Job Description

Project Manager – Environmental & Planning
Location: Galway (Hybrid options available)
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits: flexible work arrangements, career development opportunities

About the Role
Optimize Recruitment, working closely with our client, are seeking a Project Manager to join Ireland’s strongest planning and environmental consultancies. This role offers the opportunity to manage projects from initial concept right through to final handover, with a strong focus on planning and environmental elements. You will work on a variety of public and private sector projects across sectors such as higher education, life sciences, commercial, leisure, residential, and public realm.

You will oversee multiple projects concurrently, managing the design, consenting, and construction stages, while ensuring compliance with planning regulations and environmental considerations. Acting as the link between clients, consultants, contractors, and statutory bodies, you will ensure each stage runs smoothly and meets agreed objectives.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary – Further discussed over call
• Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance
• Career progression with structured development opportunities
• Exposure to diverse and complex projects nationwide

Responsibilities

• Manage projects through all stages – from concept to completion
• Ensure compliance with planning regulations and environmental standards
• Coordinate procurement of design teams and contractors
• Act as the key point of contact for clients and stakeholders
• Monitor project performance against agreed milestones and goals
• Prepare accurate and detailed project reports and documentation
• Oversee day-to-day coordination of project activities
• Address planning or environmental matters arising during construction
• Lead communication with statutory bodies, community groups, and contractors
• Support the delivery of high-quality, impactful projects

Requirements

• Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Landscape Design, or Construction Management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within and lead multidisciplinary teams
• Minimum of 5 years’ post-graduation experience in construction-related professional services
• Experience managing or working within client design teams
• Organised and detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Irish/UK experience highly advantageous

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this and similar opportunities, contact Shane Fleming on 083 0885073 or email Shane@optimizerecruitment.ie.

Please e-mail your CV with the Vacancy Reference OR-14269 in the subject line. All applications will be handled in strict confidence, and your CV will not be shared without prior approval.

Job Ref Number: OR-14269