Senior Project Civil Engineer – Energy

Fehily Timoney and Company; Cork, Dublin, Carlow; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD days

Wellbeing program

Bike to work scheme

Gym membership (Dublin)

Job summary

Fehily Timoney and Company (FT) is recruiting a Senior Project Civil Engineer to join the Energy and Planning team in Cork, Dublin or Carlow. This role suits candidates with a minimum of 5 years of post-graduate experience and offers exposure to a broad range of project types with mentorship across disciplines.

The successful candidate will contribute to sustainable infrastructure projects, CAD documentation, client meetings and adherence to QA systems, while travelling to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• At least 5 years of post-graduate experience.
• Consultancy experience preferred.
• Energetic and proactive professional.
• Strong communication, organisational, and analytical skills.
• Experience liaising with external stakeholders, clients, subcontractors.
• Familiarity with Public Works Contracts is advantageous.
• Flexible and collaborative team player.
• Able to work independently and efficiently.
• Willingness to travel for site visits and client meetings.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Delivering projects on schedule, within budget, and to the agreed quality standards with the client.
• Planning and overseeing CAD documentation for design work, collaborating closely with Project Engineers and Engineering Technicians.
• Participating in meetings with clients and other professionals.
• Ensuring adherence to our Quality Assurance and Management Systems.
• Complying with all relevant health and safety regulations.
• Coordinating work effectively with other members of the project team.

Skills

Civil Eng degree

5+ years exp

Consultancy exp

Strong communication

Stakeholder liaison

Public Works Contracts

Team player

Independent work

Willing to travel

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Fehily Timoney and Company (FT)is one of Ireland’s largest Irish owned consultants with centres of excellence in Sustainable Infrastructure, Circular Economy & Environment and Energy & Planning. FT provides planning, environmental studies and preliminary planning design to our clients in the renewable energy sector and provides design and contract management services for the construction of infrastructure projects such as roads, bridgeworks, rail, solid waste facilities, renewable energy, drainage, water and wastewater treatment facilities, airports, tunnels and gas pipelines.

FT is recruiting a Senior Project Civil Engineer, with an interest in environmental and civil engineering, to join our Energy and Planning team in the Cork, Dublin or Carlow office. The role will suit candidates with a minimum of 5 years of experience. The successful candidate will join an established company and will have the opportunity to acquire a broad range of professional skills and experiences with support from mentors across several disciplines. This position offers exposure to a number of project types within the company, as FT has a broad spectrum of ongoing projects and can offer the successful candidate a clear path for career development.

FT's Responsibilities

What would my main responsibilities be in this role?

• Delivering projects on schedule, within budget, and to the agreed quality standards with the client
• Planning and overseeing CAD documentation for design work, collaborating closely with Project Engineers and Engineering Technicians
• Participating in meetings with clients and other professionals
• Ensuring adherence to our Quality Assurance and Management Systems
• Complying with all relevant health and safety regulations
• Coordinating work effectively with other members of the project team

Skills / Qualifications

Am I the right person for the role?

• Degree in Civil Engineering
• At least 5 years of post-graduate experience
• Consultancy experience preferred
• Energetic and proactive professional
• Strong communication, organisational, and analytical skills
• Experience liaising with external stakeholders, clients, subcontractors
• Familiarity with Public Works Contracts is advantageous
• Flexible and collaborative team player
• Able to work independently and efficiently
• Willingness to travel for site visits and client meetings
• Full driving licence required

Is FT the right fit for you?

Why Join FT?

Join our team and enjoy a premium benefits package that features:

• Continuous Professional Development

  We’re passionate about helping you grow, providing resources and training opportunities for ongoing professional development and to encourage your creative thinking. Team members have 5 CPD learning days per year. FT’s commitment to CPD is recognised through our CPD Accredited Employer standard.

• Employee Experience

  When you join FT, you’re becoming part of a vibrant community – not just a workplace – where continuous learning, personal growth and development are at the core of what we do. We are committed to offering clear careers paths, goal setting support and meaningful opportunities for achievement. Beyond professional development, we also provide a diverse and enriching experience, including chances to get involved in climate action and sustainability, fundraising and volunteering. We offer sports and social events throughout the year.

• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

  In FT, we don’t just talk about equality—we live it through our vibrant culture that celebrates diversity, promotes inclusion, and prioritises your wellbeing with dedicated programs. FT is proud of our commitment and is accredited for inclusive and diverse practices.

• Family Benefits

  We view employees as individuals with full and busy lives outside of the workplace. We aim to celebrate life’s joyful moments and provide support during challenging times. That’s why we offer leave for important personal milestones such as getting married, buying a house and flexible parental leave. We also provide compassionate leave and paid sick leave when needed. In recognition of special occasions, FT offers gifts to employees celebrating their nuptials and welcoming a new baby.

FT offer competitive compensation packages, full support for professional membership fees, and gifts each year to show our appreciation for all staff contributions. Complimentary parking is available at each of our offices.

We believe that true wellbeing encompasses both physical and mental health. To support this, we offer a variety of wellbeing benefits including a health and lifestyle contribution that can be used to meet your personal and family health needs – recognising that wellbeing looks different for everyone.
Employees in our Dublin office can enjoy complimentary gym membership, and all staff have access to flu vaccines and regular health screenings. We also offer a bike to work scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme, and support from our inhouse mental health first aid team.

• Work Life Balance

  At FT we understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential to a positive, productive and healthy work environment. That’s why FT offers a flexible range of benefits designed to support our employees’ wellbeing including early weekend starts with shorter Fridays, hot desking in our offices, hybrid working options, flexi start system, 22 to 27 days annual leave and 4 company days per year.

Aoife Hurd

“Since joining FT, I’ve felt genuinely welcomed and supported by the team. I’ve worked across diverse energy projects, from wind to solar, gaining both technical and project management experience while contributing to Ireland’s clean energy transition”

Tom Collins

“I’ve expanded my experience and gained valuable experience working on solar, wind, and energy projects. FT offers strong opportunities for growth, with ongoing support and guidance in a collaborative and inclusive working environment.”

“Working at FT as a Senior GIS Analyst has provided me with valuable experience across a diverse range of projects. The team is highly supportive and motivated, and there is a strong culture of recognition within the company.”

Pam Shiel

“Being part of FT’s multidisciplinary team has given me invaluable career experience and the opportunity to work on a wide range of interesting, diverse projects in a progressive and supportive work environment.”

John Cullen

“Since joining FT, I’ve felt genuinely welcomed and supported by the team. I’ve worked across diverse energy projects, from wind to solar, gaining both technical and project management experience while contributing to Ireland’s clean energy transition”