We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports.

Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply and passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth.

We are passionate about empowering our people, enabling them to make a positive impact on communities across Ireland. We are guided by a shared vision and purpose, grounded in values that define who we are and shape how we work, where we deliver for customers and communities, we work better together, we do the right thing, we aim high, and we keep each other safe. Our behaviours define how we interact, communicate, and succeed together. These values and behaviours apply to each one of us, across every role, location, and level.

Our goal is to attract and develop skilled and talented people from diverse backgrounds, who bring a dynamic range of expertise and insights to our work. With a strong, values-driven workforce, we ensure Uisce Éireann can continue advancing Ireland’s water services and meeting the needs of the communities we serve for generations to come.

The Role:

The Delivery teams are responsible for the delivery of Strategic Projects and the Infrastructure Delivery Directorate investment programme safely, efficiently and on time. The team deliver projects and programmes from inception through construction and to hand-over, ensuring that UÉ delivers on its commitments with regard to outcomes and outputs which provide key benefits for the customer and the environment.WSP, GDD and IDD

Reporting to the Programme Manager, the Project Manager role will be to focus on project/programme/contract delivery, primarily utilising UÉ’s supply chain delivery partners. The role will involve the management of a multidisciplinary team typically and close liaison with both internal functions and external service providers and stakeholders, to ensure safe delivery, which is to the necessary quality standards, on-time and to budget. Sustainability and innovation targets will be a vital part of project and programme deliverables.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Accountable to the Programme Manager / Portfolio Manager in charge for the delivery of the project/programme/contract with focus on the design, procurement, construction delivery, budget management, scheduling and technical quality output.
Management of a diverse range of third-party expertise across a multi-disciplinary set of skills to ensure the delivery of assigned projects/programmes.
Preparation, management and assessment of tender documentation/submissions, including pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs), for procurement of delivery partners to carry out design, project management, supervision and construction of the project/project.
Project manage the project/programme’s design, estimation and construction, including all relevant statutory processes, stakeholder management and monitoring/reporting.
Applying UÉ governance standards and approaches consistently to the development and delivery of programmes and projects, in particular inputting and supporting the development of submissions across approval gates 1 to 4.
Developing optimised delivery plans and project/ programme execution strategies to maximise the opportunity for efficient and timely capital delivery.This is to be done in line with the structured workshop processes to ensure effective engagement with key stakeholders, supporting the creation of and taking account of relevant I2O enhancements as identified.
Enhancing our client relationships with the supply chain to assure smooth and stable delivery of the portfolio.
Support the development of cost estimates for programmes and projects, utilising UÉ’s costs estimating processes and systems.
Managing the identification, management and mitigation of project/ programme risks and opportunities, and the management of associated contingencies, escalating where required.
Supporting the handover and commission of assets back into service in conjunction with Asset Operations and with Customer Operations, deliver assigned connection activities/projects/programmes in line with business commitments and ensure the process is fit for purpose, putting the customer first.
Working with Corporate Affairs to support the development of effective community and customer engagement strategies.
Contribute to the capture of project/ programme performance data through the regular monthly update cycles for performance monitoring and reporting purposes, and for working with the Commercial team on appropriate management, escalation and resolution of commercial and contracting issues, as well as efficient site supervisory approaches.
Adopt an adaptable and flexible approach to change, innovation and continuous improvement in the team, leading by example and ensuring all team members understand the role that they play in delivering change.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the UÉ business, including but not limited to;
Asset Management & Sustainability in particular Asset Planning,
COO – Asset Operations and Customer Operations,
Business Services – Supply Chain,
People & Safety – HSQE in particular the EHS team,
Corporate Affairs.
Responsible for promoting and delivering health and safety commitments across UÉ and its supply chain, reinforcing positive behaviours and delivering health and safety objectives and requirements to the highest industry standards.
Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with Uisce Éireann’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of UÉ business information, and delivery of critical services, in accordance with the NIS Directive and any other relevant cybersecurity regulation.
Support the delivery of the Uisce Éireann Transformation Programme, driving results required within the Directorate and supporting organisation-wide objectives.
Provide visible leadership for your team, coaching and developing them to achieve their full potential and deliver business objectives, promoting collaboration and highlighting the behaviours that are expected from everyone in the team.
Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Demonstrable experience of Portfolio and/or Programme management and delivery of large programmes/projects
Relevant third level qualification and or accreditation is desirable
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the water, utilities or similar industries is desirable and or relevant experience
Demonstrate people management experience, with strong people, change management and conflict resolution skills
Experience providing coaching in the development of the technical skills and abilities in others
Ability to develop and maintain effective strategic partnerships with key stakeholders internally and externally
Proven track record of creating a collaborative environment and communicate clearly within the team
Proven track record with dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion along with the ability to communicate complex information to others
Experience in managing end-to-end processes to ensure delivery meets customer expectations
Strong analytical skills and ability to identify and analyse problems and potential improvements, and propose and implement solutions
Demonstrate adaptability and the ability to change focus and direction in line with business strategy and requirements
Proactively identifying new areas of improvement and using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job
Skilled in continuously reviewing safety practices and suggest ways for improvement

The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is 04th August 2026.

Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.

*Please be advised that if successful you will be placed on the salary range based on your skills and experience. Please note the Market reference point (midpoint) of the range is generally the upper end of the offer where someone is deemed to be fully competent to take on the duties of the role, and leaves room for the employee to progress through the pay range as their experience develops further.

Uisce Éireann is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive place of work and have a robust strategy and framework called ibelong to enable this. We are an equal opportunity employer and through our recruitment process we welcome and encourage applications from interested and suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, racial or ethnic origin, membership of the traveller community, religion or beliefs, family or civil status, sexual orientation/gender identity or disability.

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