Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the Project & Senior Project Managers Water role at RPS Join to apply for the Project & Senior Project Managers Water role at RPS Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Talent Acquisition Specialist | Collaborative Team Building, Recruitment, Long-term Focus We are currently recruiting a number of Project & Senior Project Managers to deliver client side services in the Water Sector . The successful candidate will be accountable for the delivery of major projects with a focus on the scope, budget, schedule and risk including for a major capital investment programme. The Project Manager will act as the Contracting Entity’s representative, taking responsibility for managing the project from planning and design through to the successful completion and commissioning of the project. The Project Manager is responsible for delivering the project to time, to budget and to specification, ensuring the project achieves all project goals and objectives in accordance with the Contracting Entity’s employer’s requirements and the corporate strategic intent for the portfolio. About The Role Oversee and monitor the delivery of the project around schedule, interface, cost, variations, contract and risk, liaising with the relevant team members and functions as required. Develop the Project Execution Plan, ensuring the project is aligned to and delivers in accordance with the Contracting Entity’s standards and methods. Lead the coordination of the project ensuring interfaces are considered and addressed at all stages of the project lifecycle. Work with the technical teams in coordinating and managing the design consultants and other external service providers. Stakeholder consultation. Report monthly on the tasks throughout the project’s lifecycle including construction works (during the construction phase) that have been undertaken. Maintain the overall project risk register and update at monthly progress meetings. Identify opportunities to improve Project Management procedures, templates and products referring ideas to the appropriate line manager. Develop cost estimates. Client procurement manager. Detailed review of Contractor’s design and deliverables. Contract management. About You Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in the Construction / Infrastructure sector including on relevant aviation and/or other related projects of a similar size and complexity Relevant third level qualification in engineering or related discipline. Qualification in project management such as PMP, PRINCE II will be advantageous Key Skills/Attributes Have a good knowledge & experience of Health & Safety legislation and regulations, Have a strong knowledge & experience of project management methodologies, Have a strong water engineering technical capability Have a strong knowledge & experience of contract administration & delivery Have the ability to set up ongoing procedures to collect and review information as needed. Experience of operating on site, not just office based an advantage. Track record of delivering construction/asset delivery projects to time and within allocated budget. Knowledge of operating as a client’s project manager. Experience of dealing with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the organisation influencing the improvement of process and guidance to support project delivery. Capacity to self-motivate. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure project outputs that meet required standards Planning capability and ability to use Oracle Primavera 6 scheduling system an advantage. Report writing skills. Computer literacy. About RPS We define, design and manage projects that create shared value in a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Connecting with our global expertise we make it easy for our clients to create winning solutions for their communities and their clients. By being confidently pragmatic we solve problems that matter. We make complex easy. With expertise across a broad range of project types and scales, we guide projects as they move from initiation and scoping, to design and delivery. Our team offers integrated planning, design, technical and project management services to support developers to invest with confidence, streamline approvals and deliver projects that respect and enhance local communities. Recruitment Agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information. 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Overview Register your Interest: Civil, Mechanical & Electrical Engineers, Programme & Project Managers RPS, a Tetra Tech company, is delivering a significant portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure for Uisce Éireann. We are appointed to deliver two major projects: the Water Supply Project for the Eastern and Midlands Region and the Greater Dublin Drainage Scheme. Both projects are of critical national importance in delivering essential capacity in the Dublin Region. If you are interested in being part of the teams delivering these significant infrastructure projects we’d love to hear from you. We are looking for industry professionals across multiple seniority levels with a minimum of 7 years of experience to join our team in Ireland. Opportunities Civil, Mechanical & Electrical Engineers Programme & Project Managers Hydraulic Engineers & Modellers Process Engineers About the Business It’s an exciting time to be working for our Ireland Water business as we support Uisce Éireann in transforming national water infrastructure. With a broad portfolio of long-term framework agreements in place, we are positioned to help our clients deliver on challenges such as reducing leakage, pollution, and flooding, or improving the environment and levels of service to customers. Our Water business employs around 1,000 skilled people working on projects for water and wastewater companies across Ireland and the UK. We deliver end-to-end water and wastewater services including data collection and analytics, modelling and risk analysis/optimisation, data visualisation and mapping, AI/ML solutions, feasibility studies, design of capital solutions, procurement and contract administration, testing, commissioning and handover, and development of optimised operational interventions. What’s in it for you? A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway put you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go. A career here is far from ordinary. You’re not a number—you are part of the solution. Why RPS, a Tetra Tech Company? We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We support flexible working and a work-life balance that fits client needs. We value collaboration and social connection in the office, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard. About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company RPS, part of Tetra Tech since January 2023, is a global firm that defines, designs, and manages projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. With a global team and offices worldwide, we deliver solutions that create lasting value. As a Tetra Tech company, we provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people. What happens next? If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. If we feel you are a good match, we will arrange a competency interview. All applications will be considered. Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online. Recruitment Agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website for further information. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Business Consulting and Services #J-18808-Ljbffr
RPS has great opportunities for Resident & Senior Resident & Mechanical Electrical to join our site based teams for roles in the Dublin and Donegal About The Role We are seeking a number of Resident & Senior Resident Engineers Mechanical & Electrical to work on major above and below ground water utility projects helping to deliver important infrastructure for their customers and to ensure that the works are carried out in accordance with the contract documents (works requirements). Duties of the roles include, but are not limited to: Monitor and report on works being carried out onsite Monitor the Contractor for compliance with the Safety Health & Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations Prepare excellent technical reports and presentations for internal and external use. Qualifications And Experience Level 8 degree in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering 7+ years of relevant post graduate experience in engineering including site works supervision and monitoring of safe working practices. Ideally this will include water sector projects. Experience of pipeline treatment plant work will be an advantage. Hold a clean driving licence Hold current Safepass, Managing safely in construction and manual handling. About You - Core Competencies Safety and Delivery focussed Accountable Problem solver Self-motivated/Initiative Works well as part of a team. Position Specific Competencies Attention to detail. Computer skills - MS Office Suite (advanced user of MS Excel preferred). Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a diverse multi-disciplinary team with excellent people management skills. Written – excellent report writing. Verbal – excellent communications skills. Have a good knowledge & experience of Health & Safety legislation and regulations. Good record keeping. Working knowledge of Public Works and FIDIC form of contract. Detailed understanding of Health & Safety legislation and regulations. Track record of leading or working in site supervision teams. Contractor design review experience beneficial. Team Player with excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), team working skills and analytical skills. Ability to lead and motivate themselves and others; willingly takes ownership of issues and seeks team participation to achieve best solution. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make recommendations. Ability to devise new approaches to problems encountered. What We Offer You Our employees are rewarded with competitive salaries, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including: 23 days holiday increasing with service + bank holidays, Company pension scheme, Disability Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme, Professional Memberships and Sponsored Education. We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you. A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, your part of the solution. About RPS RPS a TetraTech company, is a leading international professional services company providing management, engineering, planning, environmental, sustainability and communications consultancy, employing over 600 staff in Ireland with a global staff of over 28,000 plus employees across UK, Europe, US and Australia. We benefit from the scale of business that allows us to work on large and/or exciting projects and, at the same time, we retain the local presence in our markets which fosters positive engagement with our clients. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value in a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Connecting with our global expertise we make it easy for our clients to create winning solutions for their communities and their clients. By being confidently pragmatic we solve problems that matter. We make complex easy. What Happens Next The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you’ll have a conversation with one of our recruiters and then there’ll be a two-stage interview process with the Team. All applications will be considered, and we will try our best to respond to you within seven working days. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading engineering consultancy is seeking Resident & Senior Resident Engineers in Ireland for major water utility projects. Successful candidates will monitor site activities, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and prepare detailed reports. Ideal applicants should hold a Level 8 degree in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering and have significant experience in the engineering field. Benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working conditions, and various professional memberships. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview Register your Interest: Water: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineers, Programme & Project Managers – join to apply for the role at RPS . RPS, a Tetra Tech company, is delivering a significant portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure projects for Uisce Éireann in Ireland. We are appointed to deliver major projects, including the Water Supply Project for the Eastern and Midlands Region and the Greater Dublin Drainage Scheme. If you are interested in being part of the teams delivering these significant infrastructure projects we’d love to hear from you. What we are looking for We are looking for industry professionals across multiple seniority levels with a minimum of 7 years’ experience to join our team in Ireland. Roles include: Civil Engineers Mechanical Engineers Electrical Engineers Programme & Project Managers Hydraulic Engineers & Modellers Process Engineers About the business It’s an exciting time to be working for our Ireland Water business as we support Uisce Éireann in transforming our national water infrastructure. With a broad portfolio of long-term framework agreements in place, we are ideally placed to help our clients deliver on the challenges facing them over the coming years—reducing leakage, pollution, and flooding, or improving the environment and levels of service to their customers. Our Water business employs around 1,000 highly skilled people working on projects for water and wastewater companies across Ireland and the UK. We deliver end-to-end water and wastewater services including data collection and analytics; modelling and risk analysis/optimisation; data visualisation and mapping; AI/ML solutions; feasibility studies; design of capital solutions; procurement and contract administration; testing, commissioning and handover; and development of optimised, risk-based interventions. What’s in it for you A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway put you in the driving seat of your career. A career here is not ordinary—you’re part of the solution and supported to grow as far as you want. Why RPS, a Tetra Tech Company We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We offer flexible working to support work–life balance, collaboration and social connection in the office. We provide agile offices and hybrid working as standard, trusting our people to balance client needs. About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company RPS, part of Tetra Tech since January 2023, is a global firm that defines, designs, and manages projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. With Tetra Tech’s global team, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in a resource-scarce, urbanising world. We are committed to providing market-leading development and project opportunities for our people. Come and join our team and truly make a difference in the future of Water! What happens next? If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. If we feel you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange a competency interview. All applications will be considered. Ready to apply? Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online. Recruitment Agencies: We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Other Industries: Business Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at RPS by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead complex transport infrastructure projects across Ireland and the UK. You will oversee design packages for major highways and rail initiatives, ensuring compliance with standards and upholding technical excellence. The ideal candidate has a Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, over 7 years of experience, and is working towards Chartered Engineer status. Excellence in bridge design and stakeholder engagement is essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr
4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join Us in Engineering Resilient Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future At RPS Tetra Tech, we’re shaping the next generation of transport infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. As a Senior Drainage Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering innovative, standards‑led drainage solutions that enhance resilience and sustainability. From leading complex design packages to integrating cutting‑edge digital workflows and climate adaptation strategies, this is your opportunity to influence major projects, mentor emerging talent, and drive excellence in multidisciplinary collaboration. If you’re passionate about technical leadership and making a lasting impact on the future of transport, we’d love to hear from you. Purpose & Scope of the Role The Senior Drainage Engineer provides technical leadership within the Transport and Civils Drainage team, taking responsibility for the end‑to‑end delivery of drainage design across a diverse portfolio of projects in Ireland and the UK. This role ensures that designs, calculations, models, and documentation meet programme, technical, and quality requirements, align with Irish and UK standards, and satisfy client expectations. You will lead drainage workstreams, coordinate with project managers, discipline leads, clients, and regulators, and resolve technical interfaces to deliver resilient, constructible, and cost‑effective solutions. The position also includes mentoring junior engineers, contributing to resource planning, and producing high‑quality design packages, reports, and integrated 3D models that support approvals and consents. Your Impact in this Position In this role, you will lead and deliver drainage design packages on live civil and transport projects, stabilising and accelerating delivery while contributing to climate adaptation strategies for the Irish national road network. You will integrate emerging technologies, including AI, to improve efficiency and design assurance. Over time, you will take ownership of new projects through the full lifecycle—from inception and option development to detailed design, construction support, and handover—while embedding the latest standards and innovations in drainage design. Longer term, you will have the opportunity to progress into senior leadership, shaping strategy, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to a sustained track record of successfully delivered programmes across Tetra Tech RPS. Core Capabilities Standards‑led Drainage Design Expertise: Success requires detailed, practical command of Irish and UK drainage design standards, including TII and GDRCP in Ireland and DMRB, Sewers for Adoption and CIRIA guidance in the UK. 3D Modelling And Digital Delivery Excellence: The role demands the ability to prepare high‑quality 3D models aligned to current BIM standards, with data‑rich content that supports clash detection, coordination and digital review. Multidisciplinary Integration And Interface Resolution: Effective delivery depends on understanding how drainage design responsibilities fit within the wider multidisciplinary context. Technical Communication And Stakeholder Influence: The role requires excellent written and verbal communication to convey technical intent clearly and succinctly to team members, design coordinators, project managers, clients and regulators. Mentoring And Capability Building: The position carries responsibility for developing junior engineers to deliver work to the quality standards expected by the company. Qualifications and Experience Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline. Minimum of eight years’ experience in drainage design and multidisciplinary project delivery. Proven knowledge and application of Irish and UK standards (TII, GDRCP, DMRB, Sewers for Adoption, CIRIA). Strong competence in 3D modelling and BIM workflows. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience in mentoring and technical leadership. Desirable: Chartered Engineer status (CEng MICE or equivalent), training in climate adaptation, hydrology expertise, and experience with Tier 1 contractors and national authorities. Submit your application today and discover what’s possible at Tetra Tech RPS Consulting. In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day‑to‑day role. Flexible working options are available in this role, with working patterns agreed collaboratively between employees and line managers to support individual wellbeing and optimal performance. Why join Tetra Tech RPS? At Tetra Tech RPS, our people are our success. We thrive on solving the problems that matter—whether in urbanisation, natural resources, or sustainability. With a collaborative culture, agile working, and access to some of the brightest minds in the industry, we empower our teams to deliver exceptional outcomes while building fulfilling careers. In 2023, RPS became part of Tetra Tech, a global leader in consulting and engineering with 30,000 employees across 550 offices in 120+ countries. Together, we combine deep local expertise with global reach, delivering science‑led solutions to complex challenges in water, environment, infrastructure, and clean energy. Join us and be part of a connected, forward‑thinking community that’s shaping a better future. Recruitment Agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Business Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at RPS by 2x Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland 6 days ago #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Engineer Bridges - Transport Join us in leading the future of bridge engineering. At RPS Tetra Tech, we’re shaping the next generation of transport infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. As a Senior Bridge Engineer, you’ll take a leading role in delivering complex and innovative bridge projects—from major highways and rail schemes to urban regeneration and greenway developments. You’ll combine technical excellence with leadership, mentoring emerging talent, and driving quality and digital innovation across multidisciplinary teams. Purpose & Scope of the Role As a Senior Bridge Engineer within our Transport and Civils division, you will lead the delivery of complex bridge projects across Ireland and the UK. This role involves managing design packages for major highways, rail, and urban infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with Irish and UK standards, and maintaining technical excellence throughout the project lifecycle. You will act as a technical lead within multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and uphold quality assurance and BIM procedures. Your Impact in this Position Short term: deliver design packages for large‑scale transport projects, mentor designers, support project management and resource planning. Medium term: take ownership of new projects, managing them through inception, design, construction, and handover, while driving innovation and maintaining compliance with the latest standards. Long term: progress into senior leadership within the Transport and Civils sector, shaping strategy, identifying new opportunities, and strengthening client relationships through a portfolio of successfully delivered projects. Core Capabilities Bridge Design Standards and Structural Analysis: Excellent knowledge of the structural Eurocodes and Irish and UK bridge design standards (DMRB); strong background in analysis of bridges and structures; proficiency using structural analysis software; experience with Midas Civil is beneficial. Bridges & Structures Design Expertise: Deep technical knowledge and hands‑on experience in the design/assessment of a variety of bridges and civil structures, including reinforced and prestressed concrete structures and steel/steel‑composite bridges; ability to mentor junior colleagues. Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Technical lead for the bridge team in internal multi‑disciplinary design teams; coordinate design package with other disciplines; act as technical contact for clients, local authorities, and external consultants; excellent verbal and written communication skills. Technical Documentation and Contract Knowledge: Production of high‑quality technical documentation and reports that meet internal standards and external regulatory requirements; good working knowledge of typical contract forms, especially GCCC suite of Public Works Contracts; considerable experience in preparing contract documents for transportation infrastructure projects. Qualifications and Experience Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in bridges and structures engineering. Working towards Chartered status (CEng, MIEI, MICE, MIStructE or equivalent). Desirable: Level 9 Master’s in Civil/Structural Engineering, Chartered Engineer status, experience in bridge inspections, project management, and knowledge of NEC contracts. Submit your application today and discover what’s possible at Tetra Tech RPS Consulting. In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day‑to‑day role. Flexible working options are available in this role, with working patterns agreed collaboratively between employees and line managers to support individual wellbeing and optimal performance. Why Join Tetra Tech RPS? At Tetra Tech RPS, our people are our success. We thrive on solving the problems that matter—whether in urbanisation, natural resources, or sustainability. With a collaborative culture, agile working, and access to some of the brightest minds in the industry, we empower our teams to deliver exceptional outcomes while building fulfilling careers. In 2023, RPS became part of Tetra Tech, a global leader in consulting and engineering with 30,000 employees across 550 offices in 120+ countries. Together, we combine deep local expertise with global reach, delivering science‑led solutions to complex challenges in water, environment, infrastructure, and clean energy. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading engineering company seeks a Senior Drainage Engineer to lead innovative drainage design projects across Ireland and the UK. The role demands expertise in drainage design standards, 3D modelling, and mentoring skills. You'll drive technical leadership while integrating state-of-the-art technologies. Ideal for candidates with over eight years of relevant experience and a passion for sustainable infrastructure. Flexible working options available, and the company fosters a collaborative culture focused on solving critical challenges in urbanisation and sustainability. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Join Us in Engineering Resilient Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future At RPS Tetra Tech, we’re shaping the next generation of transport infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. As a Senior Drainage Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering innovative, standards‑led drainage solutions that enhance resilience and sustainability. From leading complex design packages to integrating cutting‑edge digital workflows and climate adaptation strategies, this is your opportunity to influence major projects, mentor emerging talent, and drive excellence in multidisciplinary collaboration. Purpose & Scope of the Role The Senior Drainage Engineer provides technical leadership within the Transport and Civils Drainage team, taking responsibility for the end‑to‑end delivery of drainage design across a diverse portfolio of projects in Ireland and the UK. This role ensures that designs, calculations, models, and documentation meet programme, technical, and quality requirements, align with Irish and UK standards, and satisfy client expectations. You will lead drainage workstreams, coordinate with project managers, discipline leads, clients, and regulators, and resolve technical interfaces to deliver resilient, constructible, and cost‑effective solutions. The position also includes mentoring junior engineers, contributing to resource planning, and producing high‑quality design packages, reports, and integrated 3D models that support approvals and consents. Your Impact in this Position In this role, you will lead and deliver drainage design packages on live civil and transport projects, stabilising and accelerating delivery while contributing to climate adaptation strategies for the Irish national road network. You will integrate emerging technologies, including AI, to improve efficiency and design assurance. Over time, you will take ownership of new projects through the full lifecycle—from inception and option development to detailed design, construction support, and handover—while embedding the latest standards and innovations in drainage design. Longer term, you will have the opportunity to progress into senior leadership, shaping strategy, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to a sustained track record of successfully delivered programmes across Tetra Tech RPS. Core Capabilities Standards‑led Drainage Design Expertise Success requires detailed, practical command of Irish and UK drainage design standards, including TII and GDRCP in Ireland and DMRB, Sewers for Adoption and CIRIA guidance in the UK. The Senior Drainage Engineer applies these frameworks consistently to produce compliant designs and calculations, interpret and justify departures where necessary, and secure the approvals and consents required by project‑specific scopes and employer’s requirements. This capability includes selecting appropriate design methods, documenting assumptions and boundary conditions, demonstrating hydraulic performance, flood risk and attenuation strategies, and evidencing constructability and maintenance access, all while balancing safety, resilience and whole‑life cost. 3D Modelling and Digital Delivery Excellence The role demands the ability to prepare high‑quality 3D models aligned to current BIM standards, with data‑rich content that supports clash detection, coordination and digital review. The Senior Drainage Engineer structures models to integrate seamlessly within federated project models, manages discipline interfaces, and uses model‑based workflows to drive accuracy in quantities, spatial checks and construction sequencing. Competence includes establishing modelling standards, controlling versioning and metadata, undertaking rigorous clash and rule‑based checks, and converting model insights into actionable design decisions and clear visual communication for technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Multidisciplinary Integration and Interface Resolution Effective delivery depends on understanding how drainage design responsibilities fit within the wider multidisciplinary context. The Senior Drainage Engineer collaborates closely with highways, structures, geotechnical, environmental, utilities and construction teams, identifies interdependencies early, and leads interdisciplinary checks and reviews to resolve interfaces and conflicts. This capability includes coordinating inputs to align drainage elements with the wider project context, ensuring hydraulic and spatial assumptions are consistent across disciplines, capturing and mitigating design risks, and maintaining traceability of decisions through design assurance processes that hold up under client and peer scrutiny. Technical Communication and Stakeholder Influence The role requires excellent written and verbal communication to convey technical intent clearly and succinctly to team members, design coordinators, project managers, clients and regulators. The Senior Drainage Engineer produces reports, presentations, drawings and commentary that are logically structured, evidence‑based and accessible, chairs and contributes to technical meetings, and handles challenges constructively, explaining limitations and opportunities in a manner that builds trust and secures buy‑in. They tailor communication to suit their audience’s technical background, articulate the implications of decisions across constructability, safety, operability and cost, and ensure that technical narratives support timely approvals and programme momentum. Mentoring and Capability Building The position carries responsibility for developing junior engineers to deliver work to the quality standards expected by the company. The Senior Drainage Engineer plans and distributes workloads appropriately, undertakes technical and compliance checks on deliverables, provides structured feedback, and contributes to training plans aligned to individual goals and sector strategy. This capability includes establishing good design habits, reinforcing standards and quality processes, encouraging the effective use of digital tools and emerging technologies, and fostering a culture of accountability, curiosity and continuous improvement that raises delivery quality and pace across the team. Qualifications and Experience Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline. Minimum of eight years’ experience in drainage design and multidisciplinary project delivery. Proven knowledge and application of Irish and UK standards (TII, GDRCP, DMRB, Sewers for Adoption, CIRIA). Strong competence in 3D modelling and BIM workflows. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience in mentoring and technical leadership. Desirable: Chartered Engineer status (CEng MICE or equivalent), training in climate adaptation, hydrology expertise, and experience with Tier 1 contractors and national authorities. Submit Your Application Today Discover what’s possible at Tetra Tech RPS Consulting. Equality and Flexibility In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day‑to‑day role. Flexible working options are available in this role, with working patterns agreed collaboratively between employees and line managers to support individual wellbeing and optimal performance. Why join Tetra Tech RPS? At Tetra Tech RPS, our people are our success. We thrive on solving the problems that matter—whether in urbanisation, natural resources, or sustainability. With a collaborative culture, agile working, and access to some of the brightest minds in the industry, we empower our teams to deliver exceptional outcomes while building fulfilling careers. In 2023, RPS became part of Tetra Tech, a global leader in consulting and engineering with 30 000 employees across 550 offices in 120+ countries. Together, we combine deep local expertise with global reach, delivering science‑led solutions to complex challenges in water, environment, infrastructure, and clean energy. Join us and be part of a connected, forward‑thinking community that’s shaping a better future. #J-18808-Ljbffr
