Design Lead

Overview

Veolia, a leading environmental services company, is seeking a Design Lead (Mechanical Engineering) to join its Water division in Kilkenny. The role is permanent and supports hybrid on site working.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design projects across Ireland, ensuring delivery of innovative and sustainable water and wastewater treatment solutions.
• Manage the full design lifecycle from concept and feasibility through detailed design, implementation, and handover.
• Coordinate multi disciplinary teams to deliver design outputs that meet client, budget, and programme requirements.
• Act as 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 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.

Qualifications

• Level8 or9 qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 7years' 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).

Benefits

All employees receive a standard benefits package including full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.

Work Conditions

Location: Kilkenny, Ireland. Working pattern: hybrid (time 8:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday). Permanent contract.

Legal and Work Permit Information

Applicants must demonstrate right to work in Ireland. EU/EEA nationals must provide proof of right to work; non EU/EEA nationals must have a valid work and residence permit.