Structural Engineer

DBFL Consulting Engineers Ltd.; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension matched

Annual leave 23 days

Diversity & inclusion

Professional subscription

Wellbeing support

Job summary

DBFL Consulting Engineers Ltd. is seeking a Structural Engineer to join its Cork team. The role involves working autonomously from design through site supervision, with a strong focus on compliance with Irish Building Regulations and Eurocodes.

You will engage with clients and collaborate across the design team. The successful candidate will have a Civil/Structural engineering degree, be chartered or near-chartered with 2–5 years' experience, and hold advanced AutoCAD skills.

Qualifications

• Autonomy and responsible handling of projects.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills for accurate calculations.
• Excellent project management and client-facing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary scheme design options for discussion and approval.
• Produce structural design calculations and drawings to Eurocodes and Irish Building Regulations.
• Review drawings from other design team members and external consultants.
• Conduct site inspections including checking steel reinforcement prior to pours.
• Resolve on-site issues with safe, economical and viable design solutions.
• Liaise with clients, design teams and contractors and support team development.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Autonomy

Project management

Irish Building Regulations

Client liaison

Education

Civil or Structural engineering degree

Chartered or near chartered (2–5 years’ experience)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

About The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our team at DBFL in the role of Structural Engineer.

About The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our team at DBFL in the role of Structural Engineer.

The successful candidate is expected to be autonomous and familiar with current codes of practice. They must demonstrate a level of responsibility taken on projects from details design through to supervision of work on site with a knowledge of building control regulations and procedures.

Key Roles And Responsibilities

• Preparing preliminary scheme design options for discussion and approval.
• Producing structural design calculations and drawings to Eurocodes and Irish Building Regulations.
• Reviewing drawings and designs from other members of the design team and external consultants.
• Site inspections involving inspecting steel reinforcement prior to concrete pour and general workmanship on site.
• Daily problem solving in order to produce safe, economical, and structurally viable design solutions.
• 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

• Minimum of 3rd level qualification in Civil or Structural engineering.
• Preferably chartered or near chartered with a minimum of 2-5 years’ experience.
• Advanced knowledge and experience using AutoCAD.
• Hands-on experience using several construction methods and materials.
• Great analytical and mathematical skills to conduct accurate calculations.
• Excellent project 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.

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.

Locations: Cork.

Salary: Negotiable (depending on experience)