Civil Engineer | Power & Renewables | Ireland

Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ yearsTo 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 negotiationsAbout Kirby Group EngineeringKirby 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 and Europe, 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.Your New RoleKirby Group Engineering are experiencing a period of significant growth and so our multidisciplinary engineering design and construction team is having to expand. We are recruiting for an additional Civil Engineer to join our existing Civil Engineering team. This Civil Engineer will be required to support, manage and coordinate on a range of Civil Engineering works from tender through project delivery and post-construction. This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil Engineer to gain exposure to the Power & Renewables industry, across the whole project life cycle and range of Civil Engineering disciplines.The successful candidate will join an experienced existing Civil Engineering team under the line management and guidance of more senior colleagues to support and enhance the existing capability.The Civil Engineering team work alongside the Pre-Construction / Estimating function and the Operations / Project delivery function to ensure that Civil Engineering requirements are captured and managed through all project phases. This involves interfaces with internal stakeholders such as Electrical Engineering, Estimators, Project Managers, Construction Managers; and external stakeholders such as Client representatives (Project Managers, Engineers etc.), external design consultants and civil and structural subcontractors.Kirby Group Engineering work and partner with renowned industry-leading Clients, Contractors and Consultants. We are highly regarded in the industry and so you will contribute to this reputation of engineering and construction excellence.What You'll Need To SucceedDegree-level qualification (HND or higher) in Civil Engineering or similar degreeMinimum of 2 years post-graduate experienceKirby Group Engineering offer flexible-working but a minimum commitment of 2 days in the office per week is preferredWillingness and ability to undertake site visits across the UK & IrelandWhat You'll Get In ReturnHighly competitive salary and benefits package negotiable on experienceExposure to a large range of Civil Engineering disciplines across the whole-project lifecycle, providing experience and career development beyond that generally available elsewhereHighly supportive career development atmosphereJoin a highly regarded business in the thriving Power & Renewables Sector with a significant pipeline of workWork on projects for World-Renowned Household Name Clients in the Energy and Technology SectorsRoles & ResponsibilitiesYou will support the Civil Engineering team with the following activities:Tender StageReview ITT (Invitation to Tender) documentation with respect to Civil EngineeringPrepare Preliminary Civil Engineering designs to support pricing including conceptual earthworks designs, conceptual drainage layouts, conceptual access road designs, conceptual structural designs, conceptual construction compound layouts etc.Undertake Civil Engineering risk assessments for items such as ground risk, flooding, existing services, environmental etc. to establish risk profile and risk-pot allowances that may be requiredAssess Civil Design requirements and prepare Civil Design Scope of Works and engagement with Civil DesignersLiaison with Civil Engineering Contractors to discuss project requirements and ensure they take cognisance of the site-specific environs and requirementsWork closely with the Civil Engineering Estimators to ensure they take cognisance of the site-specific environs and requirements within their pricingWork alongside the internal electrical engineering team to ensure the electrical design takes cognisance of civil engineering requirementsSupport the development of the programme and resource schedules with respect to Civil WorksAttend tender-stage visits with to better understand the scope of worksPre-Construction / Design PhaseSupport the handover of the project between Estimating and Operations to ensure the effective transfer of knowledgeCoordination with Civil Engineering ConsultantsReview external Civil Designs against the relevant Specifications, Works Information and Client Requirements and raise any comments with the design teamAttend Civil Design progress meetings and other meetings and workshops as requiredLiaise with the Civil Designer and Contractor to ensure site readiness for construction phaseSupport Project Team with the co-ordination between the electrical and civil designersEnsure the Civil Engineering Design is optimised and recognises value for moneySupport the Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers with the preparation of sub-contractor packagesEnsure that the Clients management systems are complied with as set out in the contract documentationConstruction PhaseProvide ongoing Civil Engineering support and oversight during the construction worksSupport the Project Team in any changes to the civil works scope, including assessing risks, capturing changes in cost/time, reduction in quality, etc.Support Temporary Works Coordinator with civil works design reviewsUndertake site visits and audits at key hold points to ensure the works are being built in accordance with the agreed design and to the relevant standardsProject Completion / Post-Construction PhaseReview As-built record drawings to ensure civil works has been recorded appropriatelyReview H&S File information provided by the Civil Designer/ContractorFor more information on this Civil Engineer or other Project Engineer opportunities based in Ireland the UK or Europe contact Kirby Group Talent Acquisitions Team confidentially on +353 (0)1 454 0411 or apply in confidence.