Jade Murray
Are you a Senior Engineer ready to step up to Principal level? Excellent Cork based opportunity!
Senior / Principal Engineer (Water & Wastewater Design) required to to join a multidisciplinary architecture & engineering consultancy in Cork. The Cork team specialises in delivering sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure projects, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Engineer to step up into a Principal-level role, or for an established Principal Engineer to join a growing team, with responsibility for leading high-profile projects, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to the continued growth of the organization.
Sample Projects:
- Major wastewater treatment plant upgrades and expansion programmes
- Regional and national water supply schemes
- Urban stormwater management, drainage and nature-based solutions
- Design–Build partnerships on water and wastewater infrastructure projects
Requirements:
- Level 8 or Level 9 Degree in Civil / Environmental Engineering.
- Minimum 7+ years’ experience delivering water and wastewater design projects within a consultancy or design–build environment.
- Proven track record in project delivery, client liaison, and stakeholder management.
- In-depth knowledge of Irish Water standards, Eurocodes, BC(A)R, and industry guidelines.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers.
- Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroDrainage/InfoWorks ICM (or similar).
- Strong commercial awareness, contract knowledge (FIDIC/NEC), and experience preparing proposals/tenders.
- Chartered with Engineers Ireland (or equivalent); candidates pursuing Principal level should demonstrate business development and leadership capability.
Salary:
- €55–70k DOE
- Performance-related bonus
- Pension
- Health Insurance
- Paid professional membership fees
- Accredited CPD Programme and structured support for continued professional development
If you are a Senior / Principal Engineer with experience in water and wastewater design, and you’re looking for the next step in your career, send your CV or contact Jade Murray for a confidential discussion.
GPC will not send any applicants’ CVs to clients without a full discussion and prior consent.