Senior Engineer

2 days ago

Leinster, Ireland Global Professional Consultants Full-time €70,000 - €80,000/year

Senior Engineer - Civil Engineering (Infrastructure Projects)

A Senior Engineer is required for a leading civil engineering contractor delivering a major public realm and civic infrastructure project in North Dublin/Meath. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a growing organisation and take a senior role in the successful delivery of high-quality civil engineering works across a busy project environment.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager / Contracts Director, the successful candidate will have strong project and site-based experience within civil engineering or construction and will be confident managing engineering activities, site teams, subcontractors, programme, and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and support the delivery of daily site operations across civil engineering works
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
  • Monitor project progress, programme, quality, and resources
  • Support the Contracts Manager / Director in ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
  • Manage and monitor construction programmes using Asta Powerproject or equivalent
  • Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders
  • Support the management of construction contracts and project documentation
  • Assist with resolving technical, construction, programme, and contractual issues
  • Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with design specifications, quality standards, and H&S requirements
  • Maintain accurate project records and provide regular progress updates to senior management

Requirements:

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline at Level 8 (QQI) or internationally recognised equivalent
  • Minimum 8 years' post-graduate experience in civil engineering, with at least 3 years in a project management or senior site management role
  • Proven track record of delivering civil engineering or infrastructure projects on time and within budget
  • Strong working knowledge of Irish construction contracts, including GCCC, NEC3/4, RIAI, or equivalent
  • Proficiency in Asta Powerproject or equivalent programme management software
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary site teams and subcontractors
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
  • Full clean driving licence
  • Legal right to work in the Republic of Ireland

Salary & Benefits:

  • Salary €70,000 - €80,000, depending on experience
  • Company vehicle and fuel card
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Excellent overall benefits package