Operations Manager - Water - Wastewater - Civil Contractor - Kilkenny

Office/Project Location: Kilkenny

Employment Type: Permanent

Work Location: Office & Site Visits

Pay: Competitive Salary package and negotiable based on experience

Experience: Min3-5+years experience in similar roles on Civil / Water / Utility projects

Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our client is a multi-disciplined Utilities and Civil Engineering Contractor working with Local Authorities, Irish Water, Group Water Schemes, Local & County Councils.

Due to continued growth, newly awarded contracts and an extensive pipeline of work, our client are now hiring a Operations Manager to oversee the Delivery Operations of Water / Waste water framework projects.

This is a full- time position covering the South East region, based out of Kilkenny, working on Irish Water programme.

Project Oversight & Coordination

Manage daily operations across multiple projects.

Ensure all operations comply with health, safety, quality and environmental regulations and industry and company standards.

Oversee project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.

Coordinate with site managers, design teams, engineers, subcontractors, and local authorities.

Develop and maintain project timelines.

Plan and oversee logistics, including material deliveries, licences, and equipment mobilisation.

Ensure projects meet technical specifications and quality standards. 

Team Management

Management of site teams, supervisors, and subcontractors.

Delivery of pre-construction meetings to site teams.

Lead recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of operational staff as required. 

Ensure adequate workforce levels across projects.

Identifying change and implementing change control process and agreement

Facilitate the compliance of as-built drawings/ sketches and the work safety files.

 Cost Control & Reporting

Monitor project budgets, control operational costs, and ensure profitability.

Track KPIs, financial performance, and productivity metrics.

Prepare regular operational reports for senior management.

Maintain accurate project records and documentation.

Track progress against key milestones and KPI’s. 

Client & Stakeholder Liaison

Act as the main point of contact for clients, stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

Attend progress meetings and provide project updates.

Manage expectations and resolve conflicts effectively.

Requirements

Qualified in construction management or related field.

Experience working with Irish or UK Water Standards – essential 

Strong leadership, problem-solving and organisational skills

Excellent track record in subcontractor coordination and stakeholder communication.

Confident and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Excellent time management skills with the ability to problem solve and manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

Proficiency in MS Project, and general IT tools.

Full driving licence is essential.

Package

Competitive Salary Package based on experience

Permanent staff role with great career prospects

EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Contact

Sheila McNeice is the consultant managing this position.

If you are a Senior Project Manager interested in roles based in Kilkenny you can contact Sheila by e-mail sheila@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-7978720 for a confidential chat.

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With over 50 years of technical recruitment experience, JobContax is the leading recruiter of Senior Project Managers in Ireland.

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EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

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