Senior M&E Resident Engineer

Wellington Professional Recruitment; Waterford; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle and fuel card provided

Job summary

Wellington Professional Recruitment is seeking a Senior M&E Resident Engineer (Water & Wastewater) to supervise on-site works in Waterford/Wexford, overseeing upgrade and new-build projects and ensuring strict contract and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree and 10+ years’ on-site experience, with HSQE expertise and strong reporting skills. Travel across the Waterford/Wexford region is expected. Vehicle and fuel card provided.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years' post-graduate experience in on-site engineering or resident engineering roles.
• Significant experience on water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and HSQE on live sites.
• Experience conducting site audits and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience preparing technical reports and maintaining project records.
• Contract administration and site supervision capabilities.
• Proven ability to work with contractors, design teams, Local Authorities and stakeholders.
• Full flexibility to travel to project locations across Waterford/Wexford region.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site supervision and management across a programme of water and wastewater works.
• Work with Regional Contractors to ensure contract compliance and specifications.
• Liaise with Local Authorities, stakeholders, and design teams to support delivery.
• Carry out HSQE audits and manage HSQE issues on site.
• Maintain project trackers, records and reporting systems.
• Support Design Engineers with site feedback and technical input.
• Attend and chair meetings with contractors and stakeholders.
• Respond to complaints and site issues, ensuring timely resolutions.
• Create snag lists and sign off remedial works to required standards.
• Conduct pre-construction site visits to identify issues and communicate findings.

Skills

Site supervision

Contract administration

Stakeholder coordination

Health & Safety compliance

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior M&E Resident Engineer (Water & Wastewater) Location: Waterford / Wexford Sector: M&E Engineering / Water & Wastewater Employment Type: Permanent Salary: €75,000 - €85,000, Van and Fuel Card provided

Key Responsibilities as Senior M&E Resident Engineer (Water & Wastewater)

• Provide on-site supervision and management across a programme of water and wastewater network improvement works, including both new-build and upgrade projects.
• Work closely with Regional Contractors to ensure delivery in full compliance with contract requirements, specifications, and relevant legislation.
• Liaise with Local Authorities, project stakeholders, and design teams to support successful project delivery.
• Carry out HSQE audits, manage HSQE issues, and ensure robust health, safety, quality, and environmental standards are maintained on site.
• Maintain and update project trackers, records, and reporting systems to ensure accurate documentation and traceability.
• Support Design Engineers through the provision of site feedback, technical clarifications, and practical engineering input.
• Attend, chair, and manage meetings with Regional Contractors and project stakeholders, providing regular updates to Regional Leads.
• Manage and respond to complaints, site issues, and stakeholder concerns, ensuring timely resolution.
• Create snag lists, monitor completion of remedial works, and sign off completed works to the required standards.
• Conduct pre-construction site visits to identify potential issues, mitigate risks, and communicate findings to project teams.

Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience as M&E Resident Engineer (Water & Wastewater)

• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years' post-graduate experience in site engineering, construction supervision, or resident engineering roles.
• Significant experience working on water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects, including WWTW, WWTP, WTP, pumping stations, or network improvement schemes.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation, procedures, and HSQE management on live construction sites.
• Experience conducting site audits, managing HSQE issues, and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience preparing technical reports and maintaining accurate project records, trackers, and as-built/as-laid documentation.
• Strong contract administration and site supervision capabilities.
• Proven ability to work effectively with contractors, design teams, Local Authorities, and project stakeholders.
• Full flexibility to travel to project locations throughout the Waterford / Wexford region as required.

Benefits

• Vehicle and fuel card provided

Skills: M&E Resident Engineer Water wastewater mechanical electrical