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.

JOB TITLE: Senior CSA Engineer

REPORTS TO: Project Manager/ CSA Regional Manager

DEPARTMENT: CSA Engineering

GRADE: Senior Engineer

LOCATION: Dublin

Senior CSA Engineer

The Senior Site CSA Project Engineer is responsible for the technical delivery, coordination, and quality assurance of CSA engineering works on site, from detailed design review through construction, inspection, testing, and handover.

The role acts as the primary CSA technical authority on the project site, ensuring all CSA works are delivered in accordance with the approved design intent, statutory requirements, specifications, programme, EHS standards, and company procedures. The Senior Site CSA Engineer supports project teams by resolving complex technical issues, coordinating interfaces with MEP and other disciplines, and mentoring junior CSA engineers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project & Technical Delivery

Lead site-based CSA engineering activities to ensure safe, compliant, and timely delivery.
Act as the main CSA engineering point of contact between site teams, design consultants, subcontractors, and the client.
Review and manage CSA design deliverables to ensure constructability, buildability, and alignment with site conditions.
Manage CSA RFIs, design deviations, and technical queries through to closure.
Ensure CSA interfaces with MEP, BIM, logistics, and temporary works are coordinated and resolved.

2. EHS (Environment, Health & Safety)

Ensure all CSA works comply with project and company EHS Plans.
Promote safe-by-design and safe-by-construction
Participate in design risk assessments, method statement reviews, and temporary works reviews.
Identify CSA-related hazards early and support mitigation through design and construction planning.
Support site safety walks, audits, and incident investigations related to CSA scope.

3. Procurement & Subcontractor Management

Support preparation and review of CSA RFQ packages and scope documents.
Evaluate CSA technical submissions for compliance with specifications and drawings.
Support clarification of technical scope gaps, constraints, and risks with subcontractors.
Assist the PM and procurement teams with technical input into subcontract awards.

4. Quality, Inspection & Commissioning Support

Review and implement CSA Quality Plans, ITPs, and CTQ requirements on site.
Define CSA system boundaries, inspection stages, and test pack requirements.
Lead or support CSA inspections, walkdowns, and third-party or authority audits.
Manage snagging, defect tracking, verification, and close-out.
Ensure CSA as-built records, redlines, and O&M documentation are accurate and complete.

5. Planning & Programme

Support integration of CSA engineering activities into the overall project programme.
Track CSA deliverables, constraints, and interface milestones.
Identify and escalate programme risks arising from CSA design, procurement, or construction activities.
Support recovery planning and sequencing strategies where required.

6. Engineering & Design Coordination

Conduct technical reviews of CSA drawings, calculations, specifications, and BIM models.
Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, codes, standards, and project specifications.
Coordinate resolution of site clashes, access issues, maintainability, and constructability concerns.
Identify and support CSA value engineering and cost-saving opportunities.

7. Communication & Reporting

Maintain CSA engineering trackers, logs, and registers (RFIs, submittals, deviations, snags).
Provide regular CSA progress updates to the Project Manager and Lead CSA Engineer.
Participate in project meetings, coordination workshops, and design reviews.
Communicate CSA risks, constraints, and lessons learned clearly to the wider project team.

8. Risk Management

Identify CSA technical and construction risks at site level.
Ensure risks are captured within project risk registers and managed proactively.
Escalate critical or unresolved risks to senior engineers and project leadership.
Contribute to mitigation strategies and contingency planning.

9. Commercial Awareness

Support PM and QS teams by providing CSA technical input to variations, change events, and claims.
Understand CSA scope boundaries and their cost and programme implications.
Assist in protecting the project against technical scope creep and unapproved changes.

10. People, Mentoring & Development

Mentor and guide Project CSA Engineers, Graduate Engineers, and site-based technical staff.
Support competency development through coaching and on-the-job technical guidance.
Promote best practice, standardisation, and continuous improvement within the CSA team.
Engage in CPD and support professional development initiatives.

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.

Senior CSA Engineer | Dublin

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