Senior Structural Engineer

DBFL Consulting Engineers; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension matched up to 5%

23 days annual leave

Tax saver scheme

Job summary

DBFL Consulting Engineers in Cork seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead a design team on large-scale residential developments. You will drive delivery from design to handover, managing people, budgets, and client relationships.

The role requires an Honours degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Chartered status (or 8–10 years’ experience) and experience with Eurocode 2. Proficiency in Tekla Structural Designer and Tekla Tedds is essential.

Qualifications

• Honours degree (Level 8) in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Chartered status preferred with 8–10 years' experience.
• Proven structural design experience on large-scale residential and student accommodation projects; RC design to Eurocode 2.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations and Irish standards incl. Eurocodes.
• Hands-on experience with Tekla Structural Designer and Tekla Tedds.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of medium and large-scale residential projects nationally, with focus on Cork.
• Oversee design through handover; manage people, projects, and budgets; chair meetings; monitor site compliance.
• Review and approve structural calculations, drawings and specifications; ensure compliance with Building Control (Amendment) Regulations.
• Liaise with clients, design teams and contractors; support team growth and development.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Financial management

Client relationship management

Adaptability

Positive attitude

Education

Honours degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

Tekla Tedds

Job description

About the role:

DBFL is seeking an experienced structural engineer to join us as Senior Structural Engineer, leading a structural design team in our Cork office. The role focuses primarily on large-scale residential developments.

The successful candidate will lead the delivery of major structural projects, with responsibility for their technical, managerial and commercial aspects. They will report to a Technical Director, work closely with the Senior Management Team and provide leadership to their project teams.

Key responsibilities include:

Reporting to a Technical Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:-

• Team lead responsible for the delivery of medium and large scale residential development projects nationally and particularly in the Cork area.
• Overseeing project delivery from design through to handover, including people management, project management, project costing and budgeting, contract documentation, programming, chairing meetings and site monitoring for compliance.
• Reviewing and approving the structural calculations, drawings and specifications produced by the team, and overseeing the structural works relating to compliance with Building Control (Amendment) Regulations requirements.
• Liaising with clients, design team and contractors and supporting the growth and the development of the Team.
• Perform other duties as required.

Desired qualifications and requirements:

• Honours degree (Level 8) or higher in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Preferably Chartered with minimum of 8-10 years' experience.
• Proven structural design experience on buildings, particularly large-scale residential and student accommodation developments, including reinforced concrete design to Eurocode 2 (IS EN 1992) of podium slabs, transfer structures, basements and foundations.
• Extensive experience of the Irish construction industry, including working knowledge of the Building Regulations Technical Guidance Documents, the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations and the Irish National Annexes to the Eurocodes.
• Advanced knowledge and experience using structural design software Tekla Structural Designer and Tekla Tedds.
• Hands-on experience of a range of construction methods and materials, including in-situ and precast concrete, structural steel, masonry and timber frame.
• Proven experience leading, mentoring and developing a team of structural engineers.
• Strong financial management and client relationship management skills.
• Strong work ethic and dedicated to tasks with a positive attitude.
• Flexible approach and the ability to adapt to a new and evolving environment.
• Current driving licence is desirable.

What we offer:

• Significant investment in your career development.
• Competitive market salary.
• Pension matched up to 5% of salary.
• Generous annual leave allowance (basic allowance 23 days).
• Additional service recognition leave.
• Hybrid working.
• Tax saver scheme & bike to work scheme.
• Annual professional institution subscription paid.
• Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employee Assistance Scheme.
• A working culture that is diverse, inclusive and looks after your wellness at work.
• Company social committee which organises many social events throughout the year.
• Continuous technical learning paths through a wide range of activities, knowledge sharing platforms, seminars and workshops, lunch and learn presentations and other events that can support your career growth.

CPD Accreditation

We are a certified CPD Accredited Employer with Engineers Ireland (EI), recognising that the company can only grow and develop through its people. Our employees are our major asset and as an EI CPD Accredited Employer we are fully committed to raising and maintaining employee competency levels in order to develop a workforce that is encouraged to create and innovate.

Equal Opportunities

At DBFL, we are proud to be a Gold Accredited Investors in Diversity award recipient, reflecting our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and excellence, and we actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique talents. Our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion is not just a policy, but a core value. DBFL is a forward-thinking engineering consultancy and an equal opportunities employer.

Availability: ASAP

Location: Cork

Salary: Negotiable (depending on experience)