Senior Structural Engineer - Data Centre

Sigmar Recruitment

Dublin

Hybrid

EUR 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

5 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Fridays

Nine-day fortnight

Annual leave 20–25 days

Chartership support

Technical training

Subscription fees

Health check-ups

Health insurance subsidy

Cycle to Work

Social events

Travel expenses reimbursement

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join a Dublin team, working on data centre and infrastructure projects. The role is full-time and hybrid, with three days in the office and two days remotely, plus opportunities for international site visits across Europe.

The candidate will lead a small team, perform structural calculations and designs, and liaise with architects and clients. A Master's degree and 5+ years' experience are required, with Chartered status encouraged

Qualifications

Master's degree or equivalent in Civil/Structural Engineering.
Minimum 5 years' experience in Structural Engineering.
Experience delivering projects in Ireland or the UK.
Chartered Engineer status, or interest in Chartership, with support provided.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team management

Structural analysis

Project management

Client coordination

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

SCIA Engineer

CADS

Tekla Structural Designer

Robot

RFEM

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

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.
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.
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: