Job Description:
Tower Plant & Civil Engineering Ltd. is a growing civil engineering and plant contractor delivering infrastructure and local authority projects across Ireland. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Pre-Construction Engineer to support our tendering and pre-construction activities and help ensure projects are fully prepared prior to commencement on site.
This role will work closely with senior management, commercial teams, and site operations and is ideal for an engineer looking to develop strong experience in tendering, planning, and early-stage project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Tendering
* Prepare high-quality
tender submissions
in line with client and contract requirements
* Develop
construction methodologies
, work sequencing, and logistics proposals
* Produce
tender programmes
aligned with proposed methodologies and project constraints
* Produce
quality submissions
, including technical narratives and supporting documentation
* Assist in identifying risks, constraints, and value-engineering opportunities at tender stage
* Liaise with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to gather tender input
Pre-Construction
* Coordinate and manage the
submission of contractual documentation
post-award
* Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents to identify risks and requirements
* Prepare and submit
Health & Safety documentation
, including Construction Stage Plans and project-specific H&S files
* Prepare and submit
Traffic Management (TM) plans
and liaise with relevant approving authorities
* Organise early-stage project documentation, permits, and approvals
* Create
contract orders
and assist with early commercial setup
* Develop
initial resource-loaded programmes
for project commencement
* Support structured handover to site and operations teams prior to construction
Requirements
* 3–7 years' experience in civil engineering preferably
* Experience in tendering, estimating, or pre-construction within an Irish contractor is preferable but not essential
* Deep understanding of civil engineering works, including roads, drainage, utilities, and groundworks
* Experience with construction programming and planning tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera, Asta – advantageous)
* Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills
* Ability to work on multiple tenders and projects concurrently
* Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
What We Offer
* Competitive salary, depending on experience
* Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (role and experience dependent)
* Pension and benefits package
* Opportunity to progress into a
Senior Pre-Construction or Commercial role
* Exposure to a wide range of civil engineering and local authority projects
* Supportive, professional, and growing company environment
How to Apply
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