Water Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland
€70000 p.a.
Civil Engineering
Posted 1 hour ago
Water Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Co Dublin / Leinster
Leading Tier 1 Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Contractor
€65,000 to €80,000 DOE Bonus Healthcare Pension Hybrid Benefits
The Company
One of Ireland and the UK’s leading infrastructure and engineering contractors is seeking a Water Project Engineer to join their growing water and wastewater division. With a strong pipeline of long term frameworks secured with Uisce Éireann and Northern Ireland Water, this company continues to deliver complex MEICA and civil engineering projects across treatment plants, pumping stations, network upgrades, and utility infrastructure.
Known for investing heavily in staff development, innovation, and modern project delivery methods, this contractor has built an outstanding reputation for safety, quality, and career progression. Their water division is expanding rapidly, creating excellent opportunities for ambitious engineers looking to progress within a technically challenging environment.
The Role – Water Project Engineer
As a Water Project Engineer, you will play a key role in the delivery of mechanical engineering solutions across water and wastewater treatment projects from early design through to commissioning and handover.
Working alongside multidisciplinary teams including civil, electrical, process and ICA engineers, you will oversee mechanical design coordination, procurement, subcontractor management, technical delivery, and on site execution while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Engineer with water industry experience who wants exposure to major infrastructure projects and long term career progression within the utilities and environmental sector.
Key Responsibilities
About You
What’s on Offer
Salary: €65,000 to €80,000 DOE
Benefits:
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most respected infrastructure contractors operating across Ireland and the UK. With a strong order book in the water and wastewater sector, you will gain exposure to major utility and environmental engineering projects that will significantly strengthen your long term career prospects.
You will join a business that genuinely invests in its people through structured development, mentoring, and progression opportunities while working on technically challenging projects with experienced engineering teams.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this Water Project Engineer role, contact Stephen at Breagh Recruitment on 0035315314345 or send your CV to stephen@breaghrecruitment.com
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting Project Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Site Engineers, and MEICA professionals for Ireland’s water and wastewater infrastructure sector. We work closely with leading civil engineering contractors, utilities contractors, and infrastructure developers delivering treatment plants, pumping stations, pipeline works, and major environmental engineering projects across Ireland.
If this role isn’t an exact match, we also have opportunities for Water Engineers, MEICA Engineers, Mechanical Project Engineers, Utilities Engineers, Site Engineers, and Senior Project Engineers throughout Ireland’s construction and infrastructure sector.
Co Dublin / Leinster
Leading Tier 1 Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Contractor
€65,000 to €80,000 DOE Bonus Healthcare Pension Hybrid Benefits
The Company
One of Ireland and the UK’s leading infrastructure and engineering contractors is seeking a Water Project Engineer to join their growing water and wastewater division. With a strong pipeline of long term frameworks secured with Uisce Éireann and Northern Ireland Water, this company continues to deliver complex MEICA and civil engineering projects across treatment plants, pumping stations, network upgrades, and utility infrastructure.
Known for investing heavily in staff development, innovation, and modern project delivery methods, this contractor has built an outstanding reputation for safety, quality, and career progression. Their water division is expanding rapidly, creating excellent opportunities for ambitious engineers looking to progress within a technically challenging environment.
The Role – Water Project Engineer
As a Water Project Engineer, you will play a key role in the delivery of mechanical engineering solutions across water and wastewater treatment projects from early design through to commissioning and handover.
Working alongside multidisciplinary teams including civil, electrical, process and ICA engineers, you will oversee mechanical design coordination, procurement, subcontractor management, technical delivery, and on site execution while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Engineer with water industry experience who wants exposure to major infrastructure projects and long term career progression within the utilities and environmental sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical engineering design coordination for water and wastewater treatment projects
- Carry out site surveys, feasibility reviews, detailed design input, and technical assessments
- Coordinate with civil, electrical, process, ICA and HSEQ teams to ensure smooth project delivery
- Manage procurement and specification of pumps, valves, tanks, pipework, and mechanical equipment
- Oversee subcontractors and ensure works are completed to programme and specification
- Monitor site progress, conduct inspections, and resolve technical issues as they arise
- Maintain strong client relationships throughout the full project lifecycle
- Ensure all works comply with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
- Prepare project reports, progress updates, risk assessments, and technical documentation
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to engineering best practice
- Mentor junior engineers and support team development across live projects
About You
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Project Engineer within the water or wastewater sector
- Experience delivering MEICA, utilities, treatment plant, or infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems within water treatment environments
- Good commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets, timelines, and resources
- Excellent coordination skills across multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Strong problem solving and technical decision making ability
- Knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and quality standards within construction or utilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with experience using AutoCAD, Revit, or related design software
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Full driving licence required
What’s on Offer
Salary: €65,000 to €80,000 DOE
Benefits:
- Annual bonus scheme
- Above market pension contribution
- Private healthcare allowance
- Life assurance and health screening
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
- Additional annual leave purchase scheme
- Ongoing CPD and chartership support
- Retail discounts and gym membership schemes
- Cycle to work programme
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing water division
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most respected infrastructure contractors operating across Ireland and the UK. With a strong order book in the water and wastewater sector, you will gain exposure to major utility and environmental engineering projects that will significantly strengthen your long term career prospects.
You will join a business that genuinely invests in its people through structured development, mentoring, and progression opportunities while working on technically challenging projects with experienced engineering teams.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this Water Project Engineer role, contact Stephen at Breagh Recruitment on 0035315314345 or send your CV to stephen@breaghrecruitment.com
Why Breagh Recruitment
Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting Project Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Site Engineers, and MEICA professionals for Ireland’s water and wastewater infrastructure sector. We work closely with leading civil engineering contractors, utilities contractors, and infrastructure developers delivering treatment plants, pumping stations, pipeline works, and major environmental engineering projects across Ireland.
If this role isn’t an exact match, we also have opportunities for Water Engineers, MEICA Engineers, Mechanical Project Engineers, Utilities Engineers, Site Engineers, and Senior Project Engineers throughout Ireland’s construction and infrastructure sector.
