Civil Infrastructure Lead Engineer – Development Projects

AECOM; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Career development opportunities

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Technical practice networks

Job summary

AECOM’s Development Infrastructure team is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead technical delivery of civil engineering projects across Ireland. The role requires an experienced engineer who enjoys problem‑solving, mentoring, and seeing projects through from early design to construction.

You will lead the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects, act as a technical lead for junior engineers, and collaborate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Civil Engineer; Chartered or working towards Chartered status.
• Demonstrable experience delivering development infrastructure projects in Ireland or the U.K.
• Proficient with MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects from feasibility and planning through to construction.
• Act as a technical lead on projects, providing guidance and support to junior engineers.
• Work directly with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, buildable solutions.
• Take ownership of technical quality, programme, and coordination on assigned projects.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

AECOM’s Development Infrastructure team is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead technical delivery of civil engineering projects across Ireland. The role requires an experienced engineer who enjoys problem‑solving, mentoring, and seeing projects through from early design to construction.

You will lead the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects, act as a technical lead for junior engineers, and collaborate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver