Senior Resident Engineer (M&E)

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

Job summary

Wellington Professional Recruitment is seeking a Senior M&E Resident Engineer to support major water and wastewater projects across the Kerry region. The role involves on-site supervision, contract administration, and technical input for W&WW treatment works, working with Irish Water/Uisce Éireann.

You will collaborate with contractors, design teams, Local Authorities and stakeholders, ensure HSQE standards, maintain records, and travel within the Waterford/Wexford region as required.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years' post-graduate site engineering or resident engineering experience.
• Significant water/wastewater infrastructure project experience.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and HSQE on live sites.
• Experience conducting site audits and corrective actions.
• Experience preparing technical reports and maintaining project records.
• Strong contract administration and site supervision capabilities.
• Proven ability to collaborate with contractors, design teams and authorities.
• Willingness to travel across the Waterford/Wexford region as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site supervision and management across water and wastewater works (new-build and upgrades).
• Ensure delivery in full compliance with contract requirements, specifications and legislation.
• Liaise with Local Authorities, stakeholders and design teams for successful delivery.
• Perform HSQE audits and manage HSQE issues on site.
• Maintain project trackers, records and reporting for traceability.
• Support Design Engineers with site feedback and technical input.
• Attend, chair and manage meetings with contractors and stakeholders.
• Respond to complaints and site issues with timely resolutions.
• Create snag lists and approve remedial works to required standards.
• Conduct pre-construction site visits to identify issues and mitigate risks.

Skills

Senior M&E

Project supervision

Contract admin

Water & wastewater

HSQE compliance

Stakeholder liaison

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Location: Kerry

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: €75,000 - €85,000, Van and Fuel Card provided

Role Introduction and Overview

Exciting opportunity for Senior M&E Resident Engineer, Mechanical & Electrical Engineer, and Water & Wastewater Engineer to support the delivery of major water and wastewater treatment projects across the Kerry region.

You will work with a leading global engineering consultancy working on behalf of Irish Water/Uisce Éireann. The successful candidates will provide on-site supervision, contract administration, and technical support on a programme of water and wastewater treatment projects.

Working within the water and wastewater sector, you will collaborate closely with Regional Contractors, Design Engineers, Local Authorities, and key stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contractual, environmental, and legislative requirements. This role offers the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects that support Ireland's water services network while contributing to the successful delivery of high-quality engineering solutions nationwide.

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

• Provide on-site supervision and management across a programme of water and wastewater treatment 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.