Project Manager – Civil / Structural
Location: Kilkenny
Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Hartley People Recruitment is working with a well-established civil, structural, and transport engineering consultancy in Kilkenny to appoint an experienced Project Manager. This role suits an engineer who has progressed beyond pure design and is now leading projects, clients, and multidisciplinary teams through the full delivery lifecycle.
The position offers exposure to a varied portfolio across education, housing, public infrastructure, and drainage schemes, with responsibility for programme, coordination, and commercial control alongside technical oversight.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead civil and structural engineering projects from feasibility and concept through design, construction, and handover.
- Take full ownership of programme, scope, budget, and quality across assigned projects.
- Coordinate internal design teams and external consultants to ensure integrated project delivery.
- Manage client relationships, acting as the primary technical and commercial point of contact.
- Oversee design outputs to ensure compliance with Eurocodes, Irish standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Review and approve technical designs, calculations, and drawings produced in AutoCAD, Revit, and Site 3D.
- Lead design reviews, technical meetings, and site inspections.
- Manage risk, change control, and variations throughout project lifecycles.
- Ensure effective document control, reporting, and governance processes are maintained.
- Support directors in resource planning, workload forecasting, and project resourcing.
- Contribute to continuous improvement in project systems, delivery methods, and reporting standards.
Candidate Requirements
- Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (or closely related discipline).
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in civil/structural consultancy, with demonstrable project leadership responsibility.
- Strong knowledge of Irish construction standards, planning processes, and regulatory frameworks.
- Proven experience managing projects involving structural design and SUDS drainage systems.
- High level of proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Site 3D, with the ability to review and sign off technical outputs.
- Track record of managing multiple live projects to deadline and budget.
- Strong commercial awareness, including fee management and cost control.
- Excellent communication skills, with confidence engaging clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Ability to work autonomously while contributing at senior level within a collaborative consultancy environment.
Personal Attributes
- Organised, delivery-focused, and commercially aware.
- Comfortable balancing technical oversight with project leadership responsibilities.
- Strong attention to detail with a practical, problem-solving mindset.
- Proactive in identifying risks, opportunities, and process improvements.
How to Apply
For immediate consideration, please email your CV to nigel@hartleypeople.com or call Nigel at 051 878813.
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