Civil Engineer

Enexa Partners; Newbridge; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Enexa Partners seeks a Project Engineer – Civil Engineering to support a major 44 km+ greenway and related infrastructure projects in Ireland. The role covers development through operation, with hybrid working (three days from home, two days in office) in Newbridge, Co. Kildare.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in large-scale civil delivery, plus a degree in Engineering or related field and strong governance/reporting skills. PMO and cross‑functional collaboration experience are prized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Project Management.
• Minimum 3 years in large-scale civil engineering/infrastructure delivery.
• Project Management Certification (PMP) desirable; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Project Managers with planning, coordinating, and monitoring across all phases.
• Support contracts, purchase orders, procurement documents and financial reporting.
• Track planning consents, permits and regulatory approvals for construction and operation.
• Maintain communications with internal teams, suppliers and external stakeholders; prepare PMO reports.
• Support risk management and operational handover documentation.
• Maintain project records and dashboards for PMO governance.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Budget tracking

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Technical appraisal

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Engineering, Business, or Project Management

Master’s degree (advantageous)

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Project Engineer – Civil Engineering (44+km Greenway / Drainage / Culverts / Walking and Cycling - Pathways / Road routes)

Location: Newbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland (Hybrid working model with blended working from home for three days and two days in the office)

Duration: Two-Year Fixed Term Contract

Reporting to: Project Manager

In partnership with our client is a large Irish Semi‑State Organisation, headquartered in Newbridge, Co. Kildare, has evolved into a modern Climate‑Action Enterprise. They now focuses on Renewable Energy Development, rehabilitation, waste and resource recovery, and Large‑Scale Environmental Restoration projects. Their mission centres on supporting Ireland’s transition to a Climate‑Neutral Economy by 2050 through Clean‑Energy Solutions, Biodiversity Regeneration, and Sustainable Land Management.

They are hiring a Project Engineer. The Project Engineer within the PMO supports the delivery of Civil Engineering / Infrastructure and Public Good projects across all phases, from Development through to Operation.

They are also currently delivering one of Ireland’s Largest Public‑Good Infrastructure Programmes: a multi‑county network of 44 km+ Greenways and Recreational Trails across former peatlands. These projects are funded through the EU Just Transition Fund and are designed to repurpose industrial bog infrastructure into Public Amenities / Areas, biodiversity corridors, and tourism assets. They will be converting old Rail, Roads, Drainage / Culverts, and headlands into Walking / Cycling routes. These are part of a strategic Midlands Trail Network spanning Offaly, Westmeath, Longford, Laois, Tipperary, Roscommon, and Kildare.

The successful candidate will assist with Project Planning, Scheduling, Budget Tracking, Governance, Procurement Activities, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement and project reporting, ensuring projects are delivered in line with agreed timelines and standards.

Working under the guidance of Project Managers and the PMO, the role ensures project activities progress according to schedule, budget, and governance standards, contributing to the company’s low-carbon and renewable energy goals.

The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include the following:

• Assist Senior Project Managers in planning, coordinating, and monitoring project activities across all phases. Maintain Project Schedules, Action Logs, and milestone tracking within the PMO framework. Scope, Planand Co-ordinate activities on assigned work packages to successfully deliver required outputs. Ensure tasks assigned to functional teams are progressing as planned.
• Support the preparation, review, and administration of Contracts, Purchase Orders, and Procurement Documents. Help track project budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting under the oversight of Senior Project Managers. Contribute to maintaining accurate project documentation and financial records.
• Support the team in tracking planning consents, permits, and regulatory approvals required for construction and operation. Ensure documentation is maintained to demonstrate compliance with regulatory and environmental requirements.
• Assist in maintaining effective communication with Internal Teams, Advisors, Suppliers, and external stakeholders. Help prepare reports, presentations, and updates for PMO, Senior Project Managers, and Program Managers. Participate in project meetings and follow up on assigned actions.
• Support risk identification, monitoring, and reporting under the guidance of Senior Project Managers. Assist in preparing operational handover documentation to support readiness for project commissioning.
• Maintain accurate project records and dashboards to support PMO reporting. Contribute to project governance by following PMO methodologies and processes. Capture lessons learned and share observations to improve project delivery practices.
• Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure delivery of own, and the wider team's objectives.

What they're looking for: The ideal candidate will possess the following qualification, skills, knowledge, and attributes:

• A third-level degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management or a related discipline (Master’s degree advantageous).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in large scale civil engineering / infrastructure project delivery. Post graduate qualification in Project Management desirable.
• Competency across a broad range project management skills must be demonstrated.
• Excellent Technical Appraisal, Report Writing and Communications skills essential.
• Professional Project Management Certification (e.g. PMP or equivalent) is also desirable.
• Proficient in MS Office and MS Project.