Overview
Remediation Design Engineer role at RPS – delivered on a nationally significant project in Ireland. This position involves technical delivery of remediation design for contaminated brownfield and historic landfill sites, contributing to an €11 million initiative. The role is based in the Republic of Ireland, with flexibility to work from any Tetra Tech RPS office and travel to Ireland approximately one week per month.
Responsibilities
* Analyse site investigation data, develop remediation strategies, and design civil engineering solutions including groundwater treatment and capping systems.
* Collaborate with internal specialists and external stakeholders; oversee contractor procurement and contribute to project delivery as one of two assistant project managers.
* Deliver detailed design work, support feasibility studies, and coordinate across disciplines; engage with contractors and support procurement activities.
* Take ownership of remediation design delivery, ensuring integration with drainage and mechanical systems and compliance with regulatory frameworks; support contract negotiations and cost management.
* Longer term: be recognised as a remediation expert within the Ireland business, influence best practice, and contribute to nationally significant projects; potential support towards chartership and future leadership opportunities.
Your Toolkit for Success
We recruit using core capabilities – the toolkit of essential skills, experience, competencies, and responsibilities required to perform the role. We seek individuals who meet a benchmark level of expertise; though there is no perfect candidate, we welcome applicants meeting 75% of the requirements.
Experience and Subject Matter Expertise
* Experience Of Large-Scale Remediation Projects: Substantial delivery experience in complex remediation schemes involving contaminated soils, groundwater, and surface water; familiarity with brownfield sites, historic landfills, and industrial locations with significant environmental challenges; ability to interpret site data and translate findings into practical, compliant remediation strategies.
* Subject Matter Expertise in Remediation Design: Deep technical knowledge of remediation technologies (chemical or biological); lead development of remediation strategies including landfill capping and groundwater treatment; ability to produce and review feasibility studies and options appraisals.
* Design Coordination Across Disciplines: Coordinate inputs from drainage, mechanical engineering, and civil infrastructure; ensure integrated designs and align with wider project components such as roads and drainage systems.
* Stakeholder Engagement and Management: Engage with clients, regulators, local authorities, and community representatives (including EPA and Department of Defence); contribute to internal briefings and external presentations; negotiate costs and support contract discussions.
* Contractor Procurement, Management, and Supervision: Lead procurement of remediation contractors; develop tender documentation, evaluate bids, negotiate terms; supervise on-site works, manage quality assurance, and resolve technical issues.
Qualifications and Preferences
* Chartered status or progression towards it preferred
* Ideally, ICE membership or registration as a Ground Engineering Professional or equivalent
* Garda vetting required at offer stage
Additional Information
Flexible working options are available, with patterns agreed between employees and line managers. The organisation supports reasonable adjustments in alignment with the Equality Act 2010; please inform us of any accommodations needed during recruitment or in day-to-day role.
Why join Tetra Tech RPS?
Our people are our success. We solve problems in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability with a collaborative culture, agile working, and access to leading minds. In 2023, RPS became part of Tetra Tech, a global consulting and engineering firm with a broad international footprint. Join us to be part of a connected, forward-thinking community shaping a better future.
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