Senior Engineer/Team Lead (Water & Utilities)

Gaia Talent; Connacht; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaia Talent is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer/Team Lead for its Water & Utilities team based in Galway, Ireland. The role focuses on leading design and delivery of major water, wastewater and utility infrastructure projects.

You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers and drive project programmes, while coordinating with clients, contractors and authorities to ensure quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Level 8).
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership with Engineers Ireland.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on water/wastewater projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D; knowledge of hydraulic modelling and GIS.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of water, wastewater, drainage and utility infrastructure projects.
• Act as technical lead on Design-Build and traditional contracts.
• Manage outputs, resources and programmes to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Review designs, drawings, calculations and technical reports.
• Liaise with Uisce Éireann, local authorities and partners.
• Mentor Graduate and Project Engineers.
• Provide construction support, site visits and design reviews.
• Support bids, business development and client relationships.
• Ensure QA/QC, Health & Safety, BCAR and standards compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Level 8) in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Hydraulic modelling

GIS

Job description

The Opportunity:

An established engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer / Team Lead to join its growing Water & Utilities team in Galway. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior civil or environmental engineer to take a leading role in the design and delivery of major water, wastewater and utility infrastructure projects.

You will provide technical leadership across a varied portfolio while supporting the development of a high-performing engineering team. The role offers significant responsibility, client exposure and opportunities for continued career progression.

Key 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 technical outputs, resources and project programmes to ensure successful delivery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and work closely with clients, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Review engineering designs, drawings, calculations, specifications and technical reports.
• Liaise with Uisce Éireann, local authorities and project partners.
• Mentor and support Graduate and Project Engineers.
• Provide construction support, undertake site visits and participate in design reviews and inspections.
• Support bids, business development and client relationship management.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC, Health & Safety, BCAR and relevant engineering standards.

Requirements:

• Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Typically 8+ years’ relevant experience in water, wastewater, utilities or civil infrastructure.
• Chartered Engineer status or actively progressing towards chartership with Engineers Ireland.
• Strong experience delivering Design-Build projects and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with Uisce Éireann and local authority standards and approvals.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Knowledge of hydraulic modelling, GIS and water/drainage design software.
• Understanding of Irish design standards, Eurocodes and relevant legislation.
• BIM and digital engineering experience would be advantageous.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical and stakeholder-management skills are essential.