Senior Project Engineer - Water

️ Senior Project Engineer – Water

Location: Ireland (Hybrid)

Discipline: Civil Infrastructure - Water Engineering | Level: Senior

Build the Skyline of Tomorrow with Ayesa

Ayesa is looking for a Senior Project Engineer – Water to join one of our dynamic Irish teams in either Dublin, Cork or Galway. You'll drive high-impact projects from concept through to construction and help grow our Water engineering capability in the region.

About Ayesa

With operations in over 40 countries and 13,000+ professionals, Ayesa is a global leader in engineering and digital transformation. Our teams shape cities through high-speed rail systems, iconic bridges, resilient infrastructure, and sustainable water and energy solutions — all powered by cutting-edge tech and a culture of innovation.

Position:

What You'll Be Doing

As a Senior Project Engineer - Water, you’ll lead and deliver wastewater and water treatment & distribution design packages across diverse sectors including commercial, residential, education, healthcare, and public infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

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  Lead water and wastewater design and technical delivery across project stages
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  Manage and mentor junior engineers and technicians
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  Prepare and review calculations, technical drawings, specifications, and engineering reports
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  Coordinate with architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
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  Ensure compliance with Eurocodes, British Standards, and project requirements
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  Oversee project timelines, team resources, and deliverables
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  Contribute to proposals, bids, and business development activities
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  Uphold quality, safety, and sustainability standards throughout

Requirements:

✅ What You Bring

Essential Qualifications & Experience

✔ Degree and/or Masters in Civil/Structural Engineering

✔ Chartered (or working toward) with ICE/IStructE, or equivalent

✔ Minimum 5 years’ experience in the design and contract administration of water distribution systems, including water treatment, in the UK/Ireland

✔ Considerable proven experience in the design of wastewater collector systems, pumped systems and wastewater treatment

✔ Knowledge of the Public Works Contracts, FIDIC, local legislation and its application. Knowledge of telemetry/SCADA systems would be an advantage

✔ Effective communicator and team leader, able to manage multiple priorities

Other information:

What’s in It for You

✅ Competitive Salary

Hybrid Work Model (2–3 days from home)

Flexible Hours 37.5 per week (Core: 10am–4pm Mon–Thu, 10am–3pm Fri)

Pension Matching & Financial Planning Support

️ Income Protection & Life Assurance

Professional Development and Chartership Support

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Sustainability & Innovation-Focused Culture

Socials, Recognition Awards & Wellbeing Initiatives

Generous Annual Leave with Additional Days Based on Service

We’re Inclusive by Design

Ayesa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background or neurodiversity. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and stronger outcomes. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices, providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with disabilities, and ensuring equal access to opportunities for learning, development, and progression across our organisation.