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Nicholas O'Dwyer Ltd

Senior Project Management Engineer

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Nicholas O'Dwyer Ltd

Engineering consultancy delivering water, environmental, civil & structural services globally since 1932.

Senior engineer managing delivery of a 15ML water reservoir project from design to commissioning.
9 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
Onsite
Company Size
300 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Construction services
Sector Specialisms
Water
Environmental
Civil
Structural
Wastewater
Climate Resilience
Renewables
Infrastructure
Role

Description

project planning
cost estimating
design review
design coordination
risk register
monthly reporting
  • Develop the Project Execution Plan, ensuring the project is aligned to and delivered in accordance with the Contracting Entity’s standards and methods.
  • Develop cost estimates.
  • Have the ability to set up ongoing procedures to collect and review information as needed.
  • Oversee and monitor the delivery of the project around the schedule, interface, cost, variations, contract, and risk, liaising with the relevant team members and functions as required.
  • Detailed review of Contractor’s design and deliverables.
  • Work with the technical teams in coordinating and managing the design consultants and other external service providers.
  • Maintain the overall project risk register and update at monthly progress meetings.
  • Report monthly on the tasks throughout the project’s lifecycle including construction works (during the construction phase) that have been undertaken.
  • Identify opportunities to improve Project Management procedures, templates, and products referring ideas to the appropriate line manager.

Requirements

primavera
pmp
prince ii
engineering
h&s
water eng
  • Have a strong knowledge & experience of project management methodologies,
  • Report writing skills.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Planning capability and ability to use Oracle Primavera 6 scheduling system an advantage.
  • Capacity to self-motivate.
  • Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in the Construction / Infrastructure sector on projects of a similar size and complexity.
  • Have a strong knowledge & experience of contract administration & delivery.
  • Relevant third-level qualification in engineering or related discipline.
  • Knowledge of operating as a client’s project manager.
  • Have a good knowledge & experience of Health & Safety legislation and regulations,
  • Have a strong water engineering technical capability.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in operating on-site, not just office-based an advantage.
  • Qualification in project management such as PMP, and PRINCE II will be advantageous.
  • Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure project outputs that meet required standards.
  • Track record of delivering construction/asset delivery projects on time and within the allocated budget.
  • Experience in dealing with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the organisation influencing the improvement of process and guidance to support project delivery.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Company

Overview

Founded 1932
Year Established
The firm was established in 1932, marking the beginning of its journey from local engineering to global consultancy.
Joined 2020
Year Joined RSK Group
The company became part of the RSK Group in 2020, expanding its international footprint across key regions.
€100M to €600M Contracts
Project Contract Range
The firm manages contracts ranging significantly in scale, from solo ventures to large partnerships.
  • Delivers major projects from concept to completion, including Dublin’s Vartry water upgrade and Monrovia gravity pipeline.
  • Specializes in water, wastewater, transportation infrastructure, and environmental planning across public and private sectors.
  • Manages contracts, supervises construction, and provides technical advisory with ISO-backed systems.
  • Executed projects funded by prominent organizations such as the World Bank, EU, African Development Bank, and national utilities.
  • Merges civil and structural engineering with environmental and planning expertise on complex infrastructure projects.

Culture + Values

90 Years
Engineering Experience
The company has a long-standing history of providing professional excellence in water services engineering.
  • Advise and assist the global community in delivering sustainable infrastructure for tomorrow.
  • Provide a comprehensive engineering, environment and planning consulting service.
  • Market leaders in design, procurement and management of large-scale projects.

Environment + Sustainability

240 Trees
Planted to Date
Under a corporate initiative to support biodiversity, 240 native Irish trees have been planted as part of a tree-planting campaign.
1,200 Tonnes CO₂
Sequestered Projected
The forest is projected to capture a significant amount of carbon dioxide over the tree lifetimes, contributing to carbon sequestration efforts.
5 Tonnes CO₂
Per Mature Tree
Each fully grown tree provides substantial carbon capture, supporting environmental sustainability.
15 Acres
Forest Span
The reforestation project covers an extensive area dedicated to enhancing biodiversity and carbon capture.
  • Achieved net‑zero carbon targets in advisory projects (e.g. World Bank challenges)

Inclusion & Diversity

350+ Members
Neurodiversity Network
Supports a neurodiversity network dedicated to fostering inclusion and providing resources for individuals with neurological differences.
  • Won World Bank 'Utility of the Future' youth challenge for net-zero carbon design (Nicolai Thorbal)
  • Promotes apprenticeship career pathways with internal promotions (e.g., Ellie Stanfield)
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