Kate O'Herlihy
Civil Engineer – Power & Renewables
I am recruiting a Civil Engineer to join a Tier 1 M&E Contractor in Ireland. Based in Dublin, this role offers exposure to a wide range of civil engineering disciplines from tender through construction and post-completion. Join a growing multidisciplinary engineering team delivering high profile Civil Engineering works across the full project lifecycle in the Power & Renewables sector.
If you are a Civil Engineer who is looking for your next career move, send your CV to Kate O’Herlihy or call 086 825 5161 for a confidential discussion.
Responsibilities
- Lead civil engineering support from tender to post-construction for P&R projects.
- Review ITT documentation and prepare preliminary civil designs including earthworks, drainage, access roads, structures, and construction compounds.
- Conduct civil engineering risk assessments and define Civil Design Scope of Works.
- Liaise with contractors, consultants, and internal teams (estimating, electrical engineering) to ensure designs align with site requirements.
- Support program and resource scheduling, site visits, and coordination between civil and electrical teams.
- Review external designs, ensure optimisation, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with specifications and client requirements.
- Provide ongoing support during construction, manage scope changes, risks, and quality, and undertake site audits.
- Review as-built drawings and H&S file information post-construction.
Requirements
- Degree-level qualification (HND or higher) in Civil Engineering or similar.
- Minimum 2 years post-graduate civil engineering experience.
- Flexible working with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week.
- Willingness and ability to undertake site visits across the UK & Ireland.
- Strong team collaboration and communication skills.
Salary
- Salary of €50,000 – €60,000 DOE.
- Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging projects.
- Supportive and safety focused working environment.
- Career growth and professional development opportunities.
If you are a Civil Engineer who is looking for your next career move, send your CV to Kate O’Herlihy or call 086 825 5161 for a confidential discussion. All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence. We also have many other roles available within the Engineering and Construction sector across Ireland and Europe.