PE Global is recruiting for a Civil Engineer on behalf of our public sector client. This is an initial 12-month contract role which can be based in either Cork or Dublin.
Hybrid role - Onsite 2-days per week.
Position Description
Join a dedicated team who are involved in the delivery of civil engineering services from feasibility through construction stage across a wide range of electricity infrastructure projects supporting strategic objectives of decarbonising electricity, building resilient infrastructure and empowering clients. The portfolio of work will include new build projects, remedial works to existing assets and the development of new Renewable energy projects in Ireland and abroad. The portfolio will encompass buildings, power stations, electrical infrastructure, and large macro-infrastructure such as dams. The team specialises in:
• provision of civil, drainage and hydrological technical engineering services in the delivery of project works packages.
• Designing surface water drainage systems for developments in urban and rural settings including the appropriate use of sustainable drainage systems (SUDS).
• Carrying out Flood Risk Assessment and hydrological studies (e.g. Section 50 Applications).
Key Responsibilities
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety and quality in all aspects of your role.
• Provide civil, drainage and water engineering technical services and design capability from concept to detailed design to procurement and the delivery of engineering works.
• Manage and coordinate all relevant civil, drainage and water engineering and associated disciplines' activities required to successfully deliver projects to approved scope, budget and programme including the management of civil works contracts.
• Ability to carry out site inspections, arrange surveys, analyse information gathered, and to produce effective drainage designs.
• Coordination with other disciplines, working in a proactive way to deliver high quality projects to the client's satisfaction.
• Ensuring all planning permission and licensing conditions are complied with and liaison with all relevant statutory authorities and other stakeholders.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
• Minimum 7 years relevant experience.
• Developed a strong technical capability, in civil, drainage and water engineering design and competence to deliver civil/structural, drainage and water engineering packages.
• Experience in the use of specialist software in hydrological, hydraulic or drainage modelling.
• Demonstrated a strong capability in assessing, communicating and managing project critical technical risks.
• Demonstrated a record of successfully managing significant projects or aspects of significant projects.
• Demonstrated a strong capability in report writing.
• A 'can do' attitude in all dealings with internal and external stakeholders
Desirable
• A strong commercial and project management capability.
• Experience of the management of surface and/or groundwater contamination will be an advantage.
• A strong ability to identify project work requirements and to initiate necessary work with limited oversight.
• Experience in performing PSDP/PD role on projects.
Qualifications
Essential
• Full driving licence and access to a car.
• Level 8 Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
• Level 9 Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Chartered status in a recognised professional engineering institution.
Base Location
Cork or Dublin
Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.
Please click the link below to apply, call Paul Wheatley on or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to
***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***