Structural Design Lead - Water Sector

The Opportunity

Ryan Hanley, now part of Stantec, is expanding rapidly across Ireland and is engaged in delivering transformative projects under the National Development Plan. These projects span water, wastewater, energy, and flood risk management sectors, supported by a values-driven culture emphasizing community, innovation, and professional development across locations including Dublin, Galway, Cork, and Castlebar.

We are looking for an experienced Structural Lead to guide our expanding structural engineering team. This role offers more than management responsibilities; it is an opportunity to shape the firm's technical direction, mentor engineers, and lead landmark infrastructure projects nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership by taking full accountability for the division's operational results and report directly to executive management.
• Foster a high-performing team by mentoring engineers and technicians, managing recruitment, and supporting professional growth.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary coordination to ensure flawless delivery on complex infrastructure projects through collaboration across engineering disciplines.
• Drive business development by strengthening client partnerships and leading critical tenders to secure new projects.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) holding at least a Level 8 degree with substantial experience in structural engineering. In addition to technical expertise, they will demonstrate commercial insight and leadership capabilities to manage and develop a growing team effectively.

Strong communication skills and the ability to perform under pressure are essential. Proven experience delivering intricate projects with a high level of client satisfaction is required. Experience in a consultancy environment and familiarity with the Water sector are desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Make an impact by contributing to projects shaping Ireland's future.
• Enjoy flexible and hybrid working arrangements with the option to work from one of several Irish hubs.
• Benefit from competitive compensation and limitless career advancement opportunities.

About Stantec

Whether beginning your engineering career or seeking new challenges, joining Stantec (formerly Ryan Hanley) is an excellent career decision. With offices in Dublin, Galway, Castlebar, and Cork, we recruit professionals with expertise in water and wastewater process design, network management, structural engineering, site development, road and bridge engineering, and project management.

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment valuing teamwork and recognizing individual contributions. We are proud recipients of the Silver Investors in Diversity accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity, reflecting our commitment to quality, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.