Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
To work with the best.
Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering
Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Your New Role

Kirby Group Engineering are experiencing a period of significant growth and so our multidisciplinary engineering design and construction team is having to expand. We are recruiting for an additional Civil Engineer to join our existing Civil Engineering team. This Civil Engineer will be required to support, manage and coordinate on a range of Civil Engineering works from tender through project delivery and post-construction. This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil Engineer to gain exposure to the Power & Renewables industry, across the whole project life cycle and range of Civil Engineering disciplines.
The successful candidate will join an experienced existing Civil Engineering team under the line management and guidance of more senior colleagues to support and enhance the existing capability.

The Civil Engineering team work alongside the Pre-Construction / Estimating function and the Operations / Project delivery function to ensure that Civil Engineering requirements are captured and managed through all project phases. This involves interfaces with internal stakeholders such as Electrical Engineering, Estimators, Project Managers, Construction Managers; and external stakeholders such as Client representatives (Project Managers, Engineers etc.), external design consultants and civil and structural subcontractors.

Kirby Group Engineering work and partner with renowned industry-leading Clients, Contractors and Consultants. We are highly regarded in the industry and so you will contribute to this reputation of engineering and construction excellence.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Degree-level qualification (HND or higher) in Civil Engineering or similar degree
Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience
Kirby Group Engineering offer flexible-working but a minimum commitment of 3 days in the office per week is preferred
Willingness and ability to undertake site visits across Ireland

What You'll Get in Return

Highly competitive salary and benefits package negotiable on experience
Exposure to a large range of Civil Engineering disciplines across the whole-project lifecycle, providing experience and career development beyond that generally available elsewhere
Highly supportive career development atmosphere
Join a highly regarded business in the thriving Power & Renewables Sector with a significant pipeline of work
Work on projects for World-Renowned Household Name Clients in the Energy and Technology Sectors

Roles & Responsibilities

You will support the Civil Engineering team with the following activities:

Tender Stage:

Review ITT (Invitation to Tender) documentation with respect to Civil Engineering
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.
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
Assess Civil Design requirements and prepare Civil Design Scope of Works and engagement with Civil Designers
Liaison with Civil Engineering Contractors to discuss project requirements and ensure they take cognisance of the site-specific environs and requirements
Work closely with the Civil Engineering Estimators to ensure they take cognisance of the site-specific environs and requirements within their pricing
Work alongside the internal electrical engineering team to ensure the electrical design takes cognisance of civil engineering requirements
Support the development of the programme and resource schedules with respect to Civil Works
Attend tender-stage visits with to better understand the scope of works

Pre-Construction / Design Phase:

Support the handover of the project between Estimating and Operations to ensure the effective transfer of knowledge
Coordination with Civil Engineering Consultants
Review external Civil Designs against the relevant Specifications, Works Information and Client Requirements and raise any comments with the design team
Attend Civil Design progress meetings and other meetings and workshops as required
Liaise with the Civil Designer and Contractor to ensure site readiness for construction phase
Support Project Team with the co-ordination between the electrical and civil designers
Ensure the Civil Engineering Design is optimised and recognises value for money
Support the Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers with the preparation of sub-contractor packages
Ensure that the Clients management systems are complied with as set out in the contract documentation

Construction Phase:

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.
Support Temporary Works Coordinator with civil works design reviews
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

Project Completion / Post-Construction Phase:

Review As-built record drawings to ensure civil works has been recorded appropriately
Review H&S File information provided by the Civil Designer/Contractor

For more information on this Civil Engineer or other Project Engineer opportunities based in Ireland the UK or Europe contact Kirby Group Talent Acquisitions Team confidentially on +353 (0)1 454 0411 or apply in confidence.

For more information on this role, or other Construction / Engineering opportunities across Ireland, the UK, Europe, or South Africa please review our careers page (Vacancies - Kirby Group Careers) or contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Kirby Group in confidence on +353 (0)1 454 0411.

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

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