Water Sector Engineer

Water Sector Engineer

Job DescriptionFollowing successful?project?wins?and growing?future prospects?we have an exciting opportunity?for a talented Civil Engineer to join our fast-growing Water Team in Belfast, Cork or Dublin.?

Reporting to a Senior Engineer, the role offers the opportunity for the right candidate to develop their skills and progress their career, working as part of a team of innovative engineers and technical specialists to deliver an exciting portfolio of work for clients across Ireland and the UK, including water and wastewater networks; treatment plants; flood defence schemes; and related infrastructure.

Typical duties and responsibilities will include:

• Preparing outline and detailed civil engineering designs;
• Producing technical and commercial reports, drawings, specifications, schedules, and other documentation;
• Preparing cost estimates;
• Giving presentations and attending meetings with clients and third parties;
• Assisting in the management of projects;
• Completing site inspections;
• Implementing Company procedures to consider and mitigate Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental risks;
• Developing your technical and project management skills;
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team environment, in close partnership with clients and contractors.

Candidate SpecificationEssential Experience

• Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or equivalent);
• Chartered or actively working towards obtaining a professional qualification with a recognised institution (e.g., Engineers Ireland);
• Good organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, design teams, clients, and contractors;
• A working knowledge of Health and Safety;
• Minimum two years post-graduate experience in a water sector engineering design role (ideally water/wastewater networks and/or treatment design);
• Ability to work in a team environment;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desirable experience:

• Experience in a Client-facing role;
• Experience in preparing technical specifications and contract documents for water utility client projects in Ireland and the UK;
• Knowledge and experience of various forms of contract used in the water sector (e.g., FIDIC, NEC, Government Forms of Contract);
• Project management and budget control experience;
• Able to lead and successfully deliver multidisciplinary projects;
• Working knowledge of software including AutoCAD, InfoWorks, ArcGIS, & Microsoft Project;
• A working knowledge of water and wastewater treatment process design, geotechnical engineering, structural design and hydraulics;
• Familiarity with local regulatory requirements and approval processes.

Please bear in mind that you do not need to meet 100% of the criteria to be considered for this position.

Job ProfileMott MacDonald's water team is enjoying an exciting period of growth, thanks to excellent technical performance, project wins and close client relationships. Our staff are working on a large and diverse portfolio of challenging, dynamic and high-profile water/wastewater projects for a range of clients in Ireland and the UK, including:

• Irish Water
• Northern Ireland Water
• Scottish Water

In addition, we are providing water services design support on large multidisciplinary projects such as the High Speed 2 (HS2) rail link in the UK.

Does this sound like the stimulating and exciting work you are looking for?

Mott MacDonald is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world. We are a multisector consultancy providing engineering, management, and development services on projects in 150 countries. With over 16,000 of the best people working on a diverse range of challenges, were helping our clients deliver sustainable infrastructure and development solutions, driving positive social outcomes in our communities. We have a collaborative culture which values equality and diversity, and we take proactive steps to create an inclusive workplace.

Benefits
We can offer:

• Flexible working
• Pension matched up to 7% of base salary;
• Competitive annual leave;
• An annual professional institution subscription;
• Life insurance;
• Income continuance;
• Enhanced paternity leave;
• Annual company performance bonus scheme Subject to company performance;
• Flexible benefits including Cycle to work and travel tickets;
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development;
• Mentoring and support for career development and progression.

Other InformationEquality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald
Were a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each persons differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence