Senior Civil Engineer - Infrastructure & Construction

About the role

Egis is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join its growing Infrastructure team in Cork. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of residential and mixed-use development projects across Ireland, working with private developers, local authorities, statutory bodies and multidisciplinary design teams, taking ownership from planning and design through to construction support.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design and delivery of residential and mixed-use projects, managing them through feasibility, planning, detailed design, tender and construction support.
• Act as Project Manager and Design Lead on multidisciplinary schemes and coordinate external stakeholders, clients, local authorities and design partners.
• Lead the design and review of foul water drainage, surface water drainage, stormwater management, watermain networks and road and development infrastructure.
• Prepare and review technical reports, design calculations, specifications and construction documentation, and oversee the use of Civil 3D and other digital design tools.
• Ensure compliance with Irish standards, planning requirements and Uisce Éireann guidelines.
• Manage projects through large-scale residential development planning processes, liaising with developers, planning consultants, local authorities and Uisce Éireann.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians, and manage project resources, programmes, budgets and risks.
• Support fee proposals, contract negotiations and commercial management, and contribute to business development and client relationship management.

Required profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with Engineers Ireland, ICE or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in civil engineering design and project delivery, with strong experience in the Irish residential development sector.
• Proven experience managing relationships with private developers and public sector bodies, and understanding of Irish planning processes including LRD applications.
• Extensive experience in foul and surface water drainage design and watermain infrastructure, and strong knowledge of Uisce Éireann standards.
• Full driving licence and availability to attend client offices and sites throughout the Cork region.

Required skills

• Experience using Civil 3D.
• Strong project management, commercial awareness and stakeholder management.
• Leadership, mentoring, communication and presentation skills.

What we offer

• A growth role in a fast-growing business with clear career progression.
• Top Employers 2025 recognition.
• Competitive reward package.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Professional development, chartership support and global mobility.