Senior Engineer / Team Lead (Design Build) – Water & Utilities

TOBIN; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

TOBIN, An AtkinsRéalis Company, seeks a Senior Engineer/Team Lead to join the Water & Utilities Division in Galway. Lead design and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure, act as technical lead on Design-Build and traditional contracts, and mentor graduate engineers on a growing team.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage resources and schedules, liaise with clients and authorities, and ensure QA/QC and safety compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status or actively progressing toward chartership.
• 8+ years' experience in water, wastewater or civil infrastructure.
• Experience delivering Design-Build projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of water, wastewater, drainage, and utility infrastructure projects.
• Act as technical lead on Design-Build and traditional contract projects.
• Manage project resources, programme delivery, and technical outputs to ensure high-quality project execution.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and support Project Managers in delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical reports.
• Liaise with clients, Uisce Éireann, local authorities, contractors, and key stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project delivery focus

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer or progressing toward chartership

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Hydraulic modelling

GIS

Job description

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of major infrastructure projects, TOBIN, An AtkinsRéalis Company, is seeking a Senior Engineer / Team Lead to join our expanding Water & Utilities Division in Galway. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to take a leading role in the delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects while helping to develop and grow a high-performing engineering team.

Following TOBIN's recent acquisition by AtkinsRéalis, successful candidates will become part of the wider AtkinsRéalis group, a world-leading engineering and project management organisation. This offers access to international expertise, larger-scale projects, enhanced career development opportunities, and a collaborative global network of technical specialists.

As a Senior Engineer / Team Lead, you will:

• Lead the design and delivery of water, wastewater, drainage, and utility infrastructure projects.
• Act as a technical lead on Design-Build and traditional contract projects.
• Manage project resources, programme delivery, and technical outputs to ensure high-quality project execution.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and support Project Managers in delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical reports.
• Liaise directly with clients, Uisce Éireann, local authorities, contractors, and key project stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to Graduate and Project Engineers.
• Support business development activities, client relationship management, and project bids where required.
• Undertake site visits, design reviews, construction support, and project inspections.
• Ensure compliance with company QA/QC procedures, Health & Safety requirements, BCAR obligations, and relevant industry standards.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the Water & Utilities team.

Education:

• Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status, or actively progressing towards chartership with Engineers Ireland.

Experience:

• Typically 8+ years' experience within the water, wastewater, utilities, or civil infrastructure sector.
• Strong experience delivering Design-Build projects.
• Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and managing technical project delivery.
• Experience working with Uisce Éireann and local authority standards and approvals processes.

• Background in one or more of the following:
• Water and wastewater infrastructure
• Water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Water network modelling
• Drainage and stormwater management
• Utility infrastructure projects
• Design-Build project delivery

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Experience with water and drainage design software, GIS platforms, and hydraulic modelling tools.
• Sound understanding of Irish design standards, Eurocodes, Building Regulations, and Health & Safety legislation.
• Knowledge of BIM processes and digital engineering practices would be advantageous.

Personal Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness and project delivery focus.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Collaborative approach with a commitment to technical excellence.