About this role
Designer Group is a leading international provider of mechanical and electrical engineering solutions, delivering complex, high-value projects across a range of sectors. With 1,000+ colleagues across Ireland, Europe, Africa, and South America, we are committed to safety, innovation, and excellence in everything we do.
We’re growing fast and we’re hiring a Mechanical Project Manager for a Project in Littleconnell, Kildare.
Why join us?
✔ Work on a high-profile, complex project with a leading international business
✔ Be part of a supportive, ambitious team culture
✔ Benefit from real career progression in a growing international business
✔ Help us build a more sustainable and energy-efficient world
The Opportunity
As Mechanical Project Manager, you’ll take full ownership of assigned projects – ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll lead a team of site managers, engineers, quantity surveyors and specialists, coordinating resources and driving performance throughout the project lifecycle.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading and managing project delivery end-to-end
- Managing commercial performance alongside the Project QS
- Coordinating procurement of subcontractors, plant and materials
- Driving safety, compliance, and quality on site
- Issuing weekly project progress reports (incl. RFIs, procurement status, critical issues)
- Overseeing design development and value engineering
- Chairing project meetings with design teams and subcontractors
- Maintaining strong client relationships and supporting new business opportunities
Requirements
- 5–10 years’ experience in a mechanical project management role, ideally within M&E contracting
- Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
- High attention to detail and a commitment to safe delivery
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Fluency in English is essential