Senior Engineer

Build-Search; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Build-Search in Dublin is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead on-site civil/structural projects from planning through delivery. You will coordinate design work, review drawings, and ensure compliance with Irish standards, while mentoring junior engineers and supporting risk and progress reporting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, client liaison, and driving safety, quality, and efficiency improvements on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering; chartered status is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Irish construction regulations, standards and health and safety requirements.
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior engineers and contributing to project planning, scheduling and risk management.
• Strong technical engineering skills in civil or structural disciplines with experience on medium to large projects.
• Proficiency interpreting drawings, specifications and technical documents; use of engineering software tools.
• Excellent communication and teamwork across multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design and technical activities, review drawings and specifications.
• Set out and manage site engineering tasks, including quality control and safety compliance.
• Supervise subcontractors and support project managers with progress reporting and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to strategic decisions for project success.

Skills

Civil/Structural

Drawings interpretation

Site management

Stakeholder comms

Mentoring

Degree in Civil/Structural

Irish regs

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Build-Search is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy that connects experienced professionals with leading contractors, developers, and consultancies. The company focuses on high-quality placements across Ireland and Australia, supporting organizations through every stage of the project lifecycle. Their expertise spans pre-construction, commercial, and site-based management roles, as well as senior leadership positions. Build-Search is committed to understanding both client and candidate needs to create long-term, mutually beneficial career opportunities. This focus on tailored recruitment makes it a strong partner for professionals seeking impactful roles in the construction sector.

Role Description

The Senior Engineer will work on-site in Dublin in a full-time capacity, overseeing key phases of construction projects from planning through delivery. Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating design and technical activities, reviewing drawings and specifications, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations. The role involves managing site engineering tasks, setting out, supervising subcontractors, and supporting project managers with progress reporting and risk mitigation. The Senior Engineer will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and contribute to continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency. This individual will also mentor junior engineers and support strategic decisions that drive project success.

Qualifications

• Strong technical engineering skills in civil or structural disciplines, with proven experience on medium to large construction projects.
• Proficiency in interpreting drawings, specifications, and technical documents, and using relevant engineering and construction software tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage site activities, including setting out, quality control, safety compliance, and coordination of subcontractors.
• Effective communication, stakeholder management, and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior engineers and contributing to project planning, scheduling, and risk management.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field; chartered or working toward chartership is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Irish construction regulations, standards, and health and safety requirements; previous experience in the Irish market is highly beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to driving project quality and timely delivery.