▷ Urgent: Graduate Construction Engineer

Join our industry‑leading Construction team in our Cork office and become part of our enriching Graduate Programme. This role as a Graduate Construction Engineer , presents a unique opportunity to experience client interaction and on‑site presence, minimizing desk‑based tasks through active engagement with clients and construction sites.

As a member of our team, you’ll collaborate within a diverse and inclusive group of Designers, Architects, Construction professionals, and Engineers. In this transformative two‑year programme your focus will be on the technical and practical aspects of projects, with a particular emphasis on those related to the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences industry.

This role as a Graduate Construction Engineer (CSA) presents a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with client interaction and on‑site engagement, minimising desk‑based tasks through active involvement in live construction projects.

As a member of our team, you’ll collaborate within a diverse and inclusive group of Designers, Architects, Engineers, and Construction professionals. In this transformative two‑year programme, your focus will be on the technical and practical aspects of Civil, Structural, and Architectural (CSA) project delivery, particularly within the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences industry.

As a participant in our Graduate Programme, you’ll receive mentorship and comprehensive training in both technical and non‑technical skills. You’ll also engage with a supportive cohort of graduates and lay the foundation for a successful and fulfilling career in construction engineering.

IPS values diversity and inclusion, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our collaborative and innovative work environment. Join us and take the first steps toward a future of professional growth and achievement. The hiring team will review applications on a rolling basis and reach out to applicants selected for the next steps in our hiring process.

What you’ll do:

Collaborate with prestigious clients — global brand leaders in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.

Work alongside a dedicated team of construction professionals passionate about delivering complex, high‑quality facilities.

Support the delivery of CSA construction packages, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to design intent.

Attend job and construction meetings in‑office and onsite, engaging directly with multidisciplinary design and construction teams.

Assist the Project Manager in overseeing site safety, quality, and CSA‑related nonconformities.

Contribute to the management and coordination of civil, structural and architectural aspects of projects from inception to completion.

Ensure all CSA works under your supervision are executed in line with IPS and client specifications, drawings, and standards.

Support the Project Manager in evaluating vendor and subcontractor invoices and CSA‑related change orders.

Champion and uphold the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance across all CSA works.

Adopt a “hands‑on” approach to managing your work, developing your technical competence in CSA disciplines through practical site experience.

Be open to temporary relocation within the UK or Europe during live project periods.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience or exposure to CSA construction management, design coordination, or site execution.

Understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and quality assurance related to civil, structural, and architectural works.

Willingness to broaden expertise through ongoing learning about other engineering disciplines (MEP, process, etc.).

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (and familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD or Revit is advantageous).

Strong oral and written communication skills, with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration.

Commercial awareness or an aptitude to develop this skill.

Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe for project delivery.

All interviews are conducted either in‑person or virtually, with video required.

About Us
IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry‑leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life‑impacting products. Its newest acquisition, Linesight, specializes in cost, schedule, risk, program, and project management services in various market sectors, including data centers, life sciences, and high‑tech industries. With the addition of Linesight, IPS has over 3,000 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

Specialties
Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Attention Search Firms / Third‑Party Recruiters
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