Senior Engineering Lead – Major Residential Projects
Location:
Ireland
Type:
Permanent | Full-Time
Are you an Engineering Leader ready to shape the future of large-scale residential developments?
A major Irish developer is expanding its Engineering function and is searching for a
strategic, forward-thinking Senior Engineer
to play a pivotal role across design, safety, quality, temporary works, and project delivery.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-visibility position with massive influence on how projects are conceived, designed, built, and delivered.
What You'll Lead & Own
Temporary Works & Safety Leadership
Drive the Temporary Works Strategy across pre-construction and live sites.
Act as the key authority for Temporary Works oversight, coordination, design briefs, and safety engineering.
Develop innovative engineering solutions that shape project outcomes from day one.
Technical Excellence & Design Influence
Partner with Design, H&S, and Technical teams to guide both temporary and permanent works.
Lead crane and lifting planning for high-density sites.
Manage relationships with structural consultants and influence upcoming project concepts.
Quality, Compliance & Digital Innovation
Conduct engineering audits aligned with ISO ****.
Support onsite quality improvements, toolbox talks, and subcontractor engagement.
Champion the adoption of digital engineering and emerging technologies.
Mentor engineering talent across the business.
Support graduate engineers and help shape early-career pathways.
Influence engineering resourcing, culture, and high-performance behaviours across project teams.
Project Delivery & Strategic Input
Hold single-point engineering responsibility from pre-construction through handover.
Shape project value-engineering, financial appraisals, and risk strategies.
Collaborate with Planning, Design, Commercial, and Construction teams to achieve best-in-class delivery.
Oversee supply chain performance and drive continuous improvement.
What You Bring
Degree/Master's in a relevant engineering discipline (Structural preferred).
Chartered or Fellow membership of a recognised professional body.
Strong leadership experience within engineering, ideally at strategic level.
Proven ability in structural calculations, design checks, and engineering governance.
Experience across consultancy, contractor, or design-led environments.
A passion for innovation, quality, safety, and building exceptional places for people to live.
What's on Offer
Pension with matching contributions
Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
A culture driven by innovation, wellbeing & growth
Ready to Take the Lead?
If you're an ambitious engineering professional who wants to make a lasting impact on Ireland's future communities, this is an opportunity where your expertise will truly shape the skyline.
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