Junior Project Manager – Construction & Engineering

About

Our client, a leading international project delivery and construction consultancy, is currently seeking a Junior Project Manager to join their expanding team based in Maynooth.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious engineering professional to work on major logistics, pharmaceutical, and data centre developments across Ireland and Europe, supporting the delivery of technically complex and high-value projects.

The Role

Working alongside experienced project leaders, the successful candidate will support the coordination and delivery of projects from early design stages through construction and handover. This role is ideally suited to someone with a strong engineering background who is looking to develop a long-term career in project management within fast-paced industrial and mission-critical sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of construction projects
• Assist with project scheduling, reporting, budgeting, and programme management
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, and design teams
• Monitor project progress, quality, health & safety, and risk management activities
• Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, and project documentation
• Attend project and site meetings, preparing reports and progress updates
• Assist with procurement, contract administration, and change management processes
• Ensure project objectives are achieved in line with programme and budget requirements

Requirements

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• 1–3 years’ experience within construction, engineering, or project coordination environments
• Strong technical and engineering understanding of construction projects
• Experience or exposure to logistics, pharmaceutical, industrial, or data centre projects would be highly advantageous
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary and international teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required
• Fluent English essential

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-profile developments
• Clear career progression and professional development opportunities
• Exposure to international clients and technically challenging projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package