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Our specialist consultants will find you the best-in-class civil and structural design engineering jobs that match your skills and project portfolio.

Civil engineers are the problem solvers of modern society and are increasingly playing a crucial role in securing a sustainable future. And with acute skill shortages across the industry, employers in both the private and public sector are vying to attract skilled civil engineers. Making the most of your in-demand skills, we can bring you an expansive employer network, the latest market intelligence, and innovative technology, empowering your civil engineering job search. 

Building on over 50 years of expertise across Ireland and the UK, our team of specialist consultants are here to make sure you can continue your valued work in a role that challenges you and for an employer that respects you. We combine our national reach with local expertise, bringing you the latest projects and jobs that suits your requirements. 

As your lifelong career partner, we go beyond just recruitment services, offering you industry-specific training and the latest civil engineering market intelligence. We’re also partnered with globally recognised professional bodies, adding further value to your career. 

Browse the latest civil and structural design engineering roles.

 

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Gain access to our network of respected employers currently hiring civil and structural design engineers. We work in partnership with local and central government, along with Ireland and the UK's leading consultancies, involved with some of the most dynamic and critical infrastructure projects. 

Some of the innovative consulting engineers we could match you with include Atkins, Arup, AECOM, Capita and Arcadis.

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Civil & structural design engineering jobs FAQs

Civil engineering salaries will depend on location, expertise, and the job profile itself.  

As a graduate structural engineer, you could expect to earn €28,000-€35,000 a year. If you’re a senior structural engineer, there is potential to earn up to €62,000, while an associate engineer could earn in the region of €80,000.  

There are similarly competitive salaries for CAD technicians too, with remuneration reaching €60,000 for those with the right expertise. 

Read our Salary Guide for a more detailed breakdown of your possible earnings in engineering.  

There are currently skill shortages in many areas of civil engineering, meaning that skilled engineering professionals, such as geotechnical experts, are in demand. This means it’s a great time to find a civil engineering role and apply your valued skillset.  

You can view our latest civil and structural design engineering roles. 

After graduating, you can gain status as a Chartered Engineering through Engineers Ireland.

You could also go on to study for a master's or PhD, gaining a more specialist knowledge in a certain field, such as environmental or maritime engineering.