Mechanical And Electrical Project Manager

PE Global Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for a

Mechanical & Electrical Project Manager

on behalf of a leading semi-state organisation responsible for the development and operation of Ireland's largest freight and passenger port.

Handling close to half of the nation's trade, this port is recognised as a Tier 1 facility under National Ports Policy and is part of the EU TEN-T Core Network.

Strategically located in the capital and directly connected to the national road and rail networks, the port is central to Ireland's economic and logistical ecosystem.

With a Masterplan to 2040 already in motion, the organisation is undertaking significant investment in infrastructure, sustainability, and digital transformation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to play a key role in shaping and delivering critical infrastructure projects across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation & control disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

Manage mechanical and electrical capital projects on time and within budget, from scheme inception through to handover.

Act as technical lead for M&E, energy, and instrumentation & control aspects within the PMO.

Define project scope and deliverables in conjunction with the Project Sponsor.

Assist in determining and securing appropriate resources (internal and external).

Identify, evaluate, and manage project risks.

Ensure robust project appraisal and evaluation at inception, giving senior management clear visibility of options and implications.

Collaborate with diverse disciplines including civil, marine, cost management, architecture, transport, environmental, planning, and legal.

Manage PMO staff, consultants, and contractors effectively.

Work closely with the Cost Management team to implement best-value procurement and tendering strategies.

Monitor and report progress across all project phases.

Oversee project accounts, focusing on cost-to-completion and variance reporting.

Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, planning, and regulatory standards.

Support the Capital Programme Manager in developing future strategies, budgets, and plans.

Contribute to lifecycle and O&M evaluations.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

BEng (Hons) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with relevant industry experience.

Minimum of 8 years' experience managing large-scale engineering projects (€5m+), from inception to completion.

Strong background in feasibility / evaluation studies and design development.

Track record of appointing and managing consultants to deliver cost-effective solutions.

Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.

Proven client-facing skills and ability to translate requirements into deliverables.

Skilled in risk evaluation and management.

Strong stakeholder engagement experience (internal and external).

Proficient in project controls and reporting.

Contractor management experience with proven delivery on time and within budget.

Excellent knowledge of engineering design principles and standards.

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