Civil Engineer – Marine and Coastal

MWP; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MWP is seeking a Senior RE Marine and Coastal Engineer to work at Dublin Port. The role is ideal for a candidate with 10+ years of experience and postgraduate work.

A competitive remuneration package is offered alongside opportunities to tackle challenging projects within a close-knit team. The position focuses on overseeing on-site construction, supervising marine infrastructure works, and ensuring compliance with design intent, permits, and regulations.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge and strong technical ability in civil engineering, especially heavy marine civil works.
• Experience managing projects with client and contractor interaction.
• Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site construction, manage contractor performance, and ensure compliance with marine civil standards.
• Supervise site-based marine construction activities including port infrastructure, jetties, quay walls, piling and coastal defences.
• Provide supervision and contract administration of marine and coastal projects in the field.
• Ensure civil and marine construction aligns with design intent, Employer Requirements and regulatory permits.
• Monitor construction progress and methods for safety, legal and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Marine civil engineering

Project management

Leadership & teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors level 8 Civil Engineering

Job description

MWP are looking for a Senior RE Marine and Coastal Engineer to work at Dublin Port.We are an established multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy with offices in Cork, Limerick, Tralee, Galway and London.This role will suit a candidate with 10 years plus, postgraduate experience, who will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package, and the opportunity to work on challenging and varied projects, within a close-knit team of engaging individuals.

Role:

• The overseeing of on-site construction, manage contractor performance, and ensure compliance with marine civil engineering standards.
• Overseeing site based marine construction activities including port infrastructure, jetties, quay walls, pilling and coastal defences.
• The Supervision and Contract Administration of Marine and Costal projects in the field.
• Ensuring that all civil and marine construction is in accordance design intent, Employer Requirements, Contractual documentation/Specifications and Regulatory Permits (Planning Permissions, EIAR, Foreshore Licences, Dredging Licences etc).
• Monitoring construction progress and methodologies to ensure that they comply with relevant safety, legal, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• Excellent knowledge and strong technical ability in all aspects of civil engineering works, particularly heavy marine civil engineering and project management.
• Level 8 degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in the field of marine civil engineering, piling, deep excavations, marine outfalls, marine civil structures, or similar works is essential.
• Working knowledge of BS 6349, Eurocodes and related marine guidance documentation.
• Attention to detail and ability to comply with Quality Assurance Management Systems.
• Experience of client and contractor interaction and engagement.
• Proactive, a good communicator with the ability to lead a team, and work well with others in a multi-disciplinary project team.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Has a willingness, and ability, to contribute to business development and the growth of the business.
• Full Clean Driving Licence
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities to work in a friendly environment on a diverse range of challenging and rewarding projects.