About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Structural Engineer to join our growing Water Services team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects for Uisce Éireann and contractor clients across Ireland. We are happy for this role to be based from either Dublin, Castlebar, Limerick or Cork working on a hybrid basis.
The role will involve leading and delivering structural engineering solutions from feasibility and preliminary design through to detailed design and construction support. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with project management capabilities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Delivery
- Lead the structural design of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including:
- Reinforced concrete tanks and reservoirs
- Pumping stations
- Treatment plant structures
- Stormwater attenuation structures
- Retaining walls
- Buried structures and chambers
- Steel-framed process buildings and ancillary structures
- Deliver feasibility studies, options assessments, concept designs, preliminary designs, and detailed designs.
- Prepare and review structural calculations, design reports, specifications, drawings, and tender documentation.
- Undertake structural assessments of existing assets and develop rehabilitation and upgrade solutions.
- Ensure designs comply with Eurocodes, Irish Standards, Uisce Éireann standards, and relevant industry guidance.
- Coordinate civil, mechanical, electrical, process, and geotechnical interfaces to achieve integrated design solutions.
Project Management
- Manage the delivery of projects and multidisciplinary design teams.
- Act as Project Manager or Design Lead on selected projects.
- Develop project programmes, resource plans, and fee forecasts.
- Monitor project budgets, scope, schedule, and risks.
- Liaise directly with clients, contractors, regulators, and stakeholders.
- Support procurement, tender evaluations, and contractor engagement activities.
- Provide technical support during construction and commissioning phases, including site visits and design reviews.
Leadership & Business Development
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and technicians.
- Undertake technical reviews and provide quality assurance for project deliverables.
- Support bid preparation, proposal writing, and business development activities.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and technical standards