Principal Project Manager - Civil & Environmental Engineering

Principal Project Manager - Civil & Environmental Engineering

Location: Cork, Carlow or Dublin
Experience: Minimum 12 years' post-graduate experience

The Opportunity

An established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Project Manager - Civil & Environmental Engineer to join its growing Circular Economy team.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio of projects, including waste management infrastructure, public realm developments, urban development schemes and renewable energy projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in technical delivery, team leadership and client management, with a clear career progression pathway towards Associate and Director-level positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead civil and environmental design teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, to a high standard and within budget.
• Supervise, mentor and support the professional development of senior and junior team members.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, tender documentation and project deliverables.
• Plan and manage design activities in collaboration with Project Directors.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance procedures and relevant health and safety requirements.
• Coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams and external consultants.
• Manage client relationships and maintain clear, consistent project communications.
• Oversee project budgets and support effective resource management.

About You

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status.
• Minimum 12 years' post-graduate experience in engineering design and project management.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong track record in managing clients, external stakeholders and sub-consultants.
• Experience developing and managing project budgets.
• Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills.
• A proactive, adaptable and collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently.
• Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel for site visits and client meetings.
• Experience participating in Oral Hearings is desirable.

Career Development

The successful candidate will join an established and expanding consultancy, with opportunities to work across a varied project portfolio and progress towards senior leadership positions.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full Time
• Education Level: Bachelors degree
• Salary Description: Competitive Salary Offered
• Job Ref: 0511F
• Closing Date: 31/12/2026

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