Senior Engineer

Farrans (Construction) Limited; Galway; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Farrans (Construction) Limited is seeking a Civil Engineer in Galway, Ireland. You will lead site operations, ensuring quality and safety standards are met while managing project timelines and budgets.

Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Civil Engineering, with at least 5 years of experience in large civil engineering projects. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for coordinating with teams and stakeholders.

The position is full-time, focusing on delivering exceptional infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in large-scale civil engineering or water infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of Irish building regulations and health & safety requirements.
• Ability to manage engineering teams and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage site engineers and support the Site Agent in site operations.
• Responsible for quality control and understanding of specifications.
• Provide engineering support to resolve technical problems.

Skills

Civil Engineering knowledge

Project management

Team coordination

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

You will be primarily involved in the daily inspection of the quality of the work completed onsite. Alongside the site you will initiate continuous improvements to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget. This will ensure the customers expectations are met, whilst aligning the activities within the industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage site engineers and support the Site Agent and supervisors with the day to day running of the site
• Support the site agent to deliver exemplary health, safety, environmental and quality performance
• Responsible for quality control, understanding of specifications, and DWI requirements
• Provide engineering support to ensure technical problems are overcome and technical queries are answered
• Take a proactive approach to resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise
• Responsible for providing and maintaining setting out and dimensional control, to ensure accurate construction of the work

Qualifications

• Educated to degree standard in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years experience delivering large-scale civil engineering or water infrastructure projects
• Proven ability to plan works, manage engineering teams and coordinate with multiple stakeholders
• Strong understanding of Irish building regulations, Irish Water standards, legislation and Health & Safety requirements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Full, clean driving licence
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead, influence and collaborate at all levels
• High level of attention to detail with strong organisational and planning skills
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and mentor junior engineers

Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please let us know.

Job Info

• Job Identification 227
• Job Category Civil Engineering
• Posting Date 05/11/2026, 11:28 AM
• Locations North Point, Planantion, Monaghan, H18 CF58, IE
• Job Schedule Full time

Galway, Co. Galway, Ireland