Senior Project Manager - (Wastewater Treatment Projects)

Senior Project Manager - (Wastewater Treatment Projects)About Glanua

Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We are a trusted provider to the municipal and industrial sector where our clients include Ireland and the UK’s largest water utilities, Uisce Éireann (formally Irish Water), Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Affinity Water.

Glanua is passionate about solving today’s environmental challenges and delivering a decarbonised and sustainable world. We know that to build successful creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential. We champion our core values and uphold the highest standards of Safety and Well-being, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, Agility, Accountability, Diversity and Inclusion in everything we do.

Glanua is a progressive company that is expanding its workforce across several disciplines to meet our ambitious growth plans.

The RoleAs Senior Project Manager, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team to bring water and wastewater infrastructure projects from design through to construction, commissioning and handover to the client. You will lead all areas of Civil, Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) Engineering scope of works on the project, or series of smaller projects. You will be involved in all day-to-day aspects of delivery including programme management, commercial management and HSQE development and awareness.

You will lead in a one-team culture while actively contributing to your own skills and experience. Your role will be key in supporting the Contracts Manager to achieve the outcomes of the project. You will have opportunities to witness a wide variety of multi-disciplinary engineering activities and to focus and develop a specialised knowledge base, with a wide variety of career paths available.

Glanua offers training and promotion opportunities as you progress in your career.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture.

Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on-site.

Instil a positive Health and Safety culture within the team in their thinking and actions.

Collaborate with clients, client representatives and third-party agencies.

Ensure a positive experience for the client and their representatives, fostering collaboration and cooperation.

Lead and co-ordinate the multi-discipline civil, MEICA and process team to deliver the project on-time, on-budget and to high quality standards.

Coordinate PSDP live project requirements with internal and external designers. Represent the company as PSCS on live sites and maintain on-site documentation.

Conduct regular Health and Safety inspections on live sites, lead toolbox talks and meetings.

Apply best practice project management techniques such as Lean Construction and Last Planner.

Monitor project performance, manage risks and opportunities, and mitigate where possible.

Report monthly on project performance against programme, budget and HSQE.

Lead procurement of supplies and sub-contracts on time and within budget.

Manage cashflow and ensure timely interim payment applications to clients.

Provide training, mentoring and development plans for the team.

Support resource management and recruitment within the team as a hiring manager.

Assist with tendering opportunities for new projects where appropriate.

Address client and stakeholder feedback promptly and seek client satisfaction improvements.

Contribute to continuous improvement of delivery processes and lessons learned.

Maintain awareness of latest standards and technology through CPD.

Other duties as required from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in the water and wastewater industry.

Experience in managing Civil and MEICA engineering works such as concrete works, pipelaying, mechanical and electrical installations.

Ability to work under pressure to deliver project objectives.

Ability to engage with customers, suppliers and sub-contractors in financial negotiations and final accounts.

Good working knowledge of programme management software such as Microsoft Project; able to prepare baseline programmes and updates.

Problem-solving, initiative and adaptability during project delivery.

Excellent MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

Strong communication and high motivation.

Full Driving License.

What we offer you

The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.

Monday to Friday working week with early finish on Fridays.

25 days annual leave plus 7 bank holidays.

Competitive base salary with annual reviews.

Incentivisation benefits.

A company laptop and phone.

Access to EAP – 24/7 confidential employee counselling service for employees and their families.

SalaryNegotiable

Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment typeFull-time

Job functionProject Management and Information Technology

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