Waterways Ireland

Waterways Ireland are currently recruiting for an Ecologist to join our busy team. This position is offered as a flexible location, based at any Waterways Ireland Office throughout Ireland, i.e. Dublin, Scarriff, Carrick on Shannon etc. This Hybrid position offers the best of both worlds, with two days on site and three days homeworking. To meet our statutory remit, Waterways Ireland is looking for a Project Ecologist to join our Environment and Heritage team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive ecological services and specialist advice on a diverse range of projects undertaken by the team, particularly with regard to the delivery of capital and maintenance project requirements. The role offers an opportunity for a professional ecologist to work on 1000 km of navigable waterways throughout the island of Ireland utilising the various skills they may have acquired through formal training and professional experience. Prospective candidates will be expected to have excellent report writing skills, be well organised with meticulous attention to detail while also being able to manage a varied and full workload. While the focus of this role is on ecology, there is also the requirement to support the range of environmental and heritage projects undertaken by the organisation. #ecologist #ecologicalimpactassessment #habitats #consultants #environment #GIS #biological #appropriateassessment #ArcGIS #botany #naturalscience #ireland

Waterways Ireland has officially commenced construction of a new Craft Centre of Excellence in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Developed by Pat Loftus Construction, the facility will replace the Tullamore Harbour depot, which has served as a regional base for over 60 years and is expected to be operational by June 2026.   The centre will preserve traditional lock-gate crafting and heritage fittings production, ensuring the continued maintenance of 120 locks across 420 km of navigable waterways. It will also house mechanical teams responsible for maintaining specialist equipment and serve as a base for 70 Waterways Ireland staff across various departments.   Located 1 km east of Tullamore, the project will create 20–30 jobs during construction and support the ongoing development and maintenance of Ireland’s inland waterways and associated infrastructure. The modern facility will enhance operational efficiency while safeguarding traditional skills for future generations.

We’re #hiring a Seasonal Assistant Boatperson, based in Athlone. This is a fixed term position to 31st October 2025. Know anyone who might be interested? A temporary Seasonal Assistant Boatperson is required for the summer season to augment Inspectorate patrol staff in harbour and event monitoring duties in accordance with the Navigation Byelaws. The post holder will also be required to crew and operate patrol vessels and give a quality customer orientated service, outside of normal working hours, to the boating customer and other navigation users. #seasonal #boatperson #navigation #byelaws #vessels #customerservice

We’re #hiring a Senior #Engineer, based in #Enniskillen. Know anyone who might be interested? The Senior Engineer (Northern Region - Operations) will be part of the #Regional #Management #Team. He/she will oversee #management/ #maintenance, #recreational/ #commercial use and future #development of #Waterways Ireland #infrastructure within the #Erne System and/or other areas, as required. The Senior Engineer will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Regional Depots at #Portora and Drumboory and will engage with #Operations #Stores to support the development, #procurement and #purchasing of goods and services. The successful applicant will be required to manage the resources of the Erne System including, #financial, operational staff and #waterway #assets and he/she will also be required to manage #consultants/ #contractors working on Waterways Ireland property for implementation of new or #refurbishment #projects.  The successful applicant will also be required to coordinate with user groups for #facilitation of #events, and to work in #partnership with third parties and #local interests to manage and develop the waterways for increased recreational use. The successful applicant will also be part of the Waterways Ireland Emergency Response Team and will be required to provide out of office service on a rota basis. This duty will attract a separate remuneration.

We’re #hiring #mechanical #engineers. Know anyone who might be interested? The Engineer (Mechanical) will form part of a #Mechanical #Services #Team. The post holder will oversee the #management / #maintenance of mechanical mobile #plant & #machinery, #marine #vessels and #vehicles used by #Waterways Ireland. The role involves #fleet & plant management duties including drafting of #technical #specifications and #tendering. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the development of mechanical engineering #solutions in relation to #operational issues. #mechanicalengineer #mechanicalengineers #electricalengineers #electrical #maintenance #fleetmanagement #plantmanagement #tenders

We’re #hiring a Senior #Engineer. Know anyone who might be interested? The Senior Engineer, #Operations will be part of the Regional #Management Team. They will oversee management / #maintenance, #recreational / commercial use and future #development of #Waterways Ireland #infrastructure within the Grand Canal Metro and /or other areas, as required. The Senior Engineer will engage with the #Regional Stores in #Tullamore to support the development, #procurement and #purchasing of goods and services. The successful applicant will be required to manage operational #staff and #consultants / #contractors working on Waterways Ireland #property for implementation of new or #refurbishment #projects.  Also to coordinate with user groups for #facilitation of #events, and to work in #partnership with third parties and #local interests to manage and develop the #canals for increased recreational use. The Senior Engineer will also be part of the Waterways Ireland Response Emergency Service (RES) Team and will be required to provide out of office service on a rota basis. This duty will attract a separate remuneration of €4,804 per annum. #seniorengineer, #seniorengineers #engineers #operationalengineers #designengineers #projectengineers #jobs

Our Green Team continues to make remarkable strides in environmental leadership across Waterways Ireland. Through partnerships and community engagement, the team has launched several innovative projects including our first-ever Repair Café, comprehensive Climate Action training programmes, and engaging SDG Week webinars. Their collaborative approach aims to bring together staff, local communities, and key stakeholders to create meaningful environmental change. We're seeing the impact of their work as we progress toward our sustainability targets and strengthen our commitment to responsible waterways management. #WaterwaysIreland #Sustainability #ClimateAction #GreenInitiatives #CommunityEngagement"

We’re #hiring. Waterways Ireland are currently seeking to recruit an Administrator, to join our growing Property & Legal section, based in Enniskillen. Summary of Role: #Asset #portfolio management is a core objective for Waterways Ireland over the next 10 years. Realising value from our assets is one of the key outputs which can only be achieved by identifying, securing, managing and #maintaining the #property portfolio effectively, efficiently, and sustainably. Part of effective property management includes safeguarding our assets against #encroachment and loss. This role will form part of an efficient and pro-active Encroachments Resolution Team and will assist in #identifying, #managing and #resolving encroachments in an effective and timely manner. This role will assist Senior Administrator / management in carrying out their duties in various functional areas and ensure an efficient #administration function is maintained and #developed. #propertymanagement #assetmanagement #resolutionmanagement #problemsolving #propertyportfolio #waterways #enniskillen #jobs #administrator #projectmanagement #assetsportfolio #encroachments #legal

Despite the cold, Glas Civil Engineering Ltd. commenced site works this week on the last phase (4/4) of the 8km Royal Canal Greenway extension between Maynooth & Leixlip. Phase 4: Works Include: - New 2km of greenway between Deey Bridge, Intel & Pike Bridge, Carton - Cycleway segregated alongside the road where towpath too narrow - New gravel path provided throughout on towpath  - Combination of smooth tarmacadam and levelled gravel surface - New amenities including picnic benches and standalone benches - Upgraded accessibility including new access points - New public lighting infrastructure throughout Phase 1 & 2: Works completed - Fully open for public use (See pics) - 4km Greenway Deey Bridge - Leixlip Confey Phase 3: Works ongoing - Site works underway between Pike Bridge - Maynooth Phased reopening's on each short section have been implemented throughout to minimise disruption for local recreational users. Waterways Ireland in partnership with Kildare County Council and Glas Civil Engineering Ltd. are undertaking the greenway extension which forms part of our plan to extend the 130km greenway from Maynooth into Spencer Dock in Dublin City Centre.

Waterways Ireland are delighted to announce that site works began on 6th January 2025 to upgrade the public realm along Dublin’s Grand Canal between Leeson and Baggot Street bridges on the northern towpath along Wilton Terrace. Two existing narrow paths will be replaced by one wider path and a canal-bank set-aside area. Upgrades include: - Increased accessibility for pedestrians and mobility aide users - Enhanced public seating - Enhancements to biodiversity, including improving habitats for wildlife, additional native planting schemes and protection for existing trees so they can continue to thrive The project is being co-funded by Waterways Ireland and IPUT Real Estate Dublin, Ireland’s leading commercial property company. Works are expected to be completed by early summer 2025. Click Here for more: https://lnkd.in/eQj3Tkwa