Civil Engineers (Senior / Principal)

Vickerstock; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous professional development

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Dublin is seeking a Senior / Principal Civil Engineer to lead the design and delivery of infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and Chartered Engineer status, with significant experience in managing client relationships and overseeing multidisciplinary teams. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with Engineers Ireland or equivalent needed.
• Experience with bridge, highway, heavy civil projects essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of civil engineering projects.
• Establish and grow office’s technical capabilities.
• Engage with clients and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects

Managing client relationships

Team leadership

Strong technical knowledge

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (CEng)

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview

Civil Engineer (Senior / Principal) | Dublin An award-winning civil and structural engineering consultancy is seeking Civil Engineers at all levels from Senior to Management to join its growing Dublin office. This expansion is part of the company’s ongoing growth strategy across Ireland and the UK, following success on a diverse range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. With a reputation for technical excellence, collaborative culture, and staff development, the company is widely regarded as an employer of choice, offering a modern, flexible, and people-focused working environment.

Your new role as a Civil Engineer (Senior / Principal)

As part of a new and growing team in Dublin, you will take a leading role in the design and delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. You will work closely with senior leadership to help establish and grow the office’s technical capabilities, while also contributing to high-profile projects across the company’s wider portfolio. Depending on your level, your role may include team leadership, project management, client engagement, and mentoring of junior engineers – making this an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the Dublin operation from the ground up.

What you will need to succeed as a Civil Engineer (Senior / Principal)

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with Engineers Ireland or an equivalent institution
• Significant experience in the design and delivery of bridge, highway, or heavy civil infrastructure projects
• Strong technical knowledge, ideally with Eurocodes and experience in public sector or D&B environments
• Confidence in managing client relationships and multidisciplinary project teams

Desirable

• Familiarity with design tools such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Revit, or structural analysis software
• Interest in digital design, innovation, or sustainable infrastructure solutions

What’s in it for you?

If successful, you will benefit from:

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• The opportunity to shape and grow a new office within a well-established and respected consultancy
• Involvement in a range of infrastructure, bridge or heavy civil projects across Ireland and the UK
• A supportive, inclusive company culture with real opportunities for leadership and progression
• Flexible working arrangements and a strong commitment to work-life balance
• Continuous professional development and support for further accreditation or learning

Confidential discussion

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