Water Sector Engineer

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Civil Engineer to join a fast-growing Water Team in Belfast, Cork or Dublin. The role offers the opportunity for the right candidate to develop their skills and progress their career, working as part of a team of innovative engineers and technical specialists to deliver an exciting portfolio of work for clients across Ireland and the UK, including water and wastewater networks; treatment plants; flood defence schemes; and related infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing outline and detailed civil engineering designs;
• Producing technical and commercial reports, drawings, specifications, schedules, and other documentation;
• Preparing cost estimates;
• Giving presentations and attending meetings with clients and third parties;
• Assisting in the management of projects;
• Completing site inspections;
• Implementing Company procedures to consider and mitigate Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental risks;
• Developing your technical and project management skills;
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team environment, in close partnership with clients and contractors.

Essential Experience

• Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or equivalent);
• Chartered or actively working towards obtaining a professional qualification with a recognised institution (e.g., Engineers Ireland);
• Good organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, design teams, clients, and contractors;
• A working knowledge of Health and Safety;
• Minimum two years’ post-graduate experience in a water sector engineering design role (ideally water/wastewater networks and/or treatment design);
• Ability to work in a team environment;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desirable Experience:

• Experience in a Client-facing role;
• Experience in preparing technical specifications and contract documents for water utility client projects in Ireland and the UK;
• Knowledge and experience of various forms of contract used in the water sector (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, Government Forms of Contract);
• Project management and budget control experience;
• Able to lead and successfully deliver multidisciplinary projects;
• Working knowledge of software including AutoCAD, InfoWorks, ArcGIS, & Microsoft Project;
• A working knowledge of water and wastewater treatment process design, geotechnical engineering, structural design and hydraulics;
• Familiarity with local regulatory requirements and approval processes.

Please bear in mind that you do not need to meet 100% of the criteria to be considered for this position.

Benefits on offer:

• Flexible working
• Pension matched up to 7% of base salary;
• Competitive annual leave;
• An annual professional institution subscription;
• Life insurance;
• Income continuance;
• Enhanced paternity leave;
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance;
• Flexible benefits including Cycle to work and travel tickets;
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development;
• Mentoring and support for career development and progression.