Project Engineer - Water

At Nicholas O'Dwyer, sustainability is at the core of our work. If you are looking to advance your career in a socially responsible company, which has a proven track record over 90 years, and is committed to creating a sustainable planet, we invite you to be part of our team.

At Nicholas O'Dwyer, sustainability is at the core of our work. If you are looking to advance your career in a socially responsible company, which has a proven track record over 90 years, and is committed to creating a sustainable planet, we invite you to be part of our team. Our mission is to provide innovative and reliable solutions using cutting edge technology and expertise, to ensure project success and employee satisfaction.

We deliver infrastructure projects in water, wastewater, transportation, civil and structural engineering, flood protection, and energy including renewables. With headquarters in Ireland, we also operate in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. As part of the RSK Group, an amalgamation of over 200 companies with more than 17,000 employees, we benefit from a global network of opportunities while retaining our brand and autonomy.

We are seeking a Project Engineer – Water to deliver water projects (both infra and non-infra) across the UK with a particular focus on Detailed Design for Contractors within the D&B environment, and opportunities to contribute to projects across a wider portfolio depending on business needs and individual interest. The role involves contributing to and progressing projects from initial brief through to completion, supporting the delivery of projects on programme, within budget, and to the required technical and quality standards.

The successful candidate will work closely with Senior Engineers, Project Managers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions while continuing to develop their technical and project management capabilities.

• Support the delivery of water infrastructure projects from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design, procurement, construction, and completion, ensuring delivery to programme, budget, and quality requirements.
• Preparation of Feasibility Studies, Route and Site Selections, and Concept Design Reports.
• Preparation of Outline and Detailed Designs, including drawings, calculations, and technical reports.
• Prepare Technical Specifications and Contract Documents for main works and investigation contracts.
• Support Tender Evaluation and Procurement processes.
• Assist in the preparation of documentation required for statutory approvals, including planning permissions, land acquisition, and wayleaves.
• Support construction stage contract administration, including site inspections and compliance monitoring.
• Assist in the development of project plans, including programme scheduling, budgets, and resource planning.
• Coordinate with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to support effective project delivery.
• Contribute to technical delivery on assigned projects, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Attend client, stakeholder, and technical meetings and contribute to project discussions in consultation with senior staff.
• Prepare technical reports, designs, calculations, drawings, and specifications for review by senior engineers.
• Assist with project cost tracking, programme monitoring, and change management activities.
• Identify project risks and support the implementation of mitigation measures.
• Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including environmental, planning, and other technical disciplines.
• Maintain effective communication on project…