Senior Engineer / Team Lead – Water & Utilities

The Opportunity

An established engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer / Team Lead to join its growing Water & Utilities team in Galway. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior civil or environmental engineer to take a leading role in the design and delivery of major water, wastewater and utility infrastructure projects.

You will provide technical leadership across a varied portfolio while supporting the development of a high-performing engineering team. The role offers significant responsibility, client exposure and opportunities for continued career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of water, wastewater, drainage and utility infrastructure projects.
• Act as technical lead on Design-Build and traditional contract projects.
• Manage technical outputs, resources and project programmes to ensure successful delivery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and work closely with clients, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Review engineering designs, drawings, calculations, specifications and technical reports.
• Liaise with Uisce Éireann, local authorities and project partners.
• Mentor and support Graduate and Project Engineers.
• Provide construction support, undertake site visits and participate in design reviews and inspections.
• Support bids, business development and client relationship management.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC, Health & Safety, BCAR and relevant engineering standards.

Requirements

• Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Typically 8+ years' relevant experience in water, wastewater, utilities or civil infrastructure.
• Chartered Engineer status or actively progressing towards chartership with Engineers Ireland.
• Strong experience delivering Design-Build projects and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with Uisce Éireann and local authority standards and approvals.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Knowledge of hydraulic modelling, GIS and water/drainage design software.
• Understanding of Irish design standards, Eurocodes and relevant legislation.
• BIM and digital engineering experience would be advantageous.

Strong leadership, communication, analytical and stakeholder-management skills are essential.