Sigmar Recruitment
Mechanical and Electrical Project Manager
Sigmar RecruitmentIreland10 days ago
Full-timeProject Management

About Your New Employer

Join a forward-thinking organisation driving major infrastructure and sustainability projects at one of Ireland’s most important gateways. This is a progressive, state-level body responsible for developing and operating essential national assets, with a long-term masterplan focused on innovation, decarbonisation and digital transformation. You’ll work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team that values technical excellence, safety and sustainability.


About Your New Job

As a Mechanical & Electrical Project Manager, you’ll plan, manage and deliver a portfolio of capital projects from inception to handover. These include upgrades to existing assets and development of new infrastructure such as power distribution networks, onshore power supply, EV charging, high-mast and street lighting, linkspans, renewable energy systems, utilities, underground services and buildings.

Key aspects of the role:

  • Act as technical lead for mechanical, electrical, energy, instrumentation & control elements.
  • Manage feasibility, design, procurement, delivery, commissioning and handover of projects.
  • Oversee consultants and contractors, ensuring projects meet programme, budget, environmental and safety requirements.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, cost, architecture, transport, environmental, and planning disciplines.
  • Report progress, risks and cost forecasts to senior management, supporting effective decision-making.


What Skills You Need

  • Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (BEng Hons or equivalent).
  • Minimum 8 years’ experience delivering large-scale engineering projects (€5m+), ideally from feasibility to completion.
  • Strong record managing consultants, contractors and multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Knowledge of risk management, project controls and cost forecasting.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical issues.
  • Advantageous: experience in maritime, utilities, transport or energy projects; power distribution systems; PLC/SCADA/DCS controls.


What’s on Offer

  • Opportunity to influence significant national infrastructure and sustainability initiatives.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Professional growth in a collaborative team with access to complex and varied projects.
  • Flexible, inclusive working environment that values innovation and career development.


What’s Next

If you’re an adaptable Project Manager looking to lead meaningful engineering projects within a high-profile organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Send your CV and a cover note highlighting your experience and suitability to [email protected] or call +353 1 474 4672 for a confidential chat.