Mechanical Design Lead - Water - Kilkenny

Office/Location: Kilkenny 

Employment Type: Permanent

Work Location: Hybrid

Pay: Salary - Negotiable based on experience

Experience: 7+ years 

Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our client is one of Ireland’s leading Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants design & build Contractors.

Provide leadership and direction to design teams delivering water and wastewater treatment projects.

Manage the full design lifecycle – from concept and feasibility through detailed design, implementation, and handover.

Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to ensure timely delivery of design outputs that meet client, budget, and programme requirements.

Act as the key point of contact for clients, supporting strong relationships and successful project outcomes.

Review and approve design documentation including mechanical layouts, equipment specifications, and P&IDs.

Provide technical guidance and oversight to ensure designs comply with relevant standards, codes, and project quality requirements.

Mentor, coach, and develop design engineers, supporting their professional and technical growth.

Work closely with the Mechanical Design Manager to plan resource allocation and manage performance across the team.

Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing within the design function.

Requirements:

Level 8 or 9 qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).

Minimum of 7 years’ experience in design engineering, ideally within the Water industry.

Demonstrated experience in leading teams and managing design projects.

Proven people management and team development skills.

Strong understanding of mechanical systems, hydraulic design, and process plant layout.

Experience with design templates, modelling, and calculation software.

Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs under pressure.

Practical site experience (Desirable).

Package

Salary negotiable based on experience.

Hybrid

Bonus

Pension

Healthcare

Contact

John Paul Fitzgerald is the consultant managing this position. If you are a Mechanical Design Lead - Water interested in roles based in Kilkenny, you can contact John Paul by e-mail at johnpaul@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-9696683 for a confidential chat. JobContax do not send CVs to clients without candidate permission.

With over 50 years of technical recruitment experience, JobContax is the leading recruiter of Mechanical Design Leads - Water in Kilkenny.

Due to the large volume of applications, JobContax may not be able to respond directly to every individual.

EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

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