Project Engineer (Civil) – Building & Infrastructure

TOBIN CONSULTING ENGINEERS; Galway; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Project (Civil) Engineer in Galway. The role requires a Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and Chartered Membership of Engineers Ireland, along with experience in managing civil projects across various sectors. Key responsibilities include liaising with clients, preparing designs, and coordinating project delivery. Interested candidates can apply by sending their CV to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 8 Honours Degree qualification in Civil/Structural Engineering is required.
• Achieved Chartered Membership of Engineers Ireland.
• 4-10 years’ experience in civil projects.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with Clients to ensure delivery of reports and designs.
• Reviewing documents prepared by Graduate, Design, and Project Engineers.
• Preparing and reviewing designs and reports using computer packages.
• Designing foul sewer and watermain networks according to Irish Water Codes.
• Coordinating the technical delivery on projects.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Interpersonal communication skills

Competent in statutory applications

Conducting condition surveys

Skills in drainage design

Understanding of public procurement

Knowledge of construction contracts

Education

Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Chartered Membership of Engineers Ireland

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

TOBIN, a large multi-disciplinary consultancy practice operating in Ireland since 1952, is currently looking to recruit an ambitious and self-driven Project (Civil) Engineer to join our busy and growing team in our Dublin or Limerick Office.

The position of Project (Civil) Engineer within TOBIN requires a minimum Level 8 Honours Degree qualification in Civil/Structural Engineering and have achieved Chartered Membership of Engineers Ireland. In general, the title may apply to staff that have between 4 and 10 years’ experience depending on the knowledge and skills gained over the course of their career to date.

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience delivering civil projects across a diverse range of sectors, including residential, healthcare, education, and sports infrastructure.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• As a member of a team within a TOBIN department, undertake duties including liaising and meeting with Clients to ensure delivery of reports, designs, and associated outputs.
• Review documents and designs prepared by Graduate, Design, and other Project Engineers.
• Preparation and review of preliminary designs and reports using computer packages and subsequent preparation of detailed design drawings and specifications.
• Complete designs and drawings for site development work.
• Complete surface water drainage designs for developments in accordance with SuDS.
• Designing of foul sewer and watermain networks for developments in accordance with the Irish Water Codes of Practice.
• Liaison with Irish Water through the pre-connection enquiry, connection application, and diversions processes.
• Coordinate the technical delivery on projects including liaison with relevant project staff to ensure timely delivery of design deliverables.
• Property inspections and preparation of detailed engineering reports.
• Preparing Designers Assessments of Risk for all designs.
• Preparing preliminary inspection plans and undertaking BCAR inspections.
• Procurement of Site Investigation and Building and Civil Engineering Contracts.
• Assisting Project Managers in the preparation of tender documents and tender assessments.
• Administration of construction contracts to ensure design requirements, project schedules, and project budget are achieved.
• Liaison with local authority in scoping the feasibility of new projects.
• Take instruction from their Line Manager and relevant Project Manager and senior members of the project teams.

The Skills Required of a Project (Civil) Engineer:

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal communication skills.
• Competent in procedures associated with statutory applications such as planning permission and fire safety certificates.
• Have experience in conducting condition surveys and building regulations compliance surveys of properties.
• Have worked on commercial and residential developments from inception through to handover.
• Skilled knowledge of the Building Regulations and Technical Guidance Documents.
• Proficient understanding of drainage design principles including Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems and the Irish Water Codes of Practice.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Project.
• Skilled knowledge of public procurement procedures and thresholds.
• Skilled knowledge of construction contracts such as the PWMF Forms of Contract and RIAI Forms of Contract.

How to Apply

If you feel that this opportunity is something you may be interested in, please forward your CV to [e-mail].