Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater / M&E Infrastructure

Mayo, County Mayo, Ireland
€55000 p.a.
Mechanical Engineering
Posted 1 hour ago
Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater / M&E Infrastructure
Mayo
Leading Irish water and wastewater solutions provider
€55,000 – €70,000 DOE

The Company
This established Irish engineering contractor is a key player in the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure across municipal and industrial sectors. With a strong presence across the west of Ireland, they deliver end to end solutions from design and build through to commissioning and long term operation.

Known for their technical expertise in pumping stations, treatment plants, and process engineering, they work with local authorities and major industrial clients across food, pharma and manufacturing. Their focus on quality, safety, and innovation has positioned them as a trusted delivery partner in the water sector.

The Role – Project Engineer
As a Project Engineer, you will take ownership of mechanical and electrical project delivery across water and wastewater installations. You will be involved from early design coordination through to site execution, commissioning, and final handover.

This is a hands on engineering role offering strong exposure to project management, site operations, and client interaction. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, and to a high technical standard.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the delivery of water and wastewater pumping and treatment projects with a focus on M&E and ICA works
  • Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety standards, working closely with HSQE teams
  • Support tendering and contribute to high quality technical and commercial submissions
  • Coordinate with design teams to deliver practical and efficient engineering solutions
  • Procure equipment and manage supply chain requirements for project delivery
  • Develop and manage project programmes from design through to commissioning
  • Liaise with clients, consultants, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
  • Oversee site activities, including subcontractor and labour management
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification
  • Prepare engineering reports, method statements, and commissioning documentation
  • Manage O&M documentation and enforce safe working practices on site
About You
  • Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering
  • Experience in a project engineering role within M&E, utilities, or infrastructure
  • Strong understanding of water or wastewater systems, pumping, or treatment processes is advantageous
  • Proven ability to manage projects, site teams, and subcontractors
  • Strong technical, problem solving, and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management ability
  • Organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Full clean driving licence
What’s on Offer
Salary: €55,000 – €70,000 (DOE)


Why Apply?
This is a strong opportunity for a Project Engineer looking to build a long term career in the water and wastewater sector. You will gain exposure to a wide range of technically challenging projects while working with an experienced and supportive team.

With continued investment in infrastructure and environmental projects across Ireland, this role offers excellent job security, career progression, and the chance to work on essential infrastructure that has a direct impact on communities and industry.

How to Apply
Email: ryan@breaghrecruitment.com
Phone: 01 531 4345

Why Breagh Recruitment?
At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in placing Project Engineers within the water, wastewater, and utilities sectors across Ireland. Whether you are a Mechanical Project Engineer, Electrical Project Engineer, or working across M&E infrastructure, we understand the technical demands and career pathways within this space.

We work closely with leading contractors delivering water and wastewater projects, giving you access to roles that align with your experience, goals, and progression plans.

Related roles include Project Engineer Water, Mechanical Project Engineer, Electrical Project Engineer, M&E Project Engineer, Utilities Project Engineer


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