Senior/Principal Civil Engineer — Renewables Leadership

Waterjobsuk; Cork, Dublin, Carlow; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterjobsuk is seeking a Senior/Principal Civil Engineer with a focus on renewables to join its Sustainable Infrastructure team in Ireland. The role offers leadership across wind, solar and BESS projects in a growing practice.

Cork, Carlow or Dublin are potential locations, with travel to site visits expected. The successful candidate will drive design and delivery, mentor engineers, and coordinate with clients and sub-consultants to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status.
• Minimum 8 years' post-graduate experience for Senior or 12 years for Principal.
• Experience delivering renewable energy infrastructure in Ireland or the UK.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, to the required quality standards and within budget.
• Supervise, mentor and support the development of senior and junior engineers.
• Prepare civil engineering designs, technical reports and tender documentation for renewable energy projects.
• Plan and manage design activities in collaboration with engineering discipline leads and technicians.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance systems, management procedures and relevant health and safety legislation.
• Coordinate project activities with colleagues across the Sustainable Infrastructure team.
• Liaise with clients, external stakeholders and sub-consultants throughout project delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Waterjobsuk is seeking a Senior/Principal Civil Engineer with a focus on renewables to join its Sustainable Infrastructure team in Ireland. The role offers leadership across wind, solar and BESS projects in a growing practice.

Cork, Carlow or Dublin are potential locations, with travel to site visits expected. The successful candidate will drive design and delivery, mentor engineers, and coordinate with clients and sub-consultants to ensure high-quality outcomes.