Civil Engineer | Power & Renewables | Ireland

Overview

Support civil engineering projects from tender to post‑construction in power & renewables

Key Responsibilities

• preliminary design
• design review
• risk assessment
• cost estimating
• site audits
• coordination

Tasks

-Prepare Preliminary Civil Engineering designs to support pricing including conceptual earthworks designs, conceptual drainage layouts, conceptual access road designs, conceptual structural designs, conceptual construction compound layouts etc. -Work alongside the internal electrical engineering team to ensure the electrical design takes cognisance of civil engineering requirements -Review As-built record drawings to ensure civil works has been recorded appropriately -Support the Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers with the preparation of sub-contractor packages -Review H&S File information provided by the Civil Designer/Contractor -To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects. -Review ITT (Invitation to Tender) documentation with respect to Civil Engineering -Liaise with the Civil Designer and Contractor to ensure site readiness for construction phase -Undertake Civil Engineering risk assessments for items such as ground risk, flooding, existing services, environmental etc. to establish risk profile and risk-pot allowances that may be required -Work closely with the Civil Engineering Estimators to ensure they take cognisance of the site-specific environs and requirements within their pricing -Review external Civil Designs against the relevant Specifications, Works Information and Client Requirements and raise any comments with the design team -Work on projects for World-Renowned Household Name Clients in the Energy and Technology Sectors -Ensure the Civil Engineering Design is optimised and recognises value for money -Coordination with Civil Engineering Consultants -Support Project Team with the co-ordination between the electrical and civil designers -Liaison with Civil Engineering Contractors to discuss project requirements and ensure they take cognisance of the site-specific environs and requirements -Attend tender-stage visits with to better understand the scope of works -Assess Civil Design requirements and prepare Civil Design Scope of Works and engagement with Civil Designers -Support the handover of the project between Estimating and Operations to ensure the effective transfer of knowledge -Ensure that the Clients management systems are complied with as set out in the contract documentation -To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards. -Support the development of the programme and resource schedules with respect to Civil Works -Provide ongoing Civil Engineering support and oversight during the construction works -Support the Project Team in any changes to the civil works scope, including assessing risks, capturing changes in cost/time, reduction in quality, etc. -Attend Civil Design progress meetings and other meetings and workshops as required -Undertake site visits and audits at key hold points to ensure the works are being built in accordance with the agreed design and to the relevant standards -Support Temporary Works Coordinator with civil works design reviews

Requirements

• 2 years
• degree
• hnd
• civil engineering
• site visits
• uk/ireland

What You Bring

-Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience -Degree-level qualification (HND or higher) in Civil Engineering or similar degree -Willingness and ability to undertake site visits across the UK & Ireland -Exposure to a large range of Civil Engineering disciplines across the whole-project lifecycle, providing experience and career development beyond that generally available elsewhere

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Benefits

-Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years -Highly competitive salary and benefits package negotiable on experience -To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability. -Kirby Group Engineering offer flexible-working but a minimum commitment of 2 days in the office per week is preferred -Highly supportive career development atmosphere -Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering

-Handles complex mechanical and electrical projects, including specialist HV/MV design, off‑site manufacturing, digital fabrication and turnkey installations. -Key projects include hyperscale data‑centres, life‑sciences facilities, industrial plants and renewable energy substations across multiple European countries. -Emphasizes innovation, deploying digital construction, modular off‑site manufacturing and 3D coordination to speed delivery and reduce risk. -Typical clients include global tech firms, pharmaceutical companies and energy utilities, delivering mission‑critical infrastructure. -A family‑owned legacy transitioned through leadership—from founder era to CEO Henry McCann—while maintaining a hands‑on, people‑driven culture. -Unusually, it combines high‑volume data‑centre rollouts with bespoke life‑science and power projects, showcasing both scale and specialist agility.

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