Description

As a Construction Engineer – Utilities you will work on the new West Apron Vehicle Underpass project at Dublin Airport, playing a central role in delivering essential utility infrastructure. The position sits within a dynamic team and reports to the Site Agent – Utilities, collaborating with subcontractors and stakeholders to ensure safe, accurate installation of underground and above‑ground services.

The role involves planning, coordinating and delivering utility works in line with design specifications, statutory regulations and airport operational standards. You will manage on‑site activities, resolve technical issues, and ensure the works are completed on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

• Deliver and manage installation of utilities (drainage, water, foul sewer, surface water, ducting, electrical, communications, fuel/specialist services)
• Set out utility alignments, levels, and interfaces according to drawings and specifications
• Ensure works comply with contract documentation, approvals and technical standards
• Provide day‑to‑day engineering support to site crews and subcontractors
• Coordinate utility works with structures, pavements, M&E and airport stakeholders
• Manage interfaces with existing live services, including protection, temporary diversions and commissioning
• Liaise with designers, utility authorities and client representatives to resolve technical issues
• Support planning and sequencing of works to minimise disruption to airport operations
• Implement and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for utility installations
• Ensure materials and workmanship meet project and statutory requirements
• Manage inspections, pressure testing, CCTV surveys and commissioning activities
• Maintain accurate as‑built records, red‑line drawings and test documentation
• Adhere strictly to HSEQ procedures and airport‑specific safety and permit systems
• Review and implement method statements and risk assessments for utility works
• Promote safe systems of work, including excavation safety and service avoidance
• Participate in safety briefings, toolbox talks and audits
• Assist the Site Agent in managing programme and short‑term planning
• Track progress, identify risks and support recovery planning and mitigation measures
• Coordinate with suppliers and plant operations to meet programme targets
• Maintain daily site diaries, progress records and technical documentation
• Raise, track and close RFIs, permits and utility approvals
• Provide regular progress and technical updates to the Site Agent – Utilities
• Support handover documentation and project close‑out

Requirements

We are looking for professionals who are strong communicators, adaptable, and act with integrity. If you share these values and can demonstrate the required skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.

• Lighthouse Club membership
• Legal right to work in the Republic of Ireland
• Willingness to complete a 5‑year background screening
• Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Experience as a Construction or Site Engineer working on utilities
• Knowledge of drainage systems, ducting, service diversions and coordination
• Experience on large infrastructure or civil engineering projects
• Strong understanding of utility installation and construction sequencing
• Ability to interpret and implement complex utility drawings and specifications
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong coordination and communication skills
• Problem‑solving ability in constrained and live environments
• Proactive safety awareness, particularly around buried services
• Experience working in live airports or high‑security operational environments
• Familiarity with Irish standards, specifications and utility authority requirements
• Safe Pass and relevant utility‑specific training (e.g., CAT & Genny, confined spaces)
• Working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng / MIEI) status

Benefits

• 34 days’ annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance – 4x annual salary
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care vouchers (eye tests, glasses, safety eyewear)
• Annual health checks with Randox Health, half‑yearly check‑ins
• Enhanced annual leave
• Company‑funded language lessons (Spanish/English)
• Company‑funded training, certifications, memberships
• Discount shopping vouchers
• Opportunity for additional professional development

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance