Project Engineer - Water & Wastewater

Location: On site / Pollnacroaghy, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering Mechanical
Salary: Competitive salary

About the Role

EPS Group has an immediate vacancy for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join our Contracts Team based in the west of Ireland. EPS Group are a complete end to end solutions provider involved in the design, build, operation and maintenance of water and wastewater assets & infrastructure in the municipal (Local authority), Industrial (Food and Beverage/Dairy/Pharmaceutical) markets.

A highly varied, challenging role providing invaluable exposure to the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Project management of all aspects of water and wastewater pumping and treatment installations primarily focused on Mechanical/Electrical/ICA requirements with minor civil works included
• Ensuring projects are delivered without any compromise on safety and quality, coordinating safety and liaising with EPS Group HSQE team
• Supporting the tendering team with the development of technical and commercial submissions of the highest quality
• Ensuring submissions meet client specifications and project scopes
• Supporting the design team in delivering innovative solutions and using modern technologies
• Procurement of all items required for project delivery
• Creating the project program and ensuring that all required project interfaces are allowed for, from design to final site commissioning and handover
• Liaising and coordinating all works with the client and relevant stakeholders
• Management of all site labour including subcontractors
• Ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and within budget
• Writing engineering reports, method statements and commissioning schedules
• Responsible for all O&M and Health & Safety documentation and enforcement of safe work practices onsite during all site installations

Key Competencies and Skills

• Proficiency in PC skills
• Excellent inter personal skills and communication skills
• Strong engineering analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong collaborative skills with an ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Willingness to learn and be challenged in the water and wastewater industry
• Proven experience in an engineering role in a mechanical & electrical environment
• Experience in implementing opportunities and initiatives in a time restricted schedule
• Organise and plan technical meetings with clients and consulting engineers
• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise and accomplish stated deadlines
• Project management / Site management / M&E Installation, Personnel management and any Water &/or Waste Water industry experience will be an advantage

Qualifications

• Third level Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering degree/Diploma
• Full clean driving licence

Compensation Package

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Laptop or desktop and work mobile phone provided
• Flexible working options, dependent on location and role requirements
• See company website for more information on the benefits of working in EPS Group

Equal Opportunity Statement: EPS Group is an equal opportunities employer.