Structural Design Lead - Water Sector

Stantec; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Competitive rewards

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A dynamic engineering company in Cork, Ireland is seeking a Structural Design Lead for the Water Sector. The role involves strategic leadership and operational performance ownership of the division, coupled with team empowerment through mentorship and professional growth. Candidates should have a Chartered Engineer qualification, strong technical experience, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a full-time contract with flexible and hybrid working options, contributing to transformative projects shaping the future of Ireland.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with a Level 8 or higher degree.
• Deep technical experience in structural engineering.
• Track record of managing and coaching high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication skills with track record delivering complex projects to high client satisfaction.
• Experience with another consultancy and preferably in the water sector.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the division’s operational performance.
• Cultivate a high-performing team through mentorship.
• Act as the bridge between structural engineering and other disciplines.
• Business growth: strengthen client relationships and lead tenders to secure future pipeline.

Skills

Leadership presence

Excellent communication skills

Technical experience in structural engineering

Commercial acumen

Education

Chartered Engineer or equivalent

Level 8 degree or higher

Job description

Structural Design Lead - Water Sector

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Overview

It is an exciting time for Stantec, as we grow across Ireland. We continue to deliver transformative projects under the National Development Plan—spanning water, wastewater, energy, and flood risk management—while benefiting from a values‑driven culture that prioritizes community, innovation, and professional evolution across our hubs in Dublin, Galway, Cork, and Castlebar.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Taking full ownership of the division’s operational performance and reporting directly to executive leadership.
• Team Empowerment: Cultivating a high‑performing team of engineers and technicians through mentorship, recruitment, and professional development.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Acting as the bridge between structural engineering and other disciplines to ensure seamless, world‑class delivery on complex infrastructure projects.
• Business Growth: Strengthening client relationships and leading high‑stakes tenders to secure our future pipeline.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) with a Level 8 or higher degree.
• Deep technical experience in structural engineering.
• Commercial acumen and leadership presence to manage and coach a high‑performing team.
• Excellent communication skills with a proven track record of delivering complex projects to the highest standards of client satisfaction.
• Experience with another consultancy and preferably in the water sector.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Work on projects that are shaping the future of Ireland.
• Flexibility: Flexible and hybrid working, based from our hubs in Dublin, Galway, Cork, or Castlebar.
• Growth: Competitive rewards and a career path with no ceiling.

About Stantec

At Stantec, we are actively recruiting multidisciplinary engineers, including those with experience in water and wastewater treatment process and network design, integrated network management, structural design, site development, road and bridge engineering, project management, and administration. You’ll be working for a dynamic company with an excellent reputation in the industry.

We have been awarded the silver Investors in Diversity accreditation by the Irish Centre for Diversity for our commitment to quality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in the workplace.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

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Industries

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