Our client, a leading Irish manufacturer of high-performance architectural building components, is seeking a Design Engineer to join their innovative and collaborative engineering team. Based in North Dublin, this is a fantastic opportunity for a structural engineer with reinforced concrete and façade design experience to take ownership of complex, high-profile projects across commercial, healthcare, residential and leisure sectors.
You will be involved from early concept design through to detailed manufacturing drawings and site coordination — offering an end-to-end, tangible engineering experience within a highly supportive and technically expert environment.
Key Responsibilities of Design Engineer:
- Design and development of bespoke architectural precast concrete façade systems, including all structural supports and fixings.
- Collaborate with client-side design teams to create holistic, buildable façade solutions tailored to project-specific architectural and structural constraints.
- Liaise with internal manufacturing and site installation teams to ensure efficient, practical designs that support ease of transport, erection and installation.
- Produce detailed technical calculations and review production-ready drawings.
- Work on both early-stage concept and detailed design packages.
- Report directly to a Senior Structural Engineer and be supported by a highly experienced, multidisciplinary team.
Key Requirements of Design Engineer:
- Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (or related discipline).
- Minimum of 3 years’ design experience in the construction industry, ideally with exposure to reinforced concrete and steel structures.
- Strong working knowledge of Eurocodes, building regulations, and façade detailing.
- Proficient in relevant design and modelling software (AutoCAD, Tekla, Revit, SketchUp, Excel, and structural analysis tools).
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of your work, while contributing to a team-oriented environment.
- Ambition to achieve Chartered status — in-house mentoring and support provided.
- Occasional travel to UK/Ireland project sites may be required.
What’s on Offer
- Excellent salary package with performance bonus opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements (hybrid options).
- Supportive, dynamic engineering culture with a strong mentoring framework.
- Opportunity to work on some of Ireland and the UK’s most iconic building projects.
- Clear development pathway toward senior/chartered roles.
For more information or a confidential discussion about this role contact Michelle Miley at 090 6450667
email at michelle.miley@collinsmcnicholas.ie