Senior Civil Engineer

Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

At AECOM, we’re currently recruiting a Senior Civil Engineer to join our team in Dublin.

What you’ll do

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Civil Engineer will be responsible for developing engineering solutions that meet the technical, operational, and aesthetic requirements outlined in client briefs, while ensuring compliance with applicable codes of practice, ICAO/EASA standards, and international best practices.

The role involves the design and delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on airfield and heavy civil engineering works. Key areas of responsibility include airfield geometry and pavements, navigational aid (NAVAID) assessments, site development works, drainage and utility infrastructure, external works associated with buildings, roads and car parks, and minor roadway improvements.

The Senior Civil Engineer will prepare and coordinate engineering designs, drawings, quantity schedules, calculations, compliance reports, and contract documentation. A significant aspect of the role will involve reviewing and assuring the quality of design work undertaken by third-party consultants, ensuring that all proposals are technically appropriate, compliant with relevant standards, and aligned with Dublin Airport's operational and infrastructure requirements.

• Contribute to the design and delivery of airfield and landside civil engineering projects, progressing schemes from initial concept and option development through to planning, detailed design, and construction stages.

• Lead the design team on small- to medium-scale projects, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support to team members.

• Coordinate and manage interfaces with external consultants and design teams to ensure effective collaboration and integration of project deliverables.

• Review external design submissions and contractor proposals to assess their suitability, completeness, and compliance with project requirements. Undertake technical reviews of civil engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, and design reports, and provide recommendations aligned with daa’s strategic objectives.

• Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements, and recognised best practices.

• Deliver high-quality project outputs that meet established performance, quality, budgetary, and programme objectives.

• Ensure design packages are fully coordinated, complete, and delivered in accordance with project schedules and milestones.

• Monitor and verify contractor compliance with approved civil engineering designs throughout the construction phase.

• Develop and phase works in a manner that minimises operational disruption while ensuring constructability, cost efficiency, and programme certainty.

• Support value engineering initiatives and identify opportunities for cost optimisation without compromising quality, safety, or operational requirements.

• Prepare design risk assessments and health and safety documentation in accordance with applicable legislation and industry standards.

• Assist in the preparation of tender documentation for the procurement of external consultants, contractors, and civil engineering services, and provide technical support throughout the procurement process.

• Promote and apply best practices in sustainability, resilience, and whole-life cost considerations across all projects.

• Demonstrate a proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We are seeking a highly experienced professional with a strong background in our core infrastructure markets, including aviation.

As the successful candidate, you will bring the following qualifications and experience:

• Proven experience participating directly in the design and delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects.

• Previous experience working within Ireland or the UK engineering sector would be advantageous.

• Knowledge of airport engineering principles, airfield infrastructure, and applicable aeronautical standards is desirable.

• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and exceptional attention to detail.

• Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex engineering concepts effectively.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities, with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor, motivate, and inspire fellow designers.

• Familiarity with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and Irish Water/Uisce Éireann specifications, standards, and design requirements.

• Proficient in industry-standard engineering software, including Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroDrainage, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Additional Information

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For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Colum Calnan

 

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [email protected]  if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.