Civil Design Engineer

Civil Design Engineers provide advice on the design, planning and management of the civils aspect of construction projects. Their work ranges from brief consultations with clients to the complete design and coordination of a project. Civil Engineers interpret client requirements into a workable design plan, work on formulation and concept planning, and oversee the submission of pre-tender documentation. Civil Engineers working on design may specialise in road design, infrastructure such as drainage and wastewater, or site services such as the installation of utilities and services for new developments. They also manage and supervise engineering projects for clients with frequent visits to site.

Civil Design Engineers tend to work for private civil or multidiscipline engineering consultancies. They have at a minimum a degree in Civil Engineering, and many hold postgraduate qualifications. Many have achieved or are actively working towards Chartered Engineer status. This job requires a high degree of communication and collaboration with external actors such as clients, architects, local authorities and those working on site.

Sligo

Sligo is the vibrant heart of the northwest region with a population of 19,452 in its town and 65,383 people in the greater County. It is the second largest urban centre in the West of Ireland. One of only five counties in the province of Connacht it provides its inhabitants with all the advantages of living in a bustling urban area along with the advantages and amenities that come with living on the Irish country coastline.

Dating back to the 1200’s Sligo is steeped in history and mythology, boasting over 5000 recorded archaeological sites. Known as the shopping capital of the North-West it is also the perfect destination for lovers of music, the arts and poetry. As WB Yeats spent many summers writing poetry in Sligo it has earned itself the nickname of-Yeats County.

With stunning mountains, picturesque scenery, rich heritage, great surfing and trails along the beautiful backdrop of Benbulben there is something for everyone to do in Sligo whatever the weather. The town hosts a number of festivals throughout the year including The Fleadh Ceoil and Sligo Jazz Project. Sligo is famous across the world for its unique style of traditional Irish Music and musicians. There is also a vibrant night life in the town with several nightclubs and late bars in the area.

Alongside its abundant amount of leisure facilities Sligo boasts state of the art business facilities, an airport, great schools and a Third Level Education Institute. Sligo’s service sector is its biggest employment sector in the town boasting numerous indigenous and foreign owned companies in the Life Sciences, environmental science (Clean Tech) engineering and automotive sectors. Sligo also has strong tradition in the areas of tool-making and precisions engineering. As it is served well by train, port and road links it exerts huge influence on its hinterland and can be very easily commuted to.

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