Senior Engineer – Preconstruction (Hybrid, Galway)

About the role

A well‑established main contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join its Galway City head office on a permanent, hybrid basis. The role focuses on pre‑construction activities, supporting the transition of projects from design to operational delivery and ensuring readiness before site mobilisation.

Key responsibilities

• Support the handover of projects from pre‑construction to operational delivery.
• Coordinate all project set‑up activities prior to site commencement.
• Review drawings, specifications, programmes and technical documentation for project readiness.
• Conduct buildability reviews and identify potential construction or coordination issues early.
• Collaborate with design, commercial, planning, procurement and operations teams.
• Help establish execution strategies, logistics planning and sequencing.
• Coordinate subcontractor and supplier information ahead of mobilisation.
• Assist in preparing construction methodologies and technical submissions.
• Ensure all documentation, approvals and information are in place before handover to site teams.
• Liaise with site management to guarantee a smooth project launch.
• Participate in internal project review meetings and planning workshops.
• Drive best practice and continuous improvement across delivery processes.

Required profile

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years post‑graduate experience as a senior engineer.
• Strong background delivering large‑scale building projects.
• Excellent understanding of construction methodology and sequencing.
• Experience working closely with site management and subcontractors.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery processes.

Required skills

• Construction methodology
• Project coordination
• Technical documentation review

What we offer

• Salary €75,000–€90,000 DOE
• Performance‑related bonus
• Company vehicle or travel allowance
• Pension and healthcare
• Hybrid working in Galway City
• Clear career progression to Senior Pre‑construction Manager level