Senior Structural Engineer

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Every second Friday off / nine-dayfort

Pension scheme

Chartership support

Professional development

Training & education support

Health checks & vaccinations

Health insurance subsidy

Gym membership subsidy

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for our client in Dublin. The role is hybrid, with three days in the office and two days working from home, involving international site visits and development opportunities.

The successful candidate will manage engineers, perform complex structural design for data centres and infrastructure, and work with architects and multidisciplinary teams to deliver on time and to high standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' structural engineering experience.
• Experience delivering projects in Ireland or the UK.
• Strong background in structural calculations, analysis and design.
• Experience managing or coordinating engineers and technicians.
• Knowledge of concrete, steel, precast and foundation design.
• Willing to work from Dublin three days per week or relocate.
• Unrestricted travel within the Schengen area.

Responsibilities

• Carry out structural calculations, analysis and detailed design.
• Manage and coordinate a team of structural engineers and technicians.
• Deliver projects within programmes, budgets and quality standards.
• Use SCIA, CADS and Revit for modelling.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Attend client meetings and present technical updates.
• Monitor project progress and report to senior management.
• Undertake site visits across Europe to monitor construction progress.

Skills

5+ years experience in structural eng

Ireland/UK project delivery

team management / coordination

concrete, steel, precast design

communication and project management

willing to relocate to Dublin

Schengen travel rights

Education

MSc in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

SCIA Engineer

CADS

Tekla Structural Designer

Robot

RFEM

Revit

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy specialising in mission-critical data centre and energy infrastructure, with over 400 employees across 21 countries and a strong presence throughout Europe and EMEA. The business is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join its growing Dublin team, working on major international projects. The role offers a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, alongside occasional travel across the Schengen area. Benefits include every second Friday off, flexible working hours, opportunities to work abroad, pension, and strong professional development and Chartership support.

About The Role

Our client is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join its growing Dublin team. This is a full-time, hybrid position involving three days per week in the office.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for structural calculations, analysis and design across complex building and infrastructure projects, including data centres. The role will also involve managing a team of engineers and technicians, coordinating with architects and multidisciplinary design teams, and maintaining strong relationships with clients throughout project delivery.

There will also be opportunities to undertake international site visits across Europe, providing exposure to major projects and further opportunities for professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out structural calculations, analysis and detailed engineering design.

• Manage and coordinate a team of structural engineers and technicians.

• Deliver projects within agreed programmes, budgets and quality standards.

• Use structural design and analysis software, including SCIA and CADS, alongside Revit for modelling.

• Coordinate with architects, contractors and wider multidisciplinary design teams.

• Attend client meetings and present technical updates and project deliverables.

• Monitor project progress and report to senior management.

• Undertake site visits across Europe to monitor construction progress and quality.

Essential Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Structural Engineering, with a good understanding of Civil Engineering.

• Experience delivering projects in Ireland or the UK, with knowledge of relevant local standards and practices.

• Strong background in structural calculations, analysis and design.

• Experience managing or coordinating engineers and technicians.

• Good knowledge of concrete, steel, precast and foundation design.

• Strong communication, problem-solving and project management skills.

• Ability to work from the Dublin office three days per week, or willingness to relocate.

• Unrestricted travel rights within the Schengen area.

Technical Skills

• Experience with structural analysis and design software such as SCIA Engineer and CADS, or equivalent packages including Tekla Structural Designer, Robot or RFEM.

• Working knowledge of Revit for structural modelling.

• Familiarity with Eurocodes and relevant European National Annexes.

• Experience with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft 365.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working on data centre projects, although experience across complex buildings or infrastructure will also be considered.

• Chartered Engineer status, or an interest in working towards Chartership, with support provided.

• Knowledge of seismic design, including EN 1998.

• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit or Navisworks.

• Exposure to Dynamo, Grasshopper, Python scripting or Revit/SCIA API development.

What Our Client Can Offer

This is an opportunity to join a growing multidisciplinary consultancy working on complex, mission-critical infrastructure projects across Ireland and internationally. The business places a strong emphasis on technical development, collaboration and creating an environment where engineers can progress professionally.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• Flexible working hours.

• Flexible Fridays and a nine-day fortnight, with every second Friday off.

• 20 days annual leave, increasing to 25 days.

• Pension scheme.

• Support towards Chartership and professional accreditation.

• Regular technical training, mentoring and further education support.

• Payment of professional subscription fees.

• Healthcare check-ups and annual flu vaccinations.

• Subsidised health insurance and gym/fitness membership allowances.

• TaxSaver travel and Cycle to Work schemes.

• Employee referral scheme.

• Subsidised social committee and company events.

• Reimbursement of business travel expenses.

• Paid statutory leave.

Why Join?

• Work on complex data centre, energy and infrastructure projects across international markets.

• Join an experienced engineering team with strong technical leadership.

• Take on responsibility for managing engineers and delivering projects.

• Benefit from clear professional development and progression opportunities.

• Work within a collaborative, technology-driven consultancy with a strong focus on sustainability.

• Develop your career within a growing business with opportunities to contribute to its continued expansion.