Principal and/ or Senior Drainage Engineer

A leading Irish consultancy firm specializing in Civil Infrastructure, Waste & Resource Management, and Renewables is in search of a Senior Engineer (Drainage) to join their well-established Sustainable Infrastructure team based in Cork, Dublin, or Carlow.

The ideal candidate will:

• Possess Chartered Engineer status or be working towards it, with a background in delivering drainage networks for various projects, including highways, active travel routes, greenways, and urban developments.
• Demonstrate proficiency in client and stakeholder management, along with the ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams on infrastructure projects.
• Have the opportunity to take the lead on infrastructure, urban development, and renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Leading the design and delivery of drainage systems for infrastructure projects such as highways, active travel routes, greenways, and urban developments.
• Designing drainage networks, ponds, attenuation, and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDs).
• Overseeing hydrological and flood risk assessments for different sites.
• Utilizing software like InfoDrainage, Micro Drainage, Causeway Flow, and/or Autodesk Storm and Sewer for modeling purposes.
• Planning and managing CAD documentation in collaboration with CAD Technicians.
• Collaborating closely with other Engineers, Ecologists, and Scientists within the organization.
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff members within the Sustainable Infrastructure team.
• Preparing technical reports, tender documents, and proposals.
• Participating in onsite meetings with clients and other stakeholders.
• Ensuring projects are completed within agreed-upon timescales, quality standards, and budgets.
• Upholding compliance with Quality Assurance, Management Systems, and relevant Health and Safety legislation.

Requirements for the position:

• A degree in Civil Engineering.
• A minimum of 7 years' post-graduate experience in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.
• Expertise in highway drainage systems design, including SuDs, with an advantage in Nature-Based Solutions experience.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D is beneficial.
• Proficiency in civil design software.
• Excellent communication, management, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Experience collaborating with technical specialists and engineers.
• Previous experience in a Consulting Engineering or similar firm.
• Efficient work methods, both as part of a team and independently.
• Adaptability to new procedures and systems.
• Willingness to travel for site visits and client meetings.
• Possession of a full driver's license.

A fantastic salary and benefits package is on offer which includes:

• Medical Benefits.
• Pension.
• Up to 27 days of annual leave.
• Shorter working day Friday (5.5 hours).
• Professional Memberships.
• Death and Disability Cover.
• 5 CPD days.
• Clear career progression path.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a leading civil and environmental engineering firm apply today!