Civil & Structural Engineer

Elite Talent Hub; Connacht; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Work-from-abroad policy

CPD funding and professional dev.

Mentoring and leadership development

Job summary

Elite Talent Hub represents an established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy seeking a Senior Civil & Structural Engineer to lead its Galway-based team. You will drive civil/structural design on medium to large building projects, manage 4–7 engineers, and own projects from feasibility to handover in a hybrid/remote setup.

The role offers significant autonomy, client-facing responsibilities, and a clear path to senior leadership, with flexible working initially in-office 1–2 days per week

Qualifications

• Level 8 degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in a consultancy.
• At least 5 years delivering projects in Ireland.
• Strong structural design expertise on medium to large-scale buildings.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and multidisciplinary delivery.
• Excellent knowledge of Eurocodes and Irish standards.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness with budgets, proposals or BD advantageous.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and BIM coordination.
• Able to travel to sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural design and delivery of medium to large-scale building projects.
• Manage and mentor teams of approximately 4–7 engineers and technicians.
• Take ownership of projects from feasibility and concept design through detailed design, construction and handover.
• Oversee project programmes, resources, technical quality and delivery deadlines.
• Manage client relationships and act as the primary technical point of contact.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Review structural designs, calculations and technical documentation to ensure compliance with Irish and European standards.
• Support business development, work winning, fee proposals and commercial management.
• Contribute to the growth of the regional team and wider civil and structural engineering division.
• Drive improvements in design processes, project efficiency and technical standards.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Project management

Communication

BIM coordination

AutoCAD

Revit

Team mentoring

Irish standards knowledge

Education

Level 8 degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

Our client, an established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy, is seeking an experienced Senior Civil & Structural Engineer to join and help lead its growing Galway based team. This is a senior, client-facing position offering significant autonomy, responsibility for managing engineering teams and projects, and a clear pathway towards senior leadership within the business.

The successful candidate will work on residential, healthcare and education projects, primarily across the West of Ireland, with responsibility for technical delivery, client relationships and the continued development of the team.

Flexible Working: Initially 1–2 days per week in the Galway office during the settling-in period, with greater remote working flexibility available thereafter.

Location: Galway / West of Ireland
Working Arrangement: Hybrid / Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the civil and structural design and delivery of medium to large-scale building projects.
• Manage and mentor teams of approximately 4–7 engineers and technicians.
• Take ownership of projects from feasibility and concept design through detailed design, construction and handover.
• Oversee project programmes, resources, technical quality and delivery deadlines.
• Manage client relationships and act as the primary technical point of contact.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Review structural designs, calculations and technical documentation to ensure compliance with Irish and European standards.
• Support business development, work winning, fee proposals and commercial management.
• Contribute to the growth of the regional team and wider civil and structural engineering division.
• Drive improvements in design processes, project efficiency and technical standards.

Experience & Qualifications

• Level 8 degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' engineering experience within a consultancy environment.
• At least 5 years' experience delivering engineering projects in Ireland.
• Strong structural design expertise, particularly on medium to large-scale building projects.
• Proven experience managing engineering teams and leading multidisciplinary design delivery.
• Excellent knowledge of Eurocodes, Irish construction standards and structural engineering principles.
• Strong client-facing, project management and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness, with experience in project budgets, fee proposals or business development advantageous.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and BIM-based design coordination.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and travel to sites when required.

Benefits & Career Development

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Matched pension contributions.
• Hybrid working, with increased remote flexibility following the initial settling-in period.
• Work-from-abroad policy.
• CPD funding and professional development support.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of residential, healthcare and education projects.
• Opportunity to progress into senior leadership, with increasing responsibility for commercial performance, business development and strategic growth.
• Support from an established multidisciplinary consultancy and an integrated regional engineering team.