Job Description
We are seeking a senior engineer to join our team, working on major national water and infrastructure programmes. This position suits someone who enjoys taking ownership, shaping design direction, and contributing to large-scale public infrastructure that impacts communities across Ireland.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as a technical lead on assigned design work, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high engineering standards.
* Provide support, mentoring, and day-to-day guidance to junior engineers and design staff.
* Produce, evaluate, and sign off drawings, calculations, reports, and other design deliverables.
* Work closely with project managers, site teams, and specialist disciplines to ensure designs are practical, efficient, and safe to construct.
* Build strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure objectives are fully understood and met.
* Review project schedules, monitor progress, and help drive the timely delivery of design outputs.
* Carry out site-based inspections and assessments to inform design decisions.
* Identify opportunities to introduce innovative or sustainable engineering solutions.
* Contribute to proposals, planning, and business growth activities when required.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Proven experience in design engineering within the utilities, water, or civil infrastructure sector is essential. Expertise in specialized water software like MicroDrainage or Innovyze MicroDrainage for drainage design is also preferred. Strong problem-solving ability, good judgement, and initiative are crucial for this role.
What We Offer
Join a respected organisation delivering critical national infrastructure. Work in a collaborative environment with strong support from senior engineering staff. Real opportunities for long-term career progression are available.
About Us
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited is a proud founding member of Menopause in Business, pledge member for Neurodiversity in Business, Disability Committed Member, Gold Status Pledge Member for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze Trailblazers for Racial Equality Matters.