Senior Engineer - Flood Risk Management

Ryan Hanley is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Civil Engineer with experience in flood risk management, hydrology, or related field to join our Flood Risk Management team. The ideal candidate will be chartered and possess strong technical expertise, project management skills, and the ability to lead and mentor junior staff. This role requires a proactive individual who can drive project success, ensure client satisfaction, and contribute to the growth of our water resources team. Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex flooding and hydrology projects from the initial concept stage right through to handover stage, including hydraulic modelling, flood risk assessments, and drainage design.
• Develop and review technical reports, design documentation, and project proposals.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities to obtain project approvals and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Mentor and support the professional development of junior engineers.
• Participate in business development activities, including tendering for new work.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and advancements in flooding and hydrology.

Minimum Requirements:

• Third level degree qualification in Engineering.
• Strong understanding of flood risk management principles.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines including experience using MS Project or Primavera P6
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers, hydrologists, modellers and environmental scientists/ecologists to achieve tight deadlines with a high standard of work.

The following experience would be advantageous:

• Proven experience in AutoCAD, Civil 3D GIS software and hydrological & hydraulic modelling software.
• Experience in Cost Benefit Analysis, Nature Based Catchment Solutions.
• Management of Environmental Impact Assessment Reporting.
• Experience in developing costings for projects.
• Experience in Public Works Contracts.
• Applicants should hold a full clean driver's licence and have their own transport.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Flexibility in office location (Dublin/Galway/Cork/Castlebar).
• Involvement in impactful projects that are shaping the future for flood management infrastructure.

About Stantec Whether you're starting out on your engineering career or are looking for a fresh challenge, Ryan Hanley, now part of Stantec, is a great career move. Based in Dublin, Galway, Castlebar and Cork, we are actively recruiting for team players with experience in any of the following areas - water and wastewater treatment process and network design, integrated network management, structural design, site development, road and bridge engineering, project management and administration. You'll be working for a dynamic company with an excellent reputation in the industry. Ryan Hanley, now part of Stantec, offers a great working environment amongst friendly professionals with an emphasis on teamwork. It's a company where your ideas and opinions will be valued and your efforts recognised and rewarded. We have been awarded the silver Investors in Diversity accreditation by the Irish Centre for Diversity for our commitment to quality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the workplace. ReqID: 7324