Head of Civil Engineering Design

Waterways Ireland; Enniskillen; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A national waterways authority based in Enniskillen is seeking a Head of Civil Engineering Design. The successful candidate will lead and manage a team while overseeing the planning, design, and implementation of civil engineering projects in Northern Ireland. This role requires a Chartered Engineer with at least 5 years of relevant experience and a strong background in managing infrastructure projects. The successful individual will work collaboratively with senior management to ensure all engineering works are executed to the highest standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' relevant post-qualification experience.
• Minimum 3 years' managing and leading teams at a senior level.
• Experience in the delivery of civil engineering maintenance or capital works.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support on civil and structural engineering works.
• Manage delivery of asset maintenance and new infrastructure projects.
• Ensure projects meet appropriate technical standards.

Skills

Chartered member of relevant institution

Team leadership

Civil engineering maintenance

Project management

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

The Head of Civil Engineering Design is a key member of the Technical Services Directorate located in Head Office, Enniskillen. He/she will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of professional, technical and administrative staff and the management of consulting engineers, contractors and other suppliers.He/she will be responsible for managing a programme of works and associated budget.

Responsibilities

• The Head of Civil Engineering Design will provide advice and support to the Senior Management Team and the wider organisation on the planning, management, design, procurement and construction of civil and structural engineering works.
• The role of the Head of Civil Engineering Design is to manage the delivery of all aspects of asset maintenance and new infrastructure projects associated with the inland navigable waterway system.
• Undertake studies and evaluations of possible projects and compile associated reports.
• Ensure that projects are designed and constructed to appropriate, technical, professional and legal standards.
• Progress projects through feasibility, design, planning, tender and construction stages.
• Work closely with the Technical Services Controller to effectively manage and develop capital work projects to programme and budget.

Skills and Qualifications

• Possess a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Be a Chartered member of a relevant institution, e.g. Engineers Ireland (EI) or Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
• Possess a minimum of 5 years' relevant post qualification experience.
• Possess a minimum of 3 years' managing and leading teams at a senior level.
• Possess experience in the delivery of civil engineering maintenance or capital works in a water-based environment.
• Possess experience of civil engineering in sensitive natural and built heritage environments.

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 09 Jan 2026

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 16 Jan 2026