Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer

Contract: 18 months

Start Date: November 2026

Rate: Up to €700 per day Working Arrangement: Full-time, site-based

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to support the delivery of civil and structural engineering services across a major energy infrastructure site

The role covers the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and design through procurement, construction and ongoing maintenance. A key focus will be the maintenance, rehabilitation and upgrade of existing infrastructure, including structural steelwork, corrosion protection systems, drainage infrastructure and marine structures.

The successful candidate will also support the development of major future energy infrastructure initiatives and provide civil engineering expertise where existing site infrastructure interfaces with new projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of civil and structural engineering works from feasibility through construction.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with site safety procedures.
• Ensure appropriate quality procedures are implemented across projects.
• Develop contracting strategies and manage procurement and delivery of civil construction and maintenance works.
• Plan and coordinate civil engineering works and maintenance programmes.
• Manage civil and structural inspection programmes across existing infrastructure.
• Oversee drainage system inspections, testing and upgrades.
• Manage bund testing and upgrade programmes.
• Coordinate roof, louvre and associated structural maintenance and repairs.
• Support inspection and maintenance of marine/jetty structures and cathodic protection systems.
• Coordinate inspection and maintenance activities relating to chimneys and ash-handling infrastructure.
• Investigate civil and structural issues arising on site and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Coordinate civil, structural and environmental engineering activities across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Manage external consultants and contractors involved in site investigations, assessments, feasibility studies, design, consenting and construction.
• Manage projects through established contractor management processes.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as the civil engineering point of contact for new infrastructure projects interfacing with the existing site.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years' relevant civil/structural engineering experience .
• Strong technical capability in civil and structural engineering.
• Proven onsite construction experience .
• Experience delivering civil/structural engineering packages.
• Strong commercial and project management capability.
• Experience identifying, assessing and managing technical project risks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Results-driven approach with a strong focus on delivery and customer requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to demanding deadlines.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable Experience

• Experience managing significant multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Experience implementing construction frameworks and managing contractors.
• Experience working within major industrial, energy, utilities or infrastructure environments.
• Experience undertaking or supporting PSDP responsibilities.
• Familiarity with PSCS duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to identify project requirements and initiate work with limited supervision.
• Experience working as part of multidisciplinary project teams.

Qualifications

• Level 8 Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Level 9 engineering qualification desirable.
• Chartered Engineer status with a recognised professional engineering institution desirable.
• Eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.
• Valid EU/EEA driving licence and legally permitted to drive unaccompanied in Ireland.

Contract Details

• 18-month contract
• Start: November 2026
• Working model: Full-time, site-based
• Maximum daily rate: €700/day

The role will be primarily based on site, so candidates should be comfortable working in a fully site-based environment and have their own transport.