Portfolio Manager (Maternity Leave Cover)

About the Role

ORS is seeking a Portfolio Manager (Maternity Leave Cover) in our Civil and Structural Engineering team, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating a diverse range of projects within the portfolio.

The role includes tracking project milestones, identifying programming issues and conflicts, managing project resources, and engaging with stakeholders across various projects. You will work closely with the Project Director to ensure the successful delivery of projects in line with company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Project Milestone Tracking:

Develop and maintain a comprehensive project milestone tracking system to monitor progress across all projects.

Ensure all project deliverables are met within the agreed timelines and budget.

Identify and address any potential delays or issues in meeting project milestones.

Identifying Programming Issues and Conflicts:

Proactively identify programming issues, conflicts, and bottlenecks within projects.

Collaborate with project teams to resolve conflicts and streamline project delivery processes.

Conduct regular reviews of project plans and schedules to identify potential risks.

Project Resource Tracking:

Monitor and track project resources, including personnel.

Ensure efficient allocation and utilization of resources across multiple projects.

Work with project managers to forecast resource needs and manage resource

availability.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including clients, contractors, consultants, and internal teams.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.

Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project progress, issues, and risks.

Collaboration with Project Director:

Work closely with the Project Director to align project portfolio strategies with company objectives.

Assist the Project Director in portfolio planning, prioritization, and decision-making processes.

Provide insights and recommendations to support the successful delivery of projects.

Reporting and Documentation:

Prepare and present regular reports on project portfolio performance, including status updates, risk assessments, and resource utilization.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all projects within the portfolio.

Continuous Improvement:

Identify opportunities for process improvements within the project management framework.

Implement best practices and standardized approaches to enhance project delivery and efficiency.

QEHS MS Responsibilities

Comply with ORS Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety (QEHS) Management System requirements, i.e. perform work according to process documents and procedures, and maintain document information/complete department forms/records as required.

Understand and apply the ORS Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety policy statements in all aspects of work.

Contribute towards achieving company’s ORS QEHS objectives.

Ensure that the needs and requirements of the company’s internal staff and customers are understood and delivered.

Help develop and improve the company’s internal processes and management system by reporting corrective actions, updates and improvement ideas.

Essential Requirements

Level 8 degree in Civil and / or Structural engineering, level 8 degree in construction management or a relevant related discipline.

10 years+ experience in the construction industry working as a project manager.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Good organisational and time-management skills.

Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.

Proficient in Microsoft Office.

What We Can Offer You

Being part of ORS means more than just a job, it means joining a company that invests in you and your ambitions with transparency, structure and support.

We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits when you join ORS, which include:

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Pension scheme with matching contributions

Remote-first hybrid model – use your home as a base and any of our office locations as you see fit

Work from abroad

Flexible working hours

Access to over 60 health disciplines through our Kara Connect Platform

Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding

Paid maternity, paternity and fertility leave

Company and birthday annual leave days

Death in Service benefit

Tax saver - travel and bike to work

Culture, social, wellness and CPD committees

Talent Development Programmes

Access to leading career coach Gerry Duffy

About ORS

ORS is a world-class multidisciplinary building consultancy with more than 30 years of delivering technical excellence across the built environment. Our mission is simple but powerful: We endeavour to make the lives of our team, clients, partners and communities happier and better in the ways that really matter every single day.

Don’t just take our word for it! ORS has won numerous awards, recognising our Great Place to Work culture.

Awarded Consultancy Firm of the Year at the Irish Design & Build Awards 2026

Winner of the Engineering Consultancy of the Year at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2025

Winner of the Graduate Programme of the Year at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2025

Winner of the Best Company to Work For at the Irish Design & Build Awards 2024 & 2025

Winner of the Best People Development of the Year at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2024

Winner of the Recruitment & Retention Strategy at the Workplace Excellence Awards 2024

Great Place to Work certified consecutively since 2017

Top 3 Company Best Workplaces in the medium-sized category at the Great Place to Work awards 2025

Best Workplaces for Health & Wellbeing 2025 Great Place to Work

Engineers Ireland CPD Accreditation since 20217

Awarded for Hybrid Way of Working at the 2022 Great Place to Work Awards

Silver Accreditation through Investors in Diversity 2025

ORS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. We foster a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects and supports their individual strengths and experiences.