Civil Engineer

E‑Frontiers; Munster; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Civil Engineer position at E-Frontiers is based at Moneypoint Generating Station, Co Clare, Ireland, for an 18-month, full-time site-based assignment. Anticipated start November 2026.

You will deliver civil/structural services from feasibility to construction for electricity infrastructure and support Green Atlantic/Brighter Future projects. Responsibilities include safety leadership, quality assurance, contract management, and coordination across Generation and Major Projects.

Qualifications

• Developed competence in delivering civil/structural engineering packages.
• Onsite construction experience is required.
• Strong capability in civil/structural engineering and project management.
• Ability to assess and manage project risks and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety culture and ensure adherence to station procedures.
• Ensure quality procedures on all projects.
• Manage procurement and execution of maintenance and construction contracts.
• Plan works tofacilitate projects and inspections.
• Coordinate civil/structural/environmental activities across multiple teams.
• Liaise with internal/external stakeholders and manage contractor inputs.

Skills

Onsite construction

Civil/structural engineering

Project management

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor-level Civil Engineering degree

Level 8 Civil Engineering Degree

Level 9 Engineering Degree

Chartered status (Desirable)

Job description

Comp. No: 265 Job Title: Civil Engineer Business Unit: G&T Job Type: Contingent Labour Hours of work: 8h a day Working days: Monday - Friday

Position Description

The Senior Civil Engineer role includes the delivery of civil engineering services from feasibility through construction stage of electricity infrastructure projects. It involves the provision of relevant technical engineering services associated with maintenance and upgrades in Moneypoint Generating Station which includes a 380m long jetty. The role includes various aspects of civil works including design, procurement and supervision of work on station infrastructure. The rehabilitation and refurbishment of structural steelwork elements and the maintenance and upgrade of corrosion protection systems in this harsh environment is a key element of the role. A significant part of the role is maintaining the integrity of the underground drainage systems and interceptors, all in accordance with EPA IE Licence Requirements. The creation of a Green Energy Hub at Moneypoint is an ambitious challenge within the Brighter Future Strategy and the Senior Civil Engineer role may involve providing support on existing infrastructure details for this Green Atlantic Project.

Key Responsibilities

• Promoting and leading on the safety management culture across all activities by taking ownership and demonstrating visible commitment to safety, including strong adherence and implementation of the station safety procedures.
• Ensuring that quality procedures are implemented on all projects.
• Implementation of contracting strategies and managing the procurement and execution of contracts for maintenance and construction activities.
• Planning of works to facilitate projects.
• Managing and delivering the program of civil/structural inspections as specified in the station civil engineering maintenance manual, including but not limited to
  • Drainage system testing/inspection and upgrades
  • Bund testing and upgrade program
  • Roof maintenance, louvre services and repairs as required
  • Jetty cathodic protection system inspection and maintenance
  • Chimney inspection and maintenance
  • Ash Handling Facility Inspection
  • Troubleshoot as-found issues/requests on civil/structural matters and develop solutions to support production
• Managing and co-ordinating, across Generation and Engineering and Major Projects (EMP) all relevant civil, structural and environmental engineering activities required to successfully deliver projects to approved scope, budget and programme.
• Specifying and managing sub-contractor and sub-consultant inputs for site investigation, assessment, feasibility studies, design, consenting and construction.
• Building and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Managing projects through the contractor management process
• Act as the civil liaison for new infrastructure projects that interface with the station Knowledge

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Developed a competent level of expertise in the delivery of civil/structural engineering packages.
• Onsite construction experience
• Developed a strong technical capability, in civil and structural engineering.
• A strong commercial and project management capability.
• Demonstrated a strong capability in assessing communicating and managing project critical technical risks
• Proven record of being results driven and customer oriented.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.

Desirable

• Demonstrated a record of successfully managing significant projects of a multi-disciplinary nature.
• The demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• A strong ability to identify project work requirements and to initiate necessary work with limited oversight.
• Experience in the contractual implementation of construction frameworks.
• A proven ability to work as part of a project team.
• Experience in performing PSDP role on projects and a working familiarity with the duties and responsibilities of the PSCS Role.

Qualifications - Essential

• Legal permission to work in the Republic of Ireland.
• Full, EU/EEA Driving Licence/Must be licenced to drive in Ireland (ROI) unaccompanied.
• Level 8 Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification.

Qualifications - Desirable

• Level 9 Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Chartered status in a recognised professional engineering institution.

Base Location

The position will be based in Moneypoint Generating Station, Co Clare. This is a full-time site-based role.

Please note that when the successful candidate is required to attend offices at Moneypoint, travel, accommodation, and related expenses will not be reimbursed.

Expenses incurred for business travel - that are not normally incurred by the successful candidate in their normal place of work - will be reimbursed.

All travel and accommodation expenses shall be agreed in advance with the line manager.

Claims for reimbursement of approved receipts must be via the contractor's agency.

Mileage rates in respect of journeys carried out will not apply.

Anticipated start date November 2026.

Duration 18 months.

Safety

• Contractors must comply with all Health and Safety Regulations and requirements pertaining to the location where they are working and must comply with all directions and instructions from their designated line management.
• Contractors shall wear full PPE, including Arc-resistant where required.
• Steel toe boots compliant with S3 EN ISO 20345.
• Contractors shall be provided with an unbranded hard hat and ear defenders where required.
• This PPE will be provided by suppliers but without any identifiable Logo.
• The PPE to be provided by does not include safety boots, gloves and eye protection. These are standard items that contractors should have at their cost.
• Contractors must have up to date SafePass and manual handling training.

Other Requirements

The successful candidate must have use of a personal ‘phone, laptop/PC and internet facilities, and must be equipped to fully engage in a professional manner during the course of the engagement.