Senior Engineer - Utilities

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Naas; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

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Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Leave purchasing option

Wellbeing program

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WSP is seeking a Senior Utilities Engineer for Ireland with extensive postgraduate civil engineering experience to lead utility enabling works and interfaces on major national roads and transport schemes. Based in Dublin, Naas or Limerick, you will coordinate with design teams, authorities and utility companies to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will analyse information, report findings, and communicate project proposals effectively while adhering to safety and environmental standards and

Competenze

• Degree qualified in civil engineering and member of a professional institution.
• Experience in stakeholder management.
• Experience in Utility Works contracts.
• Clear and effective communication, both verbal and written.
• Strong understanding of CDE principles and delivery workflows.
• Experience with coordination and review practices (federation, clash management, model checks).
• Knowledge of Autodesk/ Bentley design platforms (Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Navisworks, OpenRoads).
• Ability to operate in a dynamic major project environment.

Mansioni

• Monitor preparation of design and contract documentation including drawings and specs.
• Lead interfaces with utility companies to secure agreements per project programme.
• Plan and coordinate design/construction interfaces of utility works with other designs and team members.
• Participate in tender evaluation, contract negotiations and award of utility packages.
• Ensure Utilities Enabling Works design meets health, safety and environmental obligations.
• Maintain a design risk register and participate in risk workshops.
• Manage external interfaces with Local Authorities and government agencies.
• Coordinate external third-party contracts within an integrated team.
• Provide technical input to cross-sector transport and development projects.

Conoscenze

Stakeholder management

Utility Works contracts

Communication

CDE principles

Coordination practices

Autodesk Civil 3D

AutoCAD/Navisworks

Formazione

Civil Engineering degree

Strumenti

Autodesk Civil 3D

Navisworks

OpenRoads

ProjectWise

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Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A Little More About Your Role…

The Ireland Roads team is seeking a Senior Utilities Engineer with extensive postgraduate experience in a civil engineering project environment, with an emphasis on understanding, delivering and coordinating detailed designs for utility service providers. The team is growing and offers excellent opportunities for the right candidate to be based in our Dublin, Naas or Limerick office.

You lead and manage the Utility Enabling Works design interfaces to ensure all external and internal designs are completed to the required quality on major national roads, public transport projects, rail and active travel schemes including the N/M20 Cork to Limerick Road Improvement Scheme, Dublin Metrolink, public transport schemes and active travel schemes for the National Transport Authority and Local Authorities.

The right candidate shall be able to take on significant elements of design working on their own initiative with some support from the senior specialist in the relevant field. The successful candidate shall be able to obtain and analyse information, report on findings through effective communication of project proposals, assessments and intended outcomes.

• Monitor / oversee the preparation of design and contract documentation including drawings and specifications from design consultants and in-house design teams for review, approval and issue to various utility companies;
• Leading the interfaces with individual utility companies to facilitate the securing of agreements in accordance with the project programme;
• Planning and co-ordination of design and construction interfaces of the utility works with other designs, and with other key team members
• Participating in tender evaluation, contract negotiations, and award of utility and enabling works packages as required;
• Ensuring that all Utilities Enabling Works design meets the Health, Safety and Environmental obligations of the relevant statutory Codes and Laws;
• Maintaining a design risk register and participating in risk workshops as required;
• Manage all external interfaces - i.e. Local Authorities, Government agencies, property owners;
• Management and co-ordination of relevant external third party contracts where appropriate; Work as part of an integrated team to deliver high quality engineering services for our clients.
• Provide technical input to our cross sector multidisciplinary internal project teams supporting the delivery of transportation, commercial/residential development and environmental infrastructure projects.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

You will be degree qualified in civil engineering or another appropriate subject and be a member of an appropriate professional institution.

Required and desired qualifications, experience and knowledge also include:-

• Prior experience of successful stakeholder management.
• Experience in Utility Works contracts is required.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively and present information clearly, concisely and confidently, verbally and in writing.
• Strong understanding of CDE principles and delivery workflows (information containers, metadata, naming conventions, status/suitability, review/approval, audit trails and handover).
• Experience with coordination and review practices (federation, issue/clash management, model checks and reporting), with a pragmatic approach that supports delivery.
• The ability to manage work requirements in a dynamic environment, to tight timescales;
• Working knowledge of common platforms used for design and coordination (project dependent): Autodesk (Civil 3D/AutoCAD, Navisworks, ACC) and/or Bentley (OpenRoads, ProjectWise, iTwin/model review).
• An understanding of the challenges of operating effectively in a dynamic major project development environment.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.