Structural Design Lead - Water

  • 10 Feb 2026
  • Galway
  • Permanent / Full Time
ProSource are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading globally recognised consultancy, for a Structural Design Lead to be a part of their growing expansion in the Irish market.
  
This is a hybrid role with flexibility to work your office days from Cork, Dublin or Galway.
  
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role at a pivotal moment of growth. The business is expanding rapidly across Ireland, delivering transformative infrastructure projects under frameworks across water, wastewater, energy, and flood risk management.
  
This role goes beyond design and day-to-day project management, it offers the chance to define national strategy, influence strategic decision-making, and shape the path of a global company in the Irish market.
  
The Role
  
As Structural Design Lead, you will play a critical role in both the technical excellence and commercial success of the structures division. Reporting directly to executive leadership, you will take ownership of performance, people, and project delivery.
  
Responsibilities include:
  • Leading operational and technical performance of the structural engineering team
  • Providing clear leadership, vision, and direction aligned with business strategy
  • Building, mentoring, and inspiring a growing team of engineers and technicians whilst supporting their long-term development.
  • Working closely with other engineering disciplines to deliver complex, integrated infrastructure projects
  • Strengthening long-term client relationships
  • Leading and contributing to major tenders and securing future work pipelines
About You
  
You are a Senior Level Engineer (or equivalent) with a Level 8 degree or higher in Structural Engineering, with experience managing teams and client relationships alike.
  
You bring:
  • Deep technical expertise combined with strong commercial awareness
  • Proven experience managing teams
  • A confident, credible communication style and the ability to operate effectively under pressure
  • A strong track record of delivering complex projects to demanding standards
Experience within a consultancy environment is essential, and water sector experience would be a strong advantage.
  
Why Join?
  • Work on nationally significant projects that are shaping the future of Ireland’s infrastructure.
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, with the option to be based in Dublin, Galway, Cork, or Castlebar.
  • A senior leadership role with real influence, supported by competitive rewards and long-term progression opportunities.
  • A collaborative, inclusive environment that combines the agility of a local organisation with the strength and reach of a global network.
ProSource Group is a specialist Irish recruitment company whose primary focus is recruiting within the Construction & Civil Engineering industries throughout Ireland and Europe

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