Senior Engineer

Kenton Black Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to lead delivery on major construction projects across Ireland and the Nordics. You will provide technical leadership, coordinate design teams, and ensure safe, high-quality civil works from early design through to handover.

You will travel across Ireland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark with flexible project locations, collaborating with project managers, site teams and subcontractors to drive successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience as Civil/Senior Civil Engineer on major construction projects.
• Experience on large-scale civil or structural projects.
• Willingness to travel across Ireland and the Nordics.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior engineering leadership across the full project lifecycle.
• Coordinate civil works on large-scale construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved designs, programmes and quality standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Support with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project delivery

Team mentoring

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Job description

Location: Projects across Ireland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark

Sector: Data Centres / Mission Critical / High-Tech Construction

Employment Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join a leading engineering and construction business delivering major projects across Ireland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Civil Engineer to take a senior role within project delivery, working on large-scale and complex construction projects from early stages through to completion.

You will work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, subcontractors, consultants and client teams, providing technical leadership and ensuring civil works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

The role will involve travel across Ireland and the Nordics, so flexibility to work across different project locations is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior engineering support throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Manage and coordinate civil engineering works on large-scale construction projects.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Ensure civil works are delivered in accordance with approved designs, programmes and quality standards.
• Coordinate with design teams, consultants, subcontractors and other project disciplines.
• Manage and resolve technical issues on site, providing practical and cost-effective solutions.
• Carry out inspections and ensure works are progressing in line with project requirements.
• Monitor construction progress and provide technical input into project programmes.
• Assist with setting out, surveying and the technical coordination of civil works where required.
• Review subcontractor works, technical submissions, method statements and inspection documentation.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant health and safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Support the Project Manager with technical reporting, progress updates and project documentation.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and members of the site team.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and stakeholders to ensure effective communication and project delivery.
• Identify potential issues early and work collaboratively with the wider project team to resolve them.

The Ideal Candidate

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong experience working as a Civil Engineer or Senior Civil Engineer on major construction projects.
• Proven experience working on large-scale civil or structural construction projects.
• Experience within data centres, mission-critical, pharmaceutical, advanced manufacturing or other technically complex environments would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, engineering principles and site delivery.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, consultants and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving and technical decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to work independently while operating effectively within a wider project team.
• Full flexibility to travel and work across projects in Ireland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark.