Principal Engineer – Water & Utilities

Currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Engineer / Team Lead to join an expanding Water & Utilities engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer to take on a senior leadership role, delivering significant water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Ireland .

The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, oversee technical design and project delivery, and work closely with key stakeholders, including Uisce Éireann, local authorities, consultants and contractors .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of water, wastewater and utilities infrastructure projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams, including Civil, Structural and MEICA specialists.
• Oversee projects from concept and detailed design through construction and completion.
• Provide technical leadership across water distribution networks, wastewater systems, pumping stations, reservoirs and treatment infrastructure.
• Manage project programmes, resources, design quality and client relationships.
• Support and mentor junior engineers while maintaining high technical and delivery standards.

Experience & Qualifications

• 7+ years' engineering experience , with a strong background in the Irish water and wastewater sector.
• Proven experience delivering Design-Build infrastructure projects .
• Strong working knowledge of Uisce Éireann standards, specifications and approval processes .
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex engineering projects.
• Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong technical design, project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and relevant hydraulic modelling or drainage design software.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng MIEI), or progress towards chartership, would be a distinct advantage.

📩 Interested in finding out more?

For a confidential discussion, please contact: [email protected]

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.