Senior Civil Engineer (Semi-State)

Sonas Recruitment Ltd; Munster; On-site; EUR 83,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonas Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for a major coastal power generation station in County Clare. This 18-month, full-time, site-based role (from November 2026) focuses on delivering civil and structural engineering from feasibility through construction, including a large marine jetty and upgrades.

A strong technical and commercial acumen is required, with on-site experience and a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience, including onsite construction experience.
• Strong technical capability in civil and structural engineering.
• Strong commercial and project management capability, including managing project critical technical risks.
• Full EU/EEA driving licence, access to a car and legal permission to work in Ireland.
• Up-to-date SafePass and manual handling training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil and structural engineering packages from feasibility through to construction on station infrastructure.
• Manage the programme of civil and structural inspections, including drainage, bunds, roofs, chimney, ash handling and jetty cathodic protection.
• Lead the rehabilitation and refurbishment of structural steelwork and the upgrade of corrosion protection systems in a harsh marine environment.
• Maintain the integrity of underground drainage systems and interceptors in line with EPA licence requirements.
• Implement contracting strategies and manage the procurement and execution of maintenance and construction contracts.
• Specify and manage sub-contractor and sub-consultant inputs for site investigation, design, consenting and construction.
• Troubleshoot as-found civil and structural issues and develop solutions that support production.
• Coordinate civil, structural and environmental activities across internal teams to deliver to scope, budget and programme.
• Lead on safety culture and quality procedures, and act as civil liaison for new infrastructure projects that interface with the station.

Skills

Civil engineering

Structural engineering

Project management

On-site construction

Stakeholder communication

Education

Level 8 Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Our client, a semi-state organisation, is seeking a SeniorCivil Engineer for an 18-month contract with a competitive day rate, based at a major coastal power generation station in Co. Clare. The role is full-time and site-based, Monday to Friday, with a planned start in November 2026. You will deliver civil and structural engineering from feasibility through to construction on maintenance and upgrade works, including a large marine jetty. There is also scope to support infrastructure work for a new green energy hub. The ideal candidate has strong technical and commercial ability and a record of delivering civil and structural packages on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver civil and structural engineering packages from feasibility through to construction on station infrastructure.
• Manage the programme of civil and structural inspections, including drainage, bunds, roofs, chimney, ash handling and jetty cathodic protection.
• Lead the rehabilitation and refurbishment of structural steelwork and the upgrade of corrosion protection systems in a harsh marine environment.
• Maintain the integrity of underground drainage systems and interceptors in line with EPA licence requirements.
• Implement contracting strategies and manage the procurement and execution of maintenance and construction contracts.
• Specify and manage sub-contractor and sub-consultant inputs for site investigation, design, consenting and construction.
• Troubleshoot as-found civil and structural issues and develop solutions that support production.
• Coordinate civil, structural and environmental activities across internal teams to deliver to scope, budget and programme.
• Lead on safety culture and quality procedures, and act as civil liaison for new infrastructure projects that interface with the station.

Requirements

• Level 8 Civil Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience, including onsite construction experience.
• Strong technical capability in civil and structural engineering.
• Strong commercial and project management capability, including managing project critical technical risks.
• Full EU/EEA driving licence, access to a car and legal permission to work in Ireland.
• Up-to-date SafePass and manual handling training.