Senior Engineer

Global Professional Consultants; Leinster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Performance bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants is seeking a Senior Engineer - Civil Engineering to lead the delivery of major public realm and civic infrastructure projects in North Dublin/Meath. The role reports to the Contracts Manager/Director and requires strong site-based experience, with responsibility for managing engineering activities, site teams, subcontractors, programme and project delivery.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary site teams, manage programmes using Asta Powerproject, and ensure

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering (Level 8 QQI or international equivalent)
• 8+ years post-graduate experience in civil engineering
• 3+ years in a project management or senior site management role
• Proven track record delivering civil/infrastructure projects on time and within budget
• Strong knowledge of Irish construction contracts (GCCC, NEC3/4, RIAI)
• Proficiency with Asta Powerproject or equivalent
• Experience managing multidisciplinary site teams and subcontractors
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Full clean driving licence
• Legal right to work in Ireland

Responsibilities

• Manage and support daily site operations across civil engineering works
• Coordinate multidisciplinary site teams, subcontractors and suppliers
• Monitor project progress, programme, quality, and resources
• Support Contracts Manager/Director to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Manage construction programmes using Asta Powerproject
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and stakeholders
• Support management of construction contracts and project documentation
• Resolve technical, construction, programme and contractual issues
• Ensure works meet design specifications, quality standards and H&S requirements
• Maintain accurate project records and provide progress updates

Skills

Project management

Senior site management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Level 8)

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Contract management software

Job description

Senior Engineer - Civil Engineering (Infrastructure Projects)

A Senior Engineer is required for a leading civil engineering contractor delivering a major public realm and civic infrastructure project in North Dublin/Meath. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a growing organisation and take a senior role in the successful delivery of high-quality civil engineering works across a busy project environment.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager / Contracts Director, the successful candidate will have strong project and site-based experience within civil engineering or construction and will be confident managing engineering activities, site teams, subcontractors, programme, and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support the delivery of daily site operations across civil engineering works
• Coordinate multidisciplinary site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Monitor project progress, programme, quality, and resources
• Support the Contracts Manager / Director in ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Manage and monitor construction programmes using Asta Powerproject or equivalent
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders
• Support the management of construction contracts and project documentation
• Assist with resolving technical, construction, programme, and contractual issues
• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with design specifications, quality standards, and H&S requirements
• Maintain accurate project records and provide regular progress updates to senior management

Requirements:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline at Level 8 (QQI) or internationally recognised equivalent
• Minimum 8 years' post-graduate experience in civil engineering, with at least 3 years in a project management or senior site management role
• Proven track record of delivering civil engineering or infrastructure projects on time and within budget
• Strong working knowledge of Irish construction contracts, including GCCC, NEC3/4, RIAI, or equivalent
• Proficiency in Asta Powerproject or equivalent programme management software
• Experience managing multidisciplinary site teams and subcontractors
• Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Full clean driving licence
• Legal right to work in the Republic of Ireland

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary €70,000 - €80,000, depending on experience
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Performance-related bonus
• Excellent overall benefits package