Project Manager -Planning & Design

Location Ireland
Discipline: Telecoms
Salary: €65k-€75k
Contact name: Jennifer James

Contact email: jennifer@sparktel.ie
Published: about 18 hours ago
Job Title: Planning & Design Project Manager – Fibre & Civils
Location: Dublin (with occasional site travel)

Salary: €65k-€75k + Vehicle/Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Overview
Sparktel are currently recruiting for a  an experienced Planning & Design Project Manager to join our client based in Dublin. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of fibre and civils network designs for infrastructure projects. This is a high-impact leadership role, where you’ll oversee a growing team of planners and engineers, ensuring designs are delivered on time, to spec, and in alignment with client and compliance requirements.


Responsibilities
  • Manage and lead the fibre and civils planning/design function
  • Provide oversight, technical leadership, and project governance to internal planning and design team
  • Define delivery schedules, quality benchmarks, and internal workflows
  • Collaborating with project delivery teams, subcontractors, and clients
  • Oversee permitting, wayleave, and regulatory compliance processes related to planned infrastructure routes
  • Work collaboratively with survey, build, and operational teams to ensure smooth design-to-delivery transitions
Experience Required
  • 5+ years’ experience in a similar Planning Design Project Management position in Telecoms Industry
  • Proven Team Leadership/Management experience
  • Track record in delivering high-quality, large-scale fibre network design projects
  • Strong understanding of Irish regulatory and permitting processes
  • High proficiency in design tools, GIS platforms, and fibre planning systems
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills – both technical and client-facing
  • Strong organisational and leadership abilities, with experience managing timelines, resources, and budgets

If you would like more information on this role please send your CV to jennifer@sparktel.ie