Graduate Civil Engineer

We are seeking a motivated Graduate Civil Engineer to join our growing civil engineering team based in Dublin City Centre. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or engineer with up to 2 years' experience to develop their career across a wide range of building and infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of civil engineering designs and prepare technical reports for planning and design stages, working closely with experienced Chartered Engineers. The role offers structured mentoring, excellent project exposure, and a clear pathway for professional development towards Chartered Engineer status.

About Us

CS Consulting is a leading civil, structural and traffic engineering consultancy delivering practical, buildable solutions across Ireland and internationally. We work on technically diverse building and infrastructure projects, from concept through to construction, with a strong focus on quality, collaboration and practical engineering.

We are a hands-on consultancy where graduates work directly with experienced engineers and directors, gaining responsibility from an early stage while receiving the support needed to develop both technically and professionally.

Upcoming Projects

Our projects include site development and infrastructure works including:

Residential developments for the Land Development Agency (LDA) and Development Partners
Private residential developments nationwide
Historic building refurbishments for the OPW and other public and private sector clients
Commercial office and hotel developments
Office and hotel refurbishments and fit-outs
Industrial and data centre developments

Projects typically involve roads, drainage, water services, utilities, flood risk assessments and transportation infrastructure from feasibility through planning, detailed design and construction.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of engineering reports to support planning applications, including Engineering Services Reports, Infrastructure Assessments and Flood Risk Assessments.
Prepare technical reports, calculations and supporting documentation for clients and statutory authorities.
Assist in developing responses to planning conditions and technical queries.
Support the design of drainage, watermain and foul water infrastructure under the supervision of senior engineers.
Assist in the design of roads, SuDS and site infrastructure.
Produce drawings using AutoCAD and assist with Civil 3D models where applicable.
Liaise with architects, planners, environmental consultants and other members of the design team.
Attend design team meetings and develop an understanding of project delivery through all project stages.
Support senior engineers in delivering projects on time and to a high technical standard.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors Degree (Level 8 or higher) in Civil Engineering.
Recent graduate or up to 2 years' relevant experience in civil engineering.
Strong technical writing and report preparation skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Good analytical and problem-solving ability.
Experience with AutoCAD is desirable.
Familiarity with Civil 3D, InfoDrainage or similar software would be an advantage but is not essential.
Full driving licence is desirable but not essential.

Key Attributes

Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality technical reports.
Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
Organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Enthusiastic, proactive and keen to learn.
Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ambition to progress towards Chartered Engineer status.

Why Join Us?

Structured Graduate Development

Work alongside Chartered Engineers on major projects while receiving mentoring, regular feedback and support towards Engineers Ireland chartership.

Diverse Project Experience

Gain experience across residential, commercial, healthcare, education, hospitality, industrial and public infrastructure projects from feasibility through construction.

Meaningful Responsibility

From an early stage you'll contribute to planning reports, engineering assessments and civil engineering designs that directly support live projects.

Career Progression

We promote from within and provide clear opportunities to progress from Graduate Engineer to Project Engineer and beyond.

CPD & Learning

Engineers Ireland approved CPD programme, technical workshops, lessons learned sessions and ongoing mentoring.

Technology

Access to industry-leading software including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, InfoDrainage and other specialist engineering tools.

Graduate Civil Engineer

Benefits

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