Principal Project Manager – Sustainable Infrastructure

Location: Cork, Carlow or Dublin
Sector: Sustainable Infrastructure

About the Role

A leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Project Manager to join its Sustainable Infrastructure team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Civil Engineer with 12+ years’ postgraduate experience to take a senior role in the delivery of major infrastructure projects across Ireland. The portfolio includes national roads, greenways, active travel, public transport, renewable energy and Design & Build projects.

The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships and oversee projects from design through to delivery, with clear opportunities for progression into Associate and Director-level positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams to deliver projects on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Manage project programmes, resources and technical deliverables.
• Supervise, mentor and develop senior and junior engineering staff.
• Prepare and review technical reports, specifications and tender documentation.
• Plan and coordinate design activities with Engineering Discipline Leads and Technicians.
• Manage client relationships and project communications.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, subconsultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems and Health & Safety legislation.
• Monitor project budgets, resources and delivery requirements.
• Support the successful delivery of Design & Build projects.
• Attend site visits, client meetings and stakeholder engagements.
• Contribute to business development and project proposals where required.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status.
• Minimum 12 years’ postgraduate experience in infrastructure design and project management.
• Proven multidisciplinary design management experience.
• Experience delivering infrastructure projects in Ireland.
• Highway or greenway experience to TII and NTA standards is advantageous.
• Design & Build experience would be beneficial.
• Strong client, stakeholder and subconsultant management skills.
• Experience creating and managing project budgets.
• Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel.

What’s on Offer

• Senior leadership role on major infrastructure projects.
• Diverse portfolio across transport, renewables and sustainable infrastructure.
• Clear career progression towards Associate and Director positions.
• Strong client and stakeholder exposure.
• Supportive multidisciplinary environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.