Lead Civil Engineer - Residential & Infrastructure Projects

Egis; Cork (PA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Top Employer 2025 certification

Global leader in green infrastructure

Job summary

Egis in Cork, Ireland, is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead delivery of residential and mixed-use development projects for public and private clients.

You will manage feasibility through construction support, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with authorities and design teams to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery.

This role offers growth within a global leader in green infrastructure and a culture focused on excellence and sustainable urban development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status with Engineers Ireland, ICE or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years' relevant experience in civil engineering design and project delivery.
• Strong experience within the Irish residential development sector.
• Proven experience managing relationships with private developers and public sector bodies.
• Understanding of Irish planning processes, including LRD applications.
• Strong project management and multidisciplinary design coordination experience.
• Excellent commercial awareness covering project fees, contracts and project delivery.
• Extensive experience in foul and surface water drainage design and watermain infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Uisce Éireann design and construction standards.
• Experience using Civil 3D.
• Full driving licence and availability to attend client offices and sites throughout the Cork region.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design and delivery of residential and mixed-use development projects.
• Manage projects through all phases including feasibility, planning, detailed design, tender and construction support.
• Act as Project Manager and Design Lead on multidisciplinary schemes.
• Coordinate and manage external stakeholders, clients, local authorities and design team partners.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Lead the design and review of foul water drainage, surface water drainage, stormwater management, watermain networks, and road infrastructure.
• Prepare and review technical reports, design calculations, specifications and construction documentation.
• Oversee the use of Civil 3D and other digital design tools.
• Ensure compliance with Irish standards, planning requirements and Uisce Éireann guidelines.
• Support Large-Scale Residential Development processes and liaise with developers, planning consultants and authorities.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians.
• Manage project resources, programmes, budgets and risks.
• Support fee proposals, contract negotiations and commercial management.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management initiatives.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Civil 3D

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Egis in Cork, Ireland, is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead delivery of residential and mixed-use development projects for public and private clients.

You will manage feasibility through construction support, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with authorities and design teams to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery.

This role offers growth within a global leader in green infrastructure and a culture focused on excellence and sustainable urban development.