Associate, Structural Design Team - Water Sector

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking a visionary Structural Associate to steer Ireland’s growing structures team. This role goes beyond management to shape technical direction, mentor engineers, and deliver landmark infrastructure projects across Ireland.

You will own the division’s performance, lead a high-performing team, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure world-class delivery. Hybrid working with hubs in Dublin, Galway, Cork, and Castlebar is offered.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer or equivalent with a Level 8+ degree and deep technical experience in structural engineering.
• Strong commercial acumen and leadership to manage and coach a growing team.
• Experience in consultancy and in the Water sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the division’s operational performance and report to executive leadership.
• Mentor, recruit, and develop a high-performing team of engineers and technicians.
• Bridge structural engineering with other disciplines to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Lead tenders and strengthen client relationships to grow the pipeline.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Leadership

Mentorship

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Level 8 or higher degree

Job description

As we grow our business across Ireland. We continue to deliver transformative projects under the National Development Plan—spanning water, wastewater, energy, and flood risk management—while benefiting from a values-driven culture that prioritizes community, innovation, and professional evolution across our hubs in Dublin, Galway, Cork, and Castlebar.

We are currently seeking a visionary Structural Associate to steer our growing structures team. This is more than a management role; it is a chance to shape the technical direction of the firm, mentor the next generation of engineers, and deliver landmark projects across the country.

As the Structural Asociate, you will be the driving force behind our commercial and technical success. You won’t just manage projects; you will build a legacy. Your focus will be on:

• Strategic Leadership: Taking full ownership of the division’s operational performance and reporting directly to executive leadership.

• Team Empowerment: Cultivating a high-performing team of engineers and technicians through mentorship, recruitment, and professional development.

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Acting as the bridge between structural engineering and other disciplines to ensure seamless, world-class delivery on complex infrastructure projects.

• Business Growth: Strengthening client relationships and leading high-stakes tenders to secure our future pipeline.

ABOUT YOU

You will be a Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) with a Level 8 or higher degree and deep technical experience in structural engineering. Beyond your technical mastery, you possess the commercial acumen and leadership presence necessary to manage and coach a high-performing, growing team.

You are a natural communicator who thrives under pressure, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects to the highest standards of client satisfaction. As a seasoned professional, you bring a sophisticated blend of interpersonal skills and technical authority, ensuring that every deadline is met with precision and excellence.

You will ideally have experience with another Consultancy and experience in the Water sector would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

We offer a unique culture that balances the agility of a local firm with the massive resources of a global network.

• Impact: Work on the projects that are literally shaping the future of Ireland.

• Flexibility: We offer flexible and hybrid working and you can be based from our hubs in Dublin, Galway, Cork, or Castlebar.

• Growth: Benefit from competitive rewards and a career path that has no ceiling.