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Senior Structural Design Engineer

  • Division: Engineering
  • Contact Email: ranait.coughlan@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 24742

Our client, a leading Irish manufacturer of high-performance architectural building components, is seeking a Senior 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.

Key Responsibilities of Design Engineer:

  • Lead and coordinate structural design deliverables on projects.
  • Prepare conceptual, schematic, and detailed design solutions for precast façade systems.
  • Liaising and co-ordinating with external design team members.
  • Liaising with clients and their representatives (e.g. architects, engineers and surveyors), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress.
  • Lead design team meetings as required.
  • Drive process improvement and contribute to continuous innovation.
  • Responsible for coaching and managing the career development of junior team members, targeted to improve both their behavioural and functional competencies.
  • Monitor team progress with regular reviews and performance feedback.

Key Requirements:

  • Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Chartered Structural Engineer with 10+ years’ post-graduate experience, ideally in façades or precast design.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing design teams.
  • Strong working knowledge of Eurocodes, building regulations, and façade detailing.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in BIM systems, MS Office, and project management tools; Tekla Structural Designer experience an advantage.
  • Solid understanding of construction practices and structural design principles.
  • 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 for progression

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Ranait Coughlan

ranait.coughlan@collinsmcnicholas.ie

(090) 6450664 (01) 66 200 88