Project Engineer – Wastewater Infrastructure / Water Services Projects

Project Engineer – Wastewater Infrastructure / Water Services Projects
Location: Limerick
Established Irish Civil Engineering Contractor specialising in Utilities & Infrastructure
Salary €55,000 – €70,000 DOE vehicle bonus pension healthcare

The Company A well-established and highly regarded Irish civil engineering contractor with a strong track record in delivering complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Ireland. Known for its collaborative culture and technical excellence, the company plays a key role in delivering critical utilities infrastructure for Uisce Éireann.

With a growing pipeline of secured projects, the business continues to invest in innovation, sustainability, and the development of its engineering teams. This is an organisation that values quality delivery, forward thinking design, and long-term career progression.

The Role – Project Engineer As Project Engineer, you will join a multidisciplinary team delivering wastewater infrastructure projects from early-stage concept and design through to construction. This is a technically focused role where you will contribute to the design development while ensuring buildability, safety, and efficiency are embedded throughout.

You will work closely with internal design teams, site teams, and external stakeholders, playing a key role in ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards in line with programme and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed engineering designs and technical drawings for wastewater infrastructure projects
• Ensure all designs prioritise health and safety, environmental compliance, and commercial efficiency
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, mechanical, and environmental engineers
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and key stakeholders to progress project delivery
• Carry out site visits, surveys, and technical assessments to support and validate design solutions
• Contribute to innovative and sustainable design approaches across projects
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with Uisce Éireann standards
• Stay up to date with industry standards, regulations, and emerging technologies

About You

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience working as a Project Engineer or Design Engineer within water or wastewater infrastructure
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and ArcGIS
• Previous experience delivering Uisce Éireann projects is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of design, buildability, and project delivery requirements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work on your own initiative and solve technical challenges
• Detail focused with a commitment to quality and programme delivery

What’s on Offer Salary: €55,000 – €70,000 DOE
Benefits:

• Company vehicle or allowance
• Performance related bonus
• Pension contribution
• Healthcare package
• Ongoing CPD and professional development
• Clear career progression within a growing utilities contractor

Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a growing utilities contractor delivering essential wastewater infrastructure projects that have a direct impact on communities and the environment. You will gain exposure to technically challenging projects while working alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative environment.
The role offers strong long-term career progression, with the chance to develop your technical expertise and take on increased responsibility as the business continues to expand its project portfolio.

How to Apply If you’re interested in this Project Engineer role, contact Breagh Recruitment:
Email: stephen@breaghrecruitment.com
Phone: 015314345

Why Breagh Recruitment At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in placing Project Engineers within the civil engineering and utilities sector across Ireland. This Project Engineer role in wastewater infrastructure is part of a strong pipeline of water services and Uisce Éireann projects we are actively working on.

We understand the technical requirements of Project Engineers working on wastewater and water infrastructure projects, and we work closely with leading contractors to match the right engineers with the right opportunities.

If you are a Project Engineer, Civil Engineer, Design Engineer, or Site Engineer with experience in water services, wastewater treatment, or utilities infrastructure, we can help you take the next step in your career.

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