Senior Civil / Environmental Engineer

Gaia Talent; Cork, Dublin, Carlow; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterjobsuk is seeking a Senior Civil / Environmental Engineer to join its Circular Economy and Environment team. The role covers waste and resource management projects across solid waste, bio-waste, and sludge management, with a path to Principal Engineer.

Engage in design oversight, client liaison, and project delivery within a multidisciplinary setting. The role offers career progression and exposure to diverse applications in environmental engineering.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years’ post-graduate experience.
• Proven project management experience.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering design activities and CAD documentation.
• Participate in site meetings with clients and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QMS and health and safety.
• Coordinate technical inputs across the project team.
• Support delivery to required standards and timelines.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Project Management

Client Liaison

Driving Licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Location: Cork, Dublin or Carlow
Experience: Minimum 8 years’ post-graduate experience

The Opportunity

An established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Civil / Environmental Engineer to join its growing Circular Economy and Environment team.

The successful candidate will contribute to a varied portfolio of waste and resource management projects, supporting clients across the solid waste, bio-waste and sludge management sectors. The team provides specialist consultancy services covering waste prevention, minimisation, recycling, energy recovery and residual waste disposal.

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop technical and project management expertise within an experienced team, with a defined career progression pathway towards Principal Engineer level.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning and management of engineering design activities and CAD documentation, working closely with Project Engineers and Engineering Technicians.
• Participate in site meetings with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Ensure project work complies with internal Quality Assurance and Management Systems.
• Maintain compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and requirements.
• Coordinate project activities, technical inputs and deliverables with other members of the project team.
• Support the successful delivery of projects to the required standards and timelines.

About You

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years’ relevant post-graduate professional experience.
• Proven experience in project management.
• Experience in the design of anaerobic digestion facilities, solid waste management facilities or public realm projects is desirable.
• Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills.
• Experience liaising with clients, external stakeholders and subcontractors.
• Energetic, proactive and self-motivated, with a flexible and collaborative approach.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Full, clean and valid driving licence.

Career Development

The role offers the opportunity to strengthen technical and managerial capabilities within an established consultancy, with a clear progression pathway towards Principal Engineer level.

Job Ref: 0511J

Salary Description: Competitive Salary Offered

Job Type: Permanent

Education Level: Bachelors degree

Closing Date: 31/12/2026

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