Project Engineer
Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group
Project Engineer – Mallow, Co. Cork
A leading engineering and infrastructure organisation is seeking a proactive Project Engineer to join its team based in Mallow. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects across the Municipal, Dairy, Food & Beverage and Pharmaceutical sectors, supporting sustainability, water treatment and advanced infrastructure development throughout Ireland.
The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience across a wide range of technically challenging projects while working within a collaborative and supportive engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Delivery
- Develop and manage project plans, schedules and budgets.
- Coordinate all project phases including design, procurement, construction and commissioning.
- Ensure projects meet technical specifications, environmental standards and client requirements.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Promote and enforce health, safety, quality and environmental standards on site.
- Prepare and manage permits, documentation and compliance records.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and regulatory bodies.
- Communicate project updates, risks and progress effectively.
- Maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
Resource & Team Management
- Coordinate project resources efficiently.
- Supervise site teams and support training and development activities.
- Maintain team productivity and collaboration.
Risk & Quality Management
- Identify and mitigate project risks proactively.
- Implement quality control procedures and ensure all works meet industry standards and client specifications.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting.
Financial & Procurement Oversight
- Monitor project costs and support financial reporting.
- Coordinate procurement activities including supplier management, subcontractor agreements and material sourcing.
- Ensure timely delivery of equipment and services to meet project deadlines.
Sustainability & Innovation
- Support sustainable engineering practices within water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Contribute to innovative solutions that improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
Skills & Experience
- Third level qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- Relevant engineering qualifications and industry experience will also be considered.
- Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
- Good PC and Microsoft Office skills.
- Full Irish driving licence required
- Previous project engineering experience within utilities, infrastructure, water, wastewater or industrial sectors would be advantageous.
For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Jessica Kennedy.