Civil Engineer

Shanahan Engineering; Munster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shanahan Engineering in County Clare, Ireland, seeks an experienced Civil/Structural Engineer for a site-based, 18-month contract at Moneypoint. The role covers feasibility through construction, including jetty, drainage, corrosion protection, and Green Atlantic Project support, with responsibility for safety, quality, procurement, and project delivery.

Candidates should have minimum 5 years in civil/structural work, a Level 8 degree (Level 9 and Chartered preferred), a full driving license, and

Qualifications

• Legal permission to work in the Republic of Ireland.
• Full EU/EEA driving license; must be licensed to drive in Ireland (ROI) unaccompanied.
• Chartered status in a recognized professional engineering institution.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and ensure adherence to site procedures.
• Implement quality procedures on projects and manage procurement.
• Plan works and deliver civil/structural inspections per maintenance manual.
• Coordinate civil/structural/environmental activities with multi-team input.
• Manage sub-contractor inputs for investigations, design and construction.
• Act as civil liaison for new infrastructure interfacing with the station.
• Ensure deadlines are met and risks are identified and mitigated.

Skills

Civil/Structural delivery

Onsite construction

Project management

Risk management

Deadlines & multi-priority

PSDPS/PSCS familiarity

Communication

Driving license

Education

Level 8 Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent

Level 9 Engineering Degree or equivalent

Chartered status in a recognized institution

Job description

The 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 License requirements. The creation of a Green Energy Hub at Moneypoint is an ambitious challenge within the company’s Brighter Future Strategy and the Civil Engineer role may involve providing support on existing infrastructure details for this Green Atlantic Project.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• 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 coordinating, across company Generation, Engineering and Major Projects, 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, Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• 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 license and access to a car.
• 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

• Legal permission to work in the Republic of Ireland.
• Full, EU/EEA Driving License/Must be licensed to drive in Ireland (ROI) unaccompanied.
• Level 8 Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Level 9 Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Chartered status in a recognized professional engineering institution.

Base Location

The position will be based County Clare, Ireland. This is a full-time site-based role.

Please note that when the successful candidate is required to attend at 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 company’s suppliers but without any identifiable Logo.
• The PPE to be provided by company 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.