Project Engineer - Wastewater

Project Engineer – Wastewater

Nicholas O\’Dwyer Ltd

About The Company

At Nicholas O\’Dwyer, sustainability is at the core of our work. With over 90 years of experience, we are committed to creating a sustainable planet and deliver innovative infrastructure solutions in water, wastewater, transportation, civil & structural engineering, flood protection, and energy, including renewables.

Operating in Ireland, the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, we are part of the RSK Group, which includes more than 200 companies with over 17,000 employees.

About The Role

We are seeking a Project Engineer – Wastewater to support the technical delivery of wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK. The position focuses on leading delivery and management of specific project elements from brief through to completion on schedule.

Primarily supporting UK Water Utility projects, the role involves working closely with project teams, clients, and Tier 1 Contractors. Opportunities may arise to contribute to Irish and international projects.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare feasibility studies, concept design reports and detailed designs including design drawings, calculations and reports.
• Develop technical specifications and contract documents for main works and investigative contracts.
• Conduct tender evaluation and procurement processes.
• Prepare documentation for statutory approvals such as planning permissions and land acquisition/wayleaves.
• Administer contracts during construction.
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, schedules and resource allocations.
• Ensure projects are delivered within budget and on time.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and support staff.
• Perform site visits and inspections to monitor progress, quality and adherence to specifications.
• Prepare and review technical reports, drawings and specifications.
• Monitor and control project costs, track expenses and manage change orders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, implementing effective risk management.
• Foster communication and collaboration among project team members and stakeholders.
• Undertake additional duties as required to support project delivery.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in wastewater engineering, including feasibility studies, detailed design, procurement and construction contract administration.
• Experience working on UK Water Utility projects, ideally for Design & Build contractors or client‑facing consultancy.
• Strong technical knowledge of wastewater engineering principles, standards, regulations and industry best practice.
• Proficiency in designing wastewater infrastructure and use of relevant analysis and design software.
• Proven track record delivering wastewater projects of varying scale and complexity.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills to manage competing priorities and meet milestones.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

About Us

Our mission is to deliver sustainable solutions that transform communities and create lasting positive change. Nicholas O\’Dwyer provides professional services in engineering design, project management, environment and planning, construction supervision and technical and contract advisory.

We are one of the most respected Irish consultancies operating locally and internationally, serving public‑ and private‑sector clients. We prioritize talent development and a people‑first culture, fostering inclusive and innovative workplaces.

Location: United Kingdom