Senior Structural Design Engineers

Be among the first 25 applicants. You will be part of a buildings team recognised for delivering high quality, cost-effective and sustainable building projects across a range of sectors, including residential, healthcare, education and commercial.

We work with architects, developers, local authorities and property owners to develop robust, long‑lasting building designs. Our buildings achieve the top certifications within sustainable design, including LEED and BREEAM.

Portfolio Features

private housing developments

social housing developments

healthcare facilities

retail developments

office buildings

primary, secondary and third‑level school buildings

Current and Recent Projects

Ballyshannon Community Hospital

Letterkenny Community Nursing Unit

Domestic Violence Refuge, Co. Wexford

Mooreville, Rathdowney, Co. Laois

Cornamona Court

Meakstown Sports Hall and Community Centre, Dublin 11

Convent Lands, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Maritime Village, Ringsend

Dublin Port Headquarters

Recent Award Wins

Public Housing Award at the RIAI Irish Architecture Awards 2024 for Cornamona Court

Healthcare Project of the Year at the Irish Building and Design Awards 2022 for the National Children's Hospital Satellite Centre, Tallaght

Project of the Year at the ACEI Excellence Awards 2021 for the Motorway Operations Control Centre

Honours degree in structural/civil engineering (Level 8 qualification in the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent)

Five to ten years' relevant experience

Ability to work in a team and/or under own guidance

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Good organisational skills

Experience of mentoring junior engineering staff in all aspects of design

Good understanding of ethical issues in engineering design, including safety

Chartered or working towards chartered status with a recognised professional body

Full driving licence

Fluent/highly proficient in spoken and written English

Structural design experience in accordance with the Eurocodes for concrete, steel, masonry, timber and foundations

Knowledge/experience of BIM/Revit/Robot

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Experience of building regulations and technical guidance documents

Roughan & O'Donovan (ROD) is a leading civil, environmental and structural engineering consultancy. An independently owned firm, we employ a multidisciplinary team of more than 260 people, of 20 different nationalities, in our Dublin, Cork and UK offices.

Our people are the heart of our business, and we invest heavily in their personal and professional development through all stages of career development. We are an Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer and operate an Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) training scheme.

We offer wellness packages, flexible working and life‑event supports, so whatever challenges life may bring, you can feel secure in the knowledge that you will be taken care of.

We are a friendly team with an active social committee. From surfing weekends and ski events to tag rugby and cycling challenges, you will find lots of ways to get involved.

How to Apply

Address your cover letter to Human Resources

Apply by clicking the link: https://shorturl.at/KsQb6

Roughan & O'Donovan is an equal opportunities employer.

Roughan & O'Donovan will retain, for at least one year, all records arising through the recruitment process for compliance purposes in line with the Employment Equality Acts, 1998‑2015.

Roughan & O'Donovan is not accepting unsolicited CVs from search firms. CVs submitted by search firms without a valid written search agreement, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the sole property of Roughan & O'Donovan, and no fee will be paid in the event of candidate(s) being hired.

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