Senior Civil Engineer – Water & Drainage
An established engineering consultancy with over 220 employees across the UK and Ireland is hiring a Senior Civil Engineer in Dublin City Centre. Permanent, €60,000–€70,000 + bonus, with 3 days in the Dublin office and 2 days working from home, plus an early finish on Fridays. You’ll join a growing team working across water, drainage, infrastructure, active travel, public realm and urban regeneration.
About the Employer
Our client is an established engineering consultancy with a strong focus on sustainable infrastructure, active travel, public realm and urban regeneration. Sustainability is a major part of their approach and a key differentiator from more traditional consultancies. With over 220 employees across the UK and Ireland, the business combines the agility of a growing Irish operation with the stability and resources of an established international organisation. The Irish team is continuing to grow, creating strong opportunities for progression and responsibility.
The team works across a diverse portfolio of large-scale urban regeneration, public realm and active travel schemes, alongside wider infrastructure, roads, water and drainage projects. Their work includes major city-centre improvements focused on creating greener, safer and more accessible urban environments, with a strong emphasis on pedestrians and cyclists.
The Role
As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will take a key role in the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects, with a particular emphasis on water, drainage and surface water infrastructure.
You will:
- Lead the design and delivery of civil engineering projects from concept through to construction.
- Develop designs for surface water, drainage and associated civil infrastructure.
- Work across active travel, roads, public realm and urban regeneration schemes.
- Prepare technical reports, specifications, drawings and tender documentation.
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, local authorities and multidisciplinary teams.
- Support bids and tenders and contribute to securing new work.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Support projects through construction and site stages where required.
- Contribute to the continued growth and development of the Irish civil engineering team.
Requirements
Essential
- Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- 5+ years' relevant civil engineering experience within the Irish/UK market.
- Experience with Civil 3D, AutoCAD or similar design softwares.
- Strong experience in water, drainage and surface water design.
- Experience delivering civil infrastructure projects within a consultancy environment.
- Good knowledge of relevant Irish standards and design guidance (including DMURS, Uisce Éireann Codes, DMRB, SuDS etc.).
- Strong technical design, coordination and communication skills.
- Experience mentoring junior engineers.
Desirable
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards Chartership.
- Experience in active travel, roads, public realm or urban regeneration.
- Experience with sustainable drainage solutions.
- Experience working with local authorities or public-sector clients.
Terms & Benefits
- Salary: €60,000–€70,000 depending on experience plus bonus (TBD)
- Permanent, full-time.
- 3 days in the Dublin office and 2 days working from home.
- 36.5 hours Monday to Friday, with a shorter Friday and core hours of 10:30am–4:30pm.
- 26 days annual leave, including 3 days over the Christmas and New Year closure.
- 5% pension contribution through salary sacrifice.
- Private medical insurance.
- Life assurance.
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support, including mental wellness days.
- Paid professional memberships, study leave and Chartership preparation.
- Cycle to Work Scheme and season ticket loans.
- Regular team activities, lunches and company events.
- Strong opportunities for career progression as the Irish team continues to grow.
Right-to-work requirements – no sponsorship
Interview process – 2 rounds
- First interview arranged as Teams call
- Second interview will be held in person.
Apply via “Apply Now” or contact Shane Dunney on 01 474 4619 or sdunney@sigmar.ie.
