Senior Structural Engineer

About the Role

PE Global Recruitment is hiring an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join a well-established, expanding multidisciplinary engineering consultancy located in Cork. The consultancy offers specialized engineering and design services across a variety of sectors, managing projects from initial concepts to detailed designs, construction, and final handover.

This role provides a great chance for a seasoned structural engineer to assume a senior technical leadership position within a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy. The successful candidate will manage structural design projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers while engaging in a broad range of engineering and construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering efforts on multiple engineering and construction projects.
• Oversee and ensure the delivery and integration of structural engineering packages from concept to construction.
• Collaborate directly with company directors, clients, architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Manage structural design tasks including calculations, technical documentation, reports, specifications, and detailed designs.
• Review and validate structural designs and submissions to ensure adherence to standards and regulations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities ensuring all stakeholders communicate effectively.
• Supervise tender and construction documentation preparations maintaining high technical and quality standards.
• Provide mentorship and technical assistance to junior engineers and team members.
• Coordinate structural design deliverables including BIM and Revit model assessments.
• Participate in design coordination, client meetings, and site visits as necessary.
• Offer technical support during construction phases, including responding to design queries and inspecting construction work.
• Ensure compliance with Irish Building Regulations, Health and Safety legislation, and relevant engineering standards.
• Contribute actively to the enhancement of internal design processes and quality management systems.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Level 8 degree or higher in Structural Engineering or a closely related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in structural engineering design.
• A minimum of 4 years in a lead structural design capacity with project coordination responsibilities.
• Chartered Engineer status accredited by Engineers Ireland, Institution of Structural Engineers, or an equivalent recognized professional body.
• Strong technical expertise in structural engineering principles, design methodologies, and applicable industry standards.
• Proven experience designing structures using various materials such as structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, composite floor systems, roofing, and cladding systems.
• Competence in foundation design including pile caps, retaining structures, and other substructure components.
• Experience assessing and designing alterations or reinforcements to existing structures.
• Ability to analyze and incorporate site investigation findings into design solutions.
• Proficient in preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Skilled at reviewing tender and construction documents for technical accuracy.
• Experience conducting site inspections and drafting inspection reports.
• Sound knowledge of Irish Building Regulations and Health & Safety legal obligations for designers.
• Experience coordinating designs across architectural, mechanical, electrical, and other engineering disciplines.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining technical precision and meeting deadlines.

Preferred Experience

• Background in projects for pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other technically demanding industrial sectors.
• Experience preparing contract documents and assisting with project management.
• Familiarity with Revit software and BIM-based collaborative design coordination.
• Experience working within ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering consultancy environments.

Benefits & Career Progression

• Permanent, full-time employment based in Cork.
• Competitive salary tailored to experience.
• Access to a company pension plan.
• Participation in a bonus scheme.
• Lead a diverse range of engineering and construction projects.
• Work collaboratively with senior management and directors.
• Engage with multidisciplinary design and project execution.
• Opportunities for expanding skills in project engineering, technical leadership, and project management.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) support.
• Strong long-term career growth potential.
• An encouraging and cooperative work environment.