Project Manager – Utilities & Infrastructure

Location: Dublin
Salary: DOE
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Optimize Recruitment is partnering with a leading civil engineering contractor to support the continued growth of their Utilities & Infrastructure division. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in ESB, utilities, or civil infrastructure projects.

Role Overview

The Project Manager will take full ownership of utility and infrastructure projects, overseeing delivery from inception through to completion. The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with quality and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of ESB and utility infrastructure projects from planning through to commissioning
• Manage project programmes, resources, productivity, and performance
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and specialist suppliers
• Oversee project progress, budgets, risks, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Liaise with ESB Networks, Uisce Éireann, Local Authorities, and other stakeholders
• Manage permits, traffic management plans, and reinstatement requirements
• Monitor and manage commercial aspects including variations and change control
• Review and approve QA documentation, reports, and as-built information

Candidate Requirements

• Level 8 degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
• 4–7 years’ experience in utilities, power, or infrastructure project delivery
• Experience working in live utility environments is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of ESB Networks, utility installations, or infrastructure works advantageous
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially aware with strong reporting capabilities
• Full clean driving licence
• Safe Pass and relevant utility certifications desirable

Package

• Competitive salary (DOE)
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•  21 days annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Statutory sick pay