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Business directorates and roles

Explore open roles and contribute to work that truly matters.

At Uisce Éireann, you'll find a wide range of career paths: engineering, science, operations, strategy, regulation, customer operations, IT, HR and more.

A range of roles

Our work spans complex national infrastructure, regulatory environments and 24/7 service delivery. At all stages of your career, we have opportunities to build your expertise and contribute to projects with real impact. 

There is a diverse mix of roles to explore. A few things you could be doing:

  • Shaping long-term strategy
  • Supporting operational resilience
  • Managing major capital programmes
  • Maintaining plants and networks
  • Improving customer services
  • Developing innovative solutions

Whether you are designing the future of our water services or delivering essential work on the ground, every role plays a part in strengthening Ireland’s water infrastructure. 

Our business directorates

Along with a range of roles, we also have different directorates which shape how the organisation operates.

Chief Executive Office (CEO)

Brings together:

- Legal
- Data protection
- Company secretariat 
- Local Authority engagement

These trusted experts protect our organisation and enable strong governance. They support with legal advice, personal data protection, transparent board governance and engagement with Local Authorities. Together, they uphold a culture of integrity, partnership, and accountability.

Asset Management

Brings together 4 key functions:

- Asset management
- Environmental regulation (including our state of the art National Laboratory)
- Sustainability and innovation
- Water network management

These teams lead major national investment programmes, while managing Ireland’s water network and metering assets. They make sure our work continues to protect and restore the environment. They embed sustainability and resilience into Uisce Éireann plans, centring public health and forward-thinking solutions.

Chief Financial Office (CFO)

Brings together:

- Financial control and planning
- Governance and compliance
- Insurance, audit, revenue, operational and capital finance

These teams protect financial integrity and governance, partnering with the business to offer strategic insight. They manage essential funding needed for critical infrastructure and services. They oversee planning, performance, risk, and investment to support informed decision-making and long-term value for all.

People and Safety

Brings together:

- Health and safety
- HR and people experience
- Employee relations

These teams foster a safe, high performing, diverse and inclusive workplace. Together they create a workplace where people feel supported and inspired to grow. They protect the wellbeing of our workforce and shape a strong employee experience, while building the skills and culture needed for the future.

Business Services

Brings together:

- Transaction services
- Facilities
- Supply chain
- IT
- Business change

These teams keep the organisation running smoothly and effectively. They work across a wide range of areas: financial operations, HR operations, workplace management, procurement, supply chain, IT, transformation programmes and more. All to provide best in class services that enable the organisation to thrive.

Communications and Corporate Affairs

Brings together:

- Brand strategy
- Internal communication
- Marketing, digital marketing and social media
- Media relations, public affairs and crisis management
- Strategic technical communication

These teams have a clear purpose: to strengthen and protect Uisce Éireann reputation. They advise Uisce Eireann teams on strategic communications. Their work supports our purpose, vision, values, behaviours and corporate strategy. They also keep communications updated on our key capital investment projects. 

Infrastructure Delivery

Brings together:

- Water and wastewater delivery
- Water supply capital delivery
- Commercial and contract management
- Portfolio management

These teams manage capital projects, from early design through construction and hand-over. They ensure essential water and wastewater infrastructure is delivered safely and efficiently. Together, these functions enable on-time, value-for-money investment programmes to strengthen Ireland’s water services.

Strategy, Resilience and Regulation

Brings together:

- Corporate strategy
- Enterprise-wide risk management
- Regulatory compliance
- Incident and disruption response
- Commercial and regulatory engagements

These teams drive the strategic direction, governance and oversight needed to ensure Uisce Éireann operates responsibly, compliantly and with strong organisational resilience. Together, they maintain a stable, well-governed and future-focused organisation.

Chief Operations Office

Brings together:

- Asset operations
- Customer operations
- Continuous improvement

These teams work at the heart of service delivery. They operate and maintain critical infrastructure supported by a culture of operational excellence. You'll find this team in the field, supporting customers, analysing performance data, and driving business improvements. Together they ensure our services are delivered safely and efficiently, in line with regulatory and environmental standards.

Current vacancies

Visit our careers portal to browse active job openings and apply for a role.