Project Manager - Watermain diversions
Posted 2 hours 22 minutes ago by Morson Group
Location: Republic of Ireland
Position: 1 x Project Manager
Sector: Water Infrastructure / Utilities
Project Focus: Water Network Diversions and Mains Replacement
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee water infrastructure works across the Republic of Ireland, with particular responsibility for managing and checking water network diversions, water mains replacement schemes and associated utility infrastructure works.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that proposed and ongoing works are technically compliant, appropriately planned and delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications, programme requirements and relevant Irish water industry standards.
The role will involve coordinating with design teams, engineering contractors, utility stakeholders and client representatives to ensure the successful delivery of water network projects.
Key Responsibilities- Manage and oversee water infrastructure projects, primarily involving water network diversions and existing water mains replacement.
- Review and check proposed water network diversion designs, ensuring they are technically suitable and meet project requirements.
- Assess existing water network layouts and identify potential clashes, constraints and risks associated with proposed works.
- Review engineering drawings, technical submissions, specifications and construction proposals.
- Ensure proposed diversions and replacement mains maintain network integrity, capacity and operational requirements.
- Coordinate with Irish Water / Uisce Éireann, local authorities, design consultants and utility contractors as required.
- Manage project programmes, budgets, resources and delivery milestones.
- Monitor construction activities to ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved designs and specifications.
- Identify, assess and manage technical, commercial and programme risks.
- Oversee contractor performance, ensuring quality, health and safety and environmental requirements are maintained.
- Attend progress meetings and provide regular project updates, reports and technical feedback.
- Coordinate planned shutdowns, service interruptions, tie-ins and commissioning activities.
- Ensure appropriate testing, commissioning, handover documentation and as-built records are completed.
- Resolve technical issues arising during design development and construction.
- Proven experience as a Project Manager within the water, utilities or civil engineering sector.
- Strong understanding of water distribution networks and associated infrastructure.
- Previous experience managing or reviewing water mains diversion and replacement schemes.
- Ability to interpret and review engineering drawings, specifications and technical submissions.
- Experience coordinating contractors, consultants and multiple project stakeholders.
- Good understanding of construction methodologies, project planning and programme management.
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements and relevant water industry standards in the Republic of Ireland.
- Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience.
- Previous experience working on Uisce Éireann / Irish Water infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of Irish water network standards, specifications and approval processes.
- Experience with water mains connections, diversions, rehabilitation and replacement works.
- Experience managing projects involving live operational water networks.
- Familiarity with NEC or other relevant construction contracts.
- Experience reviewing contractor design proposals and technical submissions.
- Strong technical understanding of water infrastructure.
- Excellent project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Ability to identify design issues and assess proposed network diversions.
- Commercial and programme awareness.
- Strong attention to detail when reviewing engineering designs and construction proposals.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and project delivery.