Civil Engineer
Civil Design Engineer
Salary negotiable
Civil Design Engineer role in Blanchardstown, Dublin, supporting cutting-edge data centre projects. This contract position offers a chance to contribute to high-value builds for major international clients.
Key Highlights
- Manage design packages for major data centre clients.
- Utilize BIM and Civil 3D for detailed design proposals.
- Ensure civil technical compliance on high-value projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on innovative solutions.
Civil Design Engineer — Role Overview
Reporting to the CSA Design Manager, you will be a senior member of the Project Team, contributing cross-discipline design and technical expertise to data centre projects. You will manage design packages from initial review through to handover, supporting project deliverables at all stages.
Civil Design Engineer — Responsibilities
As a Civil Design Engineer, you will:
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and construction managers to develop comprehensive project plans.
- Liaise with clients and other 3rd parties as required.
- Develop comprehensive scope-of-works (SoW), task information deliverables list (TIDP), and responsibility matrices (R&R/ RACI) for civil discipline.
- Raise any design-related risks to planning, commercial and management, and establish a course to minimise their impact.
- Maintain accurate records of key design activities and escalate to management as appropriate.
- Assist the Central Engineering and site teams with proactive contributions to construction and team matters.
- Attend design related meetings and provide continual input for optimisation.
- Assist with new tenders and PCSA (pre-construction services agreements) deliverables within the Business Unit.
- Oversee the construction process to ensure adherence to design specifications and schedules.
- Manage the deliverables and approvals processes of design packages to ensure full approval for procurement.
- Conduct site visits and report progress and quality of work.
- Integrate sustainable practices into design and construction processes.
- Prepare detailed reports, and documentation for project approval and permits.
- Manage key registers throughout the project design period (Procurement schedule, Tech Sub register, Drawing register, RFI log, Deviation tracker, Lessons Learnt log, Issues, interface & scope gap trackers, Design change tracker).
- Provide technical guidance and support to construction teams.
- Review and submit technical submittals.
- Undertake other engineering tasks or duties as required.
Civil Design Engineer — Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
- Minimum 5 years post graduate experience in the Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences or Data Centre sectors.
- In depth knowledge of Statutory Consent Processes, Building Regulations process is essential.
- Demonstrable design, technical and construction knowledge is essential for this role.
- Experience in leading meetings and coordinating with other team members.
- Strong working knowledge of civil design and analysis software such as BIM, Revit, Civil 3D (or equivalent).
Rewards & Package
Tier-1 contractor rates reflecting the specialist nature of this role. Full international assignment support including accommodation arrangements, flight allowances, and visa sponsorship as required.
Comprehensive benefits package: company healthcare plan, pension scheme with employer contributions, and access to extensive training and professional development programmes. Full package details confirmed at offer stage.
About the Company
Our client is a major EPC contractor specializing in data centres, life sciences facilities, and fire protection systems across Europe.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Civil Design Engineer Role
What does a Civil Design Engineer do in data centre construction?
A Civil Design Engineer in data centre construction is responsible for delivering specialist work on Tier III and Tier IV facilities. Day-to-day tasks vary by project phase but typically involve coordination with MEP teams, quality assurance, and ensuring build standards meet client specifications.
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