Senior Resident Engineer Opportunities – Shape the Future of Ireland’s Water Infrastructure
Salary: Highly competitive, aligned to experience
Benefits: Company pension scheme and much more!
Open to candidates across Ireland, NI, UK, and EU
Join a Leading Irish Consultancy Making a Real Impact
Are you an experienced Resident Engineer looking to take on some of the most impactful water and infrastructure projects in Ireland? Our client—one of Ireland’s top-tier engineering consultancies—has multiple exciting openings for Senior Resident Engineers to join their growing teams nationwide.
This is your chance to play a central role in transforming Ireland’s water and wastewater networks, delivering projects that directly improve communities, safeguard public health, and support long-term sustainability.
If you want to be at the forefront of delivering essential national infrastructure, this is the role for you.
✨ Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Major national water infrastructure projects—above and below ground
Key role in project delivery as the Client’s representative onsite
Permanent positions with long-term career security
Hybrid working, flexible culture, and a people-first environment
Join a company where your voice is heard and your impact is visible
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Senior Resident Engineer, you will be a trusted technical leader onsite, supporting the successful delivery of Irish Water and utility projects. Your work will ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, performance, and compliance.
Your responsibilities will include:
Monitoring, supervising, and reporting on onsite works
Ensuring contractor compliance with Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations
Managing day-to-day site operations to ensure works follow contract requirements
Preparing high-quality technical reports, documentation, and presentations
Supporting client meetings, audits, and inspections
Being a key liaison between contractors, design teams, and the client
What You Bring
We’re looking for Senior REs who bring technical credibility, leadership, and a problem‑solving mindset:
10+ years’ engineering experience, ideally in water, utilities, civil or infrastructure projects
Strong experience in site supervision, QA/QC, and safe construction practices
Pipeline or treatment plant experience is a major advantage
Full driving licence
Safepass, Managing Safely in Construction & Manual Handling certifications
Strong ownership and accountability
Collaborative team player
Skilled in MS Office (Excel proficiency especially valued)
Knowledge of Public Works Contracts and FIDIC
Strong attention to detail and record‑keeping
Ability to analyse problems, interpret data, and drive solutions
Ready to Make a Real Impact?
If you're an experienced Resident Engineer looking to step into meaningful, high‑impact project work with a company that values your skills and supports your development, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or reach out to Pat Robinson pat@kmrjobs.ie for a confidential conversation.
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering, Project Management, and Consulting
Industries: Civil Engineering, Utilities, and Business Consulting and Services
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