Overview
We’re looking for an Associate Director, MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation) Lead to join our Water Team in Dublin, Belfast, Cork, or Galway. You’ll support the delivery of Uisce Éireann's investment in infrastructure and operating costs across water and wastewater projects, including small rural sites and multi-million-pound schemes delivered under the CRU’s fourth regulatory control (RC4) period 2025-2029.
You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to major frameworks, programmes, and projects as part of this investment, including the Uisce Éireann Growth & Development Programme and the Uisce Éireann Engineering Services Provider Framework.
Responsibilities
* Expertise: Lead the development and integration of all MEICA design elements from concept through detailed design, ensuring coordination with civil and process engineering, client performance specifications, regulatory standards, and operational requirements.
* Lead: Forecast technical knowledge and resource needs to support bids and work winning. Contribute to business development by preparing proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates. Provide strategic input on innovation, sustainability, and energy efficiency in MEICA design.
* Quality: Monitor and manage project delivery within scope, time, cost, and quality parameters. Ensure compliance with company procedures related to quality, risk, financial management and AECOM core values.
* Safeguard: Promote and ensure health & safety compliance and ensure staff competencies for safe project execution.
* Grow: Lead and build geographically diverse MEICA teams, including recruitment involvement and potential line management. Lead initiatives to maximise staff development, morale, performance and quality in collaboration with Regional Operational Leads and the MEICA Technical Head.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s Degree (NFQ Level 8) in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
* Professional qualification such as Incorporated or Chartered Engineer with relevant professional institution.
* Extensive water and wastewater industry experience, including process safety familiarity.
* Ability to manage all stages of multi-disciplinary projects, from proposals through to outline/detailed design management, and construction support until handover to client.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to represent AECOM with clients.
Additional Information
We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAdjustments@aecom.com. At AECOM, we value everyone’s unique contributions and perspectives. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.
About AECOM
AECOM is a world-leading infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services across the project lifecycle. We are a Fortune 500 company committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, environmental, social and governance priorities, and digital innovation. We offer a hybrid work model and a broad benefits package.
Locations and Work Model
Role(s) available in Dublin, Belfast, Cork, or Galway with hybrid work options.
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