Senior Environmental Engineer/Divisional Lead

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Design Engineer to provide technical expertise in environmental assessment, regulatory compliance, sustainability, waste and water management, and environmental permitting. The successful candidate will support a range of engineering and infrastructure projects while ensuring environmental best practices and compliance requirements are met.

What You’ll Do

Wastewater System Design

Lead the design and specification of commercial wastewater treatment systems, including SBR, MBBR, DAF, and tertiary treatment technologies.

Process Optimisation

Improve system performance, efficiency, and reliability through data driven analysis and continuous improvement.

Regulatory Compliance
Ensure all systems meet EPA, Irish Water, and local authority requirements, including discharge licensing and monitoring obligations.

Project Management
Oversee end to end project delivery from concept design to commissioning, coordinating with engineering, construction, and client teams

Technical Reporting
Prepare design documentation, risk assessments, compliance reports, and operational guidance.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Provide technical support to commercial clients, consultants, and regulatory bodies.

Site Assessments
Conduct site inspections, sampling, and performance evaluations of existing treatment systems.

Environmental Risk Management
Identify environmental risks and develop mitigation strategies for commercial operations

Requirements

Degree in Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
Minimum 7+ years’ demonstrable experience in D&B of commercial or industrial wastewater treatment systems.
Strong knowledge of Irish EPA regulations,discharge licensing,effluent standards,and EU water directives.
Proven experience with biological treatment processes,nutrient removal,sludge management,and effluent quality control.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex engineering projects.
Proficiency with modelling and design tools.
Excellent communication.

Benefits

Salary Negotiable plus benefits

If you would like to lead and develop a division within one of Ireland leading D&B contractors, please contact Richard or apply via the link below.

Senior Environmental Design Engineer

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