Construction - Process Design Lead - Anaerobic Digestion

Glanua; Navan, Ballinrobe; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Glanua in Ireland is seeking a Design Lead for the Process & Hydraulic Engineering discipline focused on Anaerobic Digestion, Biogas and energy recovery. You will deliver bioresource infrastructure from concept through construction, commissioning and operations, owning robust design solutions and coordinating inputs from MEICA and civil/structural teams.

This role emphasizes strategic design leadership, team mentoring and client engagement, with opportunities for professional growth within a

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience required.
• Level 8 degree or equivalent in specified engineering fields.
• Experience with anaerobic digestion, biogas, and energy recovery preferred.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead process and hydraulic design activities for bioresource projects.
• Develop and review mass, water, heat, and energy balances.
• Mentor engineers and coordinate design deliverables.
• Engage with MEICA and civil/structural inputs and client relations.

Skills

Analytical

Administration

Communications

Computer literacy

Collaboration

Decision making

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

Level 8 Degree in Chemical, Water/Wastewater, Environmental or Process Engineering

Job description

Construction - Process Design Lead - Anaerobic Digestion

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Application Details

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Job Description

We are seeking a Design Lead for the Process & Hydraulic Engineering discipline specialised in Anaerobic Digestion, Biogas, Sludge & Energy Recovery. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering bioresource infrastructure projects from concept through to construction, commissioning, and operations. You will take ownership of developing robust engineering design solutions that meet client requirements and ensure successful project outcomes through to process commissioning. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team, you will operate within a collaborative “one-team” culture while actively developing your own technical skills and leadership experience. While your primary focus will be on Process, Mechanical, and Hydraulic Design, you will also engage with and manage inputs and deliverables from other engineering disciplines, including Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation (MEICA), as well as civil and structural engineering. This role offers exposure to a broad range of multi-disciplinary engineering challenges, providing a strong platform for professional growth and career progression. You will also have the opportunity to develop client relationships, lead design discussions, and contribute to integrated, high-quality project delivery across all stages.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Design Leadership

• This role is a technical delivery outputs focused position, operating with a high degree of autonomy while working under the direction of the Technical Manager.
• The Process & Hydraulic Design Lead is responsible for Manage, Coordinate and deliver design outputs for the Groups Bioresource portfolio of design and build projects.
• Develop and maintain a coherent design vision aligned with business objectives and long-term strategic goals.
• Prioritise and lead high-impact design initiatives that enhance project outcomes and organisational capability.
• Establish and refine consistent, efficient, and high-quality design workflows across all projects.
• Promote a culture of innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement within the design function.

Team Leadership, Line Management & Talent Development.

• Provide effective line management to the design team, including workload planning, performance management, and resource allocation.
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineers and designers at all levels, enhancing technical capability, decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Identify skills gaps and deliver structured development plans to build a high-performing, multidisciplinary team.
• Foster a collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture that prioritises technical excellence and professional development.

Technical Design, Engineering & Equipment Assessment

• Develop and review process mass balances, water balances, heat balances and energy balances for sludge treatment and anaerobic digestion facilities.
• Develop biogas production, methane yield and CHP energy recovery calculations.

• Sector: construction

Career Level

• Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 10
• Minimum Qualification: Level 8 (incl Higher Diploma & Honours Bachelor Degree)OR Minimum Level 8 Honours Degree in Chemical, Water/Wastewater, Environmental, or Process Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Administration, Analytical, Communications, Computer Literacy
• Competency Skills: Collaboration, Decision Making, Flexibility, Initiative