Overview

PM Group is a leading International engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm. With a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US and a multi-disciplined team of over 4,000+ people, we deliver complex, capital projects in the mission critical, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, energy and environmental sectors.

Due to our continued success in securing major, large-scale projects, we are excited to announce an opportunity for a Principal / Lead Civil Engineer to join our growing Civil Department in Dublin.

This is a pivotal role for an accomplished Principal / Lead Civil Engineer who thrives on delivering large complex projects from concept through to completion.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive design expertise and a proven track record of leading the civil design for hyperscale data centre projects.

If you are passionate about innovation, enjoy tackling challenging projects, and want to be part of a dynamic, expanding team, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

You will be located in the Dublin office on a Hybrid working basis. The role involves the following:

Leading the civil engineering team in delivering the detailed civil engineering design of pavements, underground drainage and utilities, and earthworks.
Take ownership of developing impactful presentations and delivering clear, concise technical updates directly to clients on a daily basis. This client-facing role requires exceptional communication skills, ensuring stakeholders remain informed, engaged, and confident in project progress at every stage.
Proactively coordinate with project managers, technical leads, construction management team and contractors.
Manage the timely delivery of the civil engineering design to an excellent standard.
Actively contribute to the ongoing growth and innovation of the Civil Engineering Department by challenging existing standards, driving best practices, and promoting energy-efficient, sustainable design solutions.

Qualifications

You will have:

Degree in Civil Engineering. Masters would be an advantage.
Chartered with Engineers Ireland or similar body
Minimum 12 years’ experience with at least 5 years’ experience in managing civil design teams delivering detailed designs of hyperscale mission cirtical projects.
Strong communicator with exceptional verbal and written skills, capable of producing clear, concise reports and engaging presentations.
Highly adaptable, able to respond effectively to evolving project requirements and dynamic environments.
Confident in creating and delivering engineering presentations to Clients
Thorough understanding of civil engineering design standards and construction practices across EMEA.

Why PM Group?

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy.Click here to read more in our 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance Report.

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.

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