Ref: SYN-45316-1

Project Engineer

• Location Ireland, County Dublin, Dublin
• Sector Water
• Job type Permanent
• Salary €50000 - €60000 per annum, Benefits: Performance-related bonus of up to 12% of salary

Project Engineer

Location: Dublin
Salary: €50,000 – €60,000 (negotiable for the right candidate)
Bonus: Performance-related bonus of up to 12% of salary
Job Type: Full-time, on-site

Syntech Recruitment are partnering with our client, a leading provider in the water services sector, to recruit a Project Engineer to join their Projects team. Based in Dublin, this role will involve managing and overseeing capital projects, such as plant upgrades, equipment replacements, and retrofit works, ensuring they are completed efficiently and to the required standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide input for bids and manage relevant projects
• Perform duties required for the Project Co-ordinator during the construction stage
• Supervise and manage in-house and external contractors on-site
• Respond to client requests for technical information
• Produce documentation, including reports, drawings, calculations, specifications, tender documentation, project delivery plans, and health & safety plans
• Develop project budgets and schedules
• Work closely with the client, lead for the Construction Stage, lead for the Design Process, and other key stakeholders to ensure project requirements and safety regulations are met.

Requirements

• Engineering degree (essential)
• Fluent in English (essential)
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role or environment
• Practical experience in coordinating site activities
• Health & Safety experience in both site activities and design assessment
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage site activities
• Leadership qualities to foster collaboration among project teams
• Strong knowledge of planning, monitoring, and project control techniques
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to provide solutions proactively

Additional Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to integrate into an engineering team and collaborate with colleagues across disciplines
• Computer literacy and a valid driving licence
• Ability to engage positively with senior and junior staff
• A proactive and innovative approach, always seeking to add value to projects

Benefits

• 23 days of annual leave plus all bank holidays, including Good Friday
• Access to a defined contribution pension scheme after six months, with company matching contributions of either 5% or 7.5%
• Death in service and serious illness income protection cover through the pension scheme
• Two paid GP visits per year
• Annual health screening initiatives
• Support for further studies related to the role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation working on impactful engineering projects. You will gain valuable experience in project coordination, site management, and multi-disciplinary collaboration while benefiting from strong professional development support and a competitive benefits package.

Application Process: We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 working days. If you don’t receive a response within this period, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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