MEICA Project Manager

Are you looking to become part of a collaborative team whilst maximising your potential to grow and develop within your career?

The Role:

As a MEICA Project Manager, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team to deliver water and wastewater infrastructure projects from design through to construction, commissioning, and handover to the client. Leading the Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) scope of works across projects in Dublin and nationwide, you will be involved in all day-to-day aspects of project delivery including programme management, commercial management, and HSQE development and awareness.

You will lead within a one-team culture while actively contributing to your own professional development and gaining valuable experience. Your role will be key in supporting the Contracts Manager to achieve successful project outcomes. Due to the diverse nature of works delivered by GMC Utilities Group, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to a wide variety of multi-disciplinary engineering activities, develop specialist expertise, and progress your career through a range of potential career pathways.

GMC Utilities Group is committed to developing its people. When you demonstrate aptitude, initiative, and a desire to progress within the organisation, training, development opportunities, and career advancement will be actively supported

Key Duties and Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability standards, policies, and procedures are adhered to at all times.

• Work closely and collaborate with all key stakeholders, including clients, client representatives, and third-party agencies.

• Lead the construction team in all aspects of the MEICA scope of works.

• Liaise closely with and support other engineering disciplines, including civil, utility, and building engineering teams.

• Facilitate the co-ordination role of the PSDP for live projects with internal and external designers.

• Represent GMC Utilities Group as PSCS on live sites within your remit and ensure all required documentation is present and up to date.

• Promote and implement best-practice project management techniques, including Lean Construction and Last Planner methodologies.

• Monitor project performance, risks, and opportunities, implementing mitigation measures where required.

• Report monthly project performance to the Contracts Manager, including programme, budget, commercial, and HSQE performance.

• Lead procurement activities for materials, plant, and subcontractors, ensuring value for money and timely delivery.

• Manage project cashflow and work closely with the Commercial Team to ensure payment applications are submitted on time.

• Develop and mentor team members through training, coaching, and the implementation of development plans.

• Support tendering activities and provide technical input for future project opportunities.

• Respond to and resolve client and stakeholder concerns in a professional and timely manner.

• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and implementing innovative solutions across projects.

• Maintain awareness of the latest industry standards, technologies, and best practices through Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required from time to time

The Candidate: Required Experience and Competencies:

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a similar role within the water, wastewater, utilities, or infrastructure sectors. Experience on existing wastewater treatment plants is essential, with a strong knowledge of civil, mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical works

• Degree qualified (Level 8 Honours) in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline.

• Strong understanding of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013.

• Managing Safely for Construction Managers qualification desirable but not essential.

Experience in MEICA engineering works including:

• Mechanical process installations
• Electrical installations
• ICA (Instrumentation, Control and Automation) systems
• Control panels
• Commissioning and process proving activities

• Ability to engage effectively with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors regarding commercial matters and final account agreements.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project and programme management principles.

• Ability to develop baseline programmes and monitor project progress through programme updates.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work on your own initiative.

• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

• High level of motivation and commitment to project success.

• Full clean driving licence.

Become a part of something bigger:

At the heart of GMC is our people, from engineers through to customer service and we aim to work collaboratively towards our common goals.

GMC is an equal opportunity employer, and we aim to recruit and retain like-minded people from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of expertise. If you require any specific accommodations, we will make every reasonable effort to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact us at .

In GMC we foster a work culture that promotes collaboration and learning, building an environment where our people have the capacity to maximise their potential whilst gaining the opportunity to continuously develop.

Our Future:

Since the founding of GMC in 1981 by Gerry McCloskey, GMC has grown to be Ireland's leading Civils and Utilities company and the future for GMC is bright. We have engaged with our staff and other stakeholders to agree and publish our core values.

One of our core values is to "Focus on the Future".

Our growth to date reflects the confidence that our customers have in our service delivery, in the innovative approach that we bring to how we do our work, and to our culture of safety and quality.

We have ambitious plans to develop our footprint in Ireland and overseas but understand that every decision we make contributes to people's quality of life throughout generations, and we don't take that responsibility lightly as we build Ireland's infrastructure of tomorrow, today.