To be responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operation of individual projects under your control, from formal receipt of file through procurement and installation of materials to the preparation of final account and job handover. Primary focus will be on NI Water Base Maintenance contracts throughout Northern Ireland and/or Irish Water Capital Delivery contracts in the Republic of Ireland.
Responsibilities
* At all times to work within the provision of the company’s ISO Quality, Environmental and Health Safety Procedures.
* To ensure the Operations Director is kept informed of works progress and project performance.
* To take ownership of contracts from start to completion to handover to client.
* To purchase equipment and sub-contract services at the most advantageous rates.
* To ensure the completion of individual contracts within budget and within the agreed time frame.
* To liaise and support framework partners on individual projects in NI and ROI.
* Prepare CAD drawings as and when required for contracts.
* To attend site progress meetings with contractors and customers.
* To liaise with and support site engineers on their day-to-day job requirements.
* To liaise and support sub-contract personnel on site.
* To ensure work on site is carried out safely and in accordance with current H&S guidelines.
* To actively improve gross profit margins on jobs through efficient contract management.
* To manage risks and opportunities on projects and deliver improvements and client satisfaction.
* To represent the Company professionally in all dealings with customers, framework partners, suppliers and work colleagues.
* To attend and report at Company Management Meetings when required.
* To achieve individually agreed objectives for the year.
Skills and Qualifications
* A formal qualification in a relevant Engineering Discipline.
* A minimum of 4-5 years' post qualification experience in an engineering environment.
* Experience working on NI Water and/or Irish Water contracts.
* Competent with Autocad drawing software and MS Project Management software.
* High level of IT skill in use of MS Word, Excel, Teams use etc.
* Excellent people management skills and problem-solving abilities.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Experience in reading, interpreting and responding to technical specifications.
Vacancy ID 1760245 Job Sector Engineering,General Management Area Co Down Location Newry Salary Depends on Experience No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 37.5 Published date 18/02/2026 Closing date 24/03/2026 Worktime 8am to 5pm Mon-Wed 8am to 4:30pm Thurs 8am to 3pm Friday
Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 19 Feb 2026
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