Mechanical Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater / M&E Projects
Mayo, County Mayo, Ireland
€60000 p.a.
Mechanical Engineering
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Mechanical Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater / M&E Projects
West of Ireland
Leading Irish Engineering Contractor
Salary €55,000 - €65,000 DOE package
The Company
This well established Irish engineering contractor delivers complete solutions across the water and wastewater sector, supporting both municipal and industrial clients. Their work spans design, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of critical infrastructure, with projects across local authorities and key industries such as pharma, food, and dairy.
With a strong reputation for technical excellence and long term client relationships, the company continues to grow across Ireland. They offer a collaborative environment where engineers gain real project exposure and are supported to develop their careers in a specialist and high demand sector.
The Role – Mechanical Project Engineer
This is a hands on project engineering role focused on delivering mechanical and electrical installations within water and wastewater treatment projects. You will take ownership of projects from design coordination through to commissioning and handover, ensuring high standards across safety, quality, and programme delivery.
The role offers a mix of office based engineering and site based project delivery, giving strong exposure to all aspects of M&E project execution in the water industry.
Key Responsibilities
Salary: €50,000 to €65,000 DOE
Benefits:
This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Project Engineer looking to build a long term career in the water and wastewater sector. The role offers exposure to full project lifecycles, from design through to commissioning, within a company that is investing heavily in both people and innovation.
You will be joining a business with a strong pipeline of secured work, offering stability, progression, and the chance to work on technically interesting projects that have a real impact on essential infrastructure.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345 for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in placing Mechanical Project Engineers within the water and wastewater, utilities, and M&E construction sectors across Ireland and the UK. We work closely with leading contractors delivering complex infrastructure projects, giving you access to roles that align with your experience and career goals.
If you are a Mechanical Project Engineer, Project Engineer M&E, or Site Engineer with water industry experience, we can help you take the next step.
West of Ireland
Leading Irish Engineering Contractor
Salary €55,000 - €65,000 DOE package
The Company
This well established Irish engineering contractor delivers complete solutions across the water and wastewater sector, supporting both municipal and industrial clients. Their work spans design, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of critical infrastructure, with projects across local authorities and key industries such as pharma, food, and dairy.
With a strong reputation for technical excellence and long term client relationships, the company continues to grow across Ireland. They offer a collaborative environment where engineers gain real project exposure and are supported to develop their careers in a specialist and high demand sector.
The Role – Mechanical Project Engineer
This is a hands on project engineering role focused on delivering mechanical and electrical installations within water and wastewater treatment projects. You will take ownership of projects from design coordination through to commissioning and handover, ensuring high standards across safety, quality, and programme delivery.
The role offers a mix of office based engineering and site based project delivery, giving strong exposure to all aspects of M&E project execution in the water industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage water and wastewater treatment and pumping projects from concept to completion
- Ensure all works are delivered in line with health and safety standards and company procedures
- Coordinate mechanical, electrical and ICA installations with minor civil interfaces
- Work closely with design teams to develop efficient and innovative technical solutions
- Support tender submissions with technical input and commercial awareness
- Procure equipment and manage supplier and subcontractor performance
- Develop and manage project programmes from design through to commissioning
- Liaise directly with clients, consultants and key stakeholders
- Oversee site teams and subcontractors to ensure quality and programme targets are met
- Prepare engineering reports, method statements and commissioning documentation
- Manage O&M manuals and ensure full compliance with safety and regulatory standards
- Degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering
- Experience in a mechanical and electrical project environment
- Strong interest or background in water or wastewater engineering is advantageous
- Proven ability to manage projects, site teams, or M&E installations
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management ability
- Organised, deadline driven and capable of managing multiple priorities
- Comfortable leading meetings with clients and consulting engineers
- Full clean driving licence
Salary: €50,000 to €65,000 DOE
Benefits:
- Company vehicle or allowance
- Pension contribution
- Laptop and mobile phone
- Flexible working options depending on role and location
- CPD support and structured career development
- Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects across Ireland
This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Project Engineer looking to build a long term career in the water and wastewater sector. The role offers exposure to full project lifecycles, from design through to commissioning, within a company that is investing heavily in both people and innovation.
You will be joining a business with a strong pipeline of secured work, offering stability, progression, and the chance to work on technically interesting projects that have a real impact on essential infrastructure.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345 for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in placing Mechanical Project Engineers within the water and wastewater, utilities, and M&E construction sectors across Ireland and the UK. We work closely with leading contractors delivering complex infrastructure projects, giving you access to roles that align with your experience and career goals.
If you are a Mechanical Project Engineer, Project Engineer M&E, or Site Engineer with water industry experience, we can help you take the next step.
