Senior Civil Engineer

Elsdon Group; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company in Ireland is recruiting a Senior Civil Engineer to take ownership of civil projects and drive technical excellence across a diverse portfolio in Ireland. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, buildable solutions.

You'll oversee feasibility through construction, working on drainage, highways and infrastructure, with a flexible hybrid working model and opportunities for technical development and career progression.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Civil Engineer, ideally Chartered or working towards Chartership.
• Strong experience in civil engineering design, particularly drainage and infrastructure.
• Experience with drainage networks, SuDS, water distribution, flood risk, highways, pavements and earthworks.
• Proficiency with MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage, AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Good communication skills and experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering civil engineering designs across all project stages.
• Providing technical expertise across drainage, highways, SuDS, flood risk and infrastructure design.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers within the team.
• Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, practical and buildable solutions.
• Carrying out site inspections, preparing technical reports and managing project risks.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Drainage

Infrastructure design

SuDS

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

We're working with a leading global engineering consultancy that's continuing to grow its civil engineering team across Ireland and is looking to bring on an experienced Senior Civil Engineer.

This is a great opportunity for an engineer looking to take ownership of projects, develop their technical expertise and play a key role in supporting and mentoring junior engineers, all while working on a varied portfolio of projects across Ireland.

The Role

You'll be involved in delivering civil engineering projects from initial feasibility and planning through to detailed design and construction, working across a range of sectors and with clients including developers, housebuilders, local authorities and major organisations.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading and delivering civil engineering designs across all project stages.
• Providing technical expertise across drainage, highways, SuDS, flood risk and infrastructure design.
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers within the team.
• Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, practical and buildable solutions.
• Carrying out site inspections, preparing technical reports and managing project risks.

What They're Looking For

• Degree-qualified Civil Engineer, ideally Chartered or working towards Chartership.
• Strong experience in civil engineering design, particularly drainage and infrastructure.
• Experience with drainage networks, SuDS, water distribution, flood risk, highways, pavements and earthworks.
• Proficiency with MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage, AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Good communication skills and experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

What's on Offer?

• A varied portfolio of projects across Ireland and the UK.
• Clear opportunities for career progression and technical development.
• Flexible hybrid working.
• Access to extensive training, technical networks and professional development.
• The opportunity to take on greater responsibility and help develop the next generation of engineers.

If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership of projects, develop your career and work alongside a strong technical team, this could be a great next step.