Senior Engineer - Wastewater Networks

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major opportunity awaits for a Senior Engineer experienced in wastewater networks design at a leading company. You will lead projects from feasibility through to detailed design, ensuring client satisfaction and environmental compliance. Ideal candidates will have significant experience, strong mentoring skills, and a relevant engineering degree. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and offers a flexible work culture with impactful projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Collaborative and supportive work environment

Flexibility in office location

Qualifications

• At least 8 years relevant engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a design role.
• Possess excellent professional/technical knowledge.
• Have the ability to manage and mentor more junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering wastewater network projects, including drainage system upgrades.
• Preparation of reports like feasibility studies and technical evaluations.
• Mentoring junior team members and supporting their career development.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Knowledge

Education

Relevant engineering degree (Level 7 or higher)

Chartered Engineer status or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Engineer with experience in wastewater networks design to join our dynamic team. With a strong pipeline of projects underway, this is an exciting opportunity to take a technical leadership role in a forward-thinking collaborative environment.

As a Senior Engineer you will play a pivotal role in the planning, design and delivery of wastewater network solutions from feasibility through to detailed design and construction, all whilst ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and client requirements. You will lead a project team, work closely with clients and support the development of junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and delivering wastewater network projects include drainage system upgrades, new pipelines and new/upgraded pumping stations.
• Delivery of projects for water utilities, local authorities and private sector clients.
• Preparation of reports such as feasibility studies, planning reports, site assessments and technical evaluations.
• Managing others in the preparation of deliverables such as designs, reports and contract documents.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and also clients and contractors.
• Providing technical guidance and technical assurance across all stages of project delivery.
• Mentoring junior team members and supporting their career development.

Candidate Requirements:

• Relevant third level degree in engineering (Level 7 or higher).
• Ideally, Chartered Engineer status or equivalent.
• At least 8 years relevant engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a design role.
• Possess excellent professional/technical knowledge and skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Have an ability to manage and mentor more junior staff.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and have a proven track record of meeting deliverable deadlines to client satisfaction.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Flexibility in office location (Dublin/Galway/Cork/Castlebar).
• Involvement in impactful projects that are shaping the future for Ireland's wastewater infrastructure.

About Stantec

Whether you're starting out on your engineering career or are looking for a fresh challenge, Ryan Hanley, now part of Stantec, is a great career move.

Based in Dublin, Galway, Castlebar and Cork, we are actively recruiting for team players with experience in any of the following areas - water and wastewater treatment process and network design, integrated network management, structural design, site development, road and bridge engineering, project management and administration.

You'll be working for a dynamic company with an excellent reputation in the industry.

Ryan Hanley, now part of Stantec, offers a great working environment amongst friendly professionals with an emphasis on teamwork. It's a company where your ideas and opinions will be valued and your efforts recognised and rewarded.

We have been awarded the silver Investors in accreditation by the Irish Centre for for our commitment to quality, and (EDI) in the workplace.

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