Senior Civil Engineer

PE Global; Ireland; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is recruiting a Senior Civil Engineer for a public sector client on a 12-month contract basis in Ireland, with roles on two Dublin-area solar construction sites.

You will act as Site Manager / Site Resident Civil Engineer, overseeing day-to-day on-site activities, ensuring safety, quality, and contract adherence across enabling works, main construction, and commissioning phases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in civil engineering with site management for energy infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC contracts and the administration of contracts in this form.
• Led successful stakeholder engagements with internal and external relevant parties and authorities.
• Strong delivery and solution focused in a commercially driven environment.
• Strong capability in assessing, communicating, and managing project critical risks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work on one’s own initiative while also collaborating strongly within a team.
• Full driver’s license and access to a car.
• Acted in the position of Site Manager in previous energy infrastructure projects.
• Experience undertaking the role of PSCS on construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and supervise all on-site activities of contractors for solar renewables projects under multi-contract model during enabling works, main construction and commissioning activities.
• Administer the Contracts for main contractors on site, including discharging of delegated responsibilities by the Engineer.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental regulations are followed with emphasis on solar site construction challenges.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the project team on site.
• Monitor project progress and prepare regular reports for the project team and senior management.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders for seamless execution.
• Undertake Quality Assurance reviews, audits, and checks of civil works on site.
• Resolve issues or conflicts on-site with project team collaboration.
• Maintain accurate records of site activities, including daily logs, inspections, and incident reports.
• Support the assessment and resolution of Contractor’s claims and commercial risks

Skills

Site management

FIDIC contracts

Stakeholder engagement

Contract administration

Risk management

Problem solving

Driver's license

PSCS experience

Energy infrastructure

Energy construction

Education

Level 8 Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent

Chartered status

Job description

PE Global is recruiting for a Senior Civil Engineer on behalf of our public sector client. This is an initial 12-month contract role which can be based in Dublin.

We are seeking highly motivated and experienced Civil Engineers that will fulfill the role of the Site Manager / Site Resident Civil Engineer for the delivery of onshore renewable solar projects in Ireland. The successful candidates will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and management of our solar construction sites in Ireland. This role requires ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality, safety, environmental compliance, and commercial and contract adherence. The roles will be based in Ireland, on two separate project sites, with one position on each site.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and supervise all on-site activities of our contractors, specifically for solar renewables projects being delivered under multi-contract model during enabling works, main construction and commissioning activities.
• Administer the Contracts for main contractors on site, including discharging of delegated responsibilities by the Engineer.
• Ensure strong compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, with a strong emphasis on the specific challenges of solar site construction.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the project team, on site for the specified project.
• Monitor project progress and prepare regular reports for the project team and senior management.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
• Undertake Quality Assurance reviews, audits, and checks of the civil works on the site throughout the construction period.
• Resolve any issues or conflicts that arise on-site promptly and effectively in collaboration with other project team members.
• Maintain accurate records of site activities, including daily logs, inspections, and incident reports.
• Support the assessment and resolution of Contractor’s claims and commercial risks

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in civil engineering with experience of construction site management for energy infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC Contracts and the administration of Contracts in this form.
• Led successful stakeholder engagements with internal and external relevant parties and authorities.
• Strong delivery and solution focused in a commercially driven environment.
• Strong capability in assessing, communicating, and managing project critical risks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work on one’s own initiative while also collaborating strongly within a team.
• Full driver’s license and access to a car
• Acted in the position of Site Manager in previous energy infrastructure projects.
• Experience undertaking the role of PSCS on construction projects.

Qualifications

• Level 8 Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent. Desirable
• Chartered status of a recognised professional institution.

Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland