
* Monday to Friday working week, finishing early on Fridays.
* 25 days annual leave plus 7 bank holidays.
* Competitive base salary with annual salary reviews.
* Incentivisation benefits.
* Healthcare and pension.
* A company laptop and phone.
* Company car or car allowance.
* Access to EAP – 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free to avail for employees and their families.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior; Employment type: Full‑time; Job function: Project Management and Information Technology.
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