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The Construction & Development Engineer will play a central role in supporting the technical planning, coordination, and delivery of development projects. Working closely with senior management, you will oversee projects from feasibility and due diligence through planning, detailed design, procurement, construction, and final handover.
This position requires a strong engineering and construction background, with responsibility for ensuring designs are practical, buildable, cost‑effective and compliant with regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, local authorities and statutory bodies while ensuring projects are delivered on programme, within budget, and to high safety and quality standards. The role suits an engineer with delivery experience who is interested in moving into the development side of the industry.

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Project Planning & Delivery:

Support the Construction & Development Director in progressing projects from feasibility through to completion.
Review engineering and architectural designs for buildability, practicality, cost efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams: architects, civil/structural engineers, MEP engineers, planners and cost consultants.
Challenge and refine engineering proposals, infrastructure layouts and construction methodologies.
Assist with preparation and submission of planning applications.
Manage design development and resolve technical issues during pre‑construction.
Provide input on planning compliance pre‑ and subdevelopment and ensure adherence to planning conditions.
Monitor construction progress, engineering quality and programme performance.
Ensure compliance with Irish Building Regulations, BCAR and relevant technical standards.
Support Health & Safety compliance including PSDP/PSCS requirements.
Manage the taking‑in‑charge process with local authorities, including documentation and submissions.

Stakeholder Management:

Liaise with local authorities, utility providers and statutory bodies for technical approvals.
Coordinate with contractors, design teams and specialist consultants to ensure effective decision‑making.
Support legal advisors on technical matters relating to planning conditions, property and development agreements.
Maintain strong working relationships with contractors, consultants and JV partners.
Prepare technical reports and progress updates for senior management and investors.

Risk & Compliance:

Identify technical and construction risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with planning requirements, building regulations, environmental standards and sustainability frameworks.
Monitor implementation of ESG and sustainability initiatives.
Conduct site inspections to verify construction quality and alignment with design intent.
Maintain accurate project documentation, reporting systems and progress logs.
Chair or participate in design coordination and site progress meetings.
Perform any additional duties reasonably required in line with the role.

What you'll need to succeed

Degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Building Services), Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
8–12 years’ experience in engineering, project management or development delivery within the Irish construction or property sector.
Strong technical understanding of engineering design, infrastructure delivery and construction methodologies.
Proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultant teams.
Solid knowledge of Irish planning processes, Building Regulations and BCAR compliance.
Strong commercial awareness and cost management capability.
Experience across design, procurement and construction stages of projects.
Excellent communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.

What you'll get in return

Excellent salary and package on offer:

€80k to €85k salary
24 days annual leave
Performance Bonus
Pension

What you need to do now

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