About the role:

Due to our expanding portfolio of projects nationally, we have exciting opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team. Providing services ranging from feasibility studies to detailed designs through construction and completion of large national infrastructure projects. The candidate can expect to work on a wide variety of projects in both the public and private sectors. Working directly with a Civils Director you will be responsible for all aspects of client management, financial/commercial management, team leadership/growth.

Key traits and skills:

Reporting to a Civil Director, the ideal candidate, pending experience, will display the following key traits and skills:

Ability to Lead & manage multiple projects
Strong financial management skills and commercial awareness.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
An understanding of the fundamentals of civil engineering works.
Strong background in the design principles set out in national / local authority standards and technical guidance documents such as GDSDS, IW CoP, DMURS, Cycle Design Manual, DMRB, and TII Publications etc.
Experience in leading multi-disciplinary design team co-ordination and workflow. Be able to present design solutions effectively & holistically internally plus within a wider project team.
Excellent planning and organisational skills.
Experience in contract documents for Public Works Contracts and participation in the administration of contracts.
An eye for opportunities and develop further workstreams.
Proven ability to mentor and develop Junior Engineer.

Desired qualifications and requirements:

Minimum 2 to 5 years civil engineering experience.
Strong commercial and risk management background.
Minimum Level 8 Civil Engineering Degree (Hons) and ideally achieved Chartered status with Engineers Ireland or equivalent.
Customer-focused with growing client relationship management skills.
Ability to mentor staff in developing their own technical expertise.
Excellent planning and organisational skills.
A current driver’s licence is desirable

What we offer:

Significant investment in your career development
Competitive market salary.
Pension matched up to 5%.
Generous Annual Leave Allowance (basic allowance 23 days).
Additional service recognition leave.
Hybrid Working.
Tax Saver Scheme & Bike to Work Scheme.
Payment of Annual Professional Institution Subscriptions.
Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employee Assistance Scheme.
A working culture that is diverse, inclusive and looks after your wellness at work.
Company Social Committee which organises many social events throughout the year.
Continuous technical learning paths through a wide range of activities, knowledge sharing platforms, seminars and workshops, lunch and learn presentations and other events that can support your career growth.

CPD Accreditation:

We are a certified CPD Accredited Employer with Engineers Ireland (EI) , recognising that the company can only grow and develop through its people. Our employees are our major asset and as an EI CPD Accredited Employer we are fully committed to raising and maintaining employee competency levels in order to develop a workforce that is encouraged to create and innovate.

Equal Opportunities:

At DBFL, we are proud to be a Gold Accredited Investors in Diversity award recipient, reflecting our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and excellence, and we actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique talents. Our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion is not just a policy, but a core value. DBFL is a forward-thinking engineering consultancy and an equal opportunities employer.

Availability: ASAP.
Locations: Dublin
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience.

Senior Civil Engineer

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