Civil Project Engineer

STRIVE Search; Limerick; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and bonus

Early finish on Fridays

Laptop and phone

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

STRIVE Search is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to join a water treatment project in Limerick, Ireland. You will support delivery of civil works, ensuring safety, programme and budget compliance, drawing on at least 3 years of experience in water infrastructure.

You'll work with Project Manager and teams to coordinate site operations, maintain quality records, and mentor junior staff while contributing to continuous improvement on site health, safety and environmental practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Civil Engineer or Project Engineer role; water sector experience advantageous.
• Experience with GPS, total stations, CAD and field surveying methods.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of civil engineering works on water and wastewater projects.
• Coordinate with Project Manager and team to meet programme, budget and quality targets.
• Assist day-to-day site operations and cover for the Project Manager when required.
• Ensure compliance with HSQE standards and maintain project records and reports.
• Review drawings and documentation; resolve design-related issues.
• Assist procurement activities and liaise with consultants and subcontractors.
• Contribute to safety files and handover documentation; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Project coordination

Mentoring junior staff

Strong communication

Health & safety awareness

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

GPS

Total stations

3D scanning equipment

CAD software

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

• Location: Water Treatment Plant, Limerick

Background

A leading civil engineering and water infrastructure contractor is seeking to appoint a Civil Project Engineer to join their team on a water treatment project.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of civil engineering works, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with programme, budget and quality requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil Engineer with a minimum of 3 years' experience to develop their career within the water and wastewater sector, working alongside experienced engineering and project management teams.

What's on Offer

• Company vehicle and bonus
• Monday to Friday working week with an early finish on Fridays
• Company laptop and phone
• Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Support the successful delivery of civil engineering works on water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and wider project team to ensure works are delivered in accordance with programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Assist with the day-to-day management of site operations and provide cover for the Project Manager when required.
• Ensure all works comply with health, safety, environmental and sustainability standards, policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with the company's HSQE management systems and relevant statutory requirements.
• Review engineering specifications, design drawings and technical documentation, identifying and resolving design-related issues.
• Carry out setting out and surveying activities using GPS, total stations and 3D scanning equipment.
• Prepare and maintain accurate as-built records, technical reports, quality documentation and project progress reports.
• Ensure construction materials, workmanship and completed works comply with approved drawings and project specifications.
• Assist with procurement activities, including the ordering of materials and appointment of subcontractors using procurement software.
• Liaise with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, commercial teams and site personnel to coordinate project delivery.
• Participate in weekly site planning meetings to ensure the efficient and safe coordination of upcoming works.
• Monitor project programmes and budgets, identifying potential delays, cost overruns and delivery risks.
• Maintain effective communication with client representatives, stakeholders and members of the public throughout project delivery.
• Contribute to the preparation of safety files, operation and maintenance manuals and project handover documentation.
• Support the development and mentoring of junior engineering staff while actively participating in continuous professional development.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a Civil Engineer or Project Engineer position.
• Previous experience in the water and wastewater sector would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering construction methods, site operations and project delivery.
• Experience using GPS, total stations and CAD software for setting out and engineering activities.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and construction documentation.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel.
• Good understanding of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements on construction projects.