Senior Civil Engineer

ERSG; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dublin is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for a 12-month contract to manage planning and development of high-voltage projects. The role involves civil engineering design, coordination with stakeholders and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate must have over 5 years of experience in civil engineering, excellent communication skills, and hold a Level 8 engineering degree.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' civil engineering or planning-stage design experience.
• Strong technical design background and excellent communication skills.
• Proven success delivering complex or large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce planning-stage civil engineering designs for HV substation projects.
• Coordinate specialist inputs (hydrology, ecology, geotechnical, etc.).
• Act as Lead Engineer-managing design inputs, stakeholders, fees, and schedules.

Skills

Civil engineering

Technical design

Communication

Project delivery

Education

Level 8 engineering degree

Job description

📢 Now Hiring: Senior Civil Engineer (12-Month Contract)

📍 Dublin | Hybrid (2 days onsite/week)

🗓 Start: January 2026

We're looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to support planning and early-stage development of major high-voltage infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys multidisciplinary coordination, technical problem-solving, and guiding projects from concept through planning approval.

🔧 Key Responsibilities:

• Produce planning-stage civil engineering designs for HV substation projects
• Coordinate specialist inputs (hydrology, ecology, geotechnical, etc.)
• Act as Lead Engineer-managing design inputs, stakeholders, fees, and schedules
• Oversee and specify sub-consultant and subcontractor work
• Engage with local authorities, landowners, and project partners
• Support continuous improvement through feedback and lessons learned
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team capability
• Champion a strong safety culture across all activities

🎓 Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years' civil engineering or planning-stage design experience
• Strong technical design background and excellent communication skills
• Proven success delivering complex or large-scale projectsCommercial awareness and strong report-writing ability
• Level 8 engineering degree required; chartership (or in progress) preferred
• Full driver's licence and ability to travel nationwide occasionally
• SafePass & manual-handling training required (can be completed before start)

📍 Location & Working Style:

Based in Dublin (hybrid model). Occasional nationwide travel (1-2 times/month).

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.