Civil Engineer

Role Overview

Glanua is seeking a Civil Engineer to support delivery at Lisgold WwTP in County Cork. This is a full-time site-based position with a competitive salary and the chance to join a growing engineering business focused on water and wastewater infrastructure.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Contribute as part of a collaborative team delivering one or more projects at the same time, supporting a unified project culture.
• Follow all Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability requirements, procedures and site rules at all times.
• Work in line with the HSQE management system and the relevant current statutory obligations.
• Step in to manage the day-to-day running of the site when the project manager is unavailable.
• Keep project schedules and budgets in mind, and understand the effect that delays or overspending can have on delivery.
• Assess and refine specifications and design drawings, and help resolve design-related issues.
• Use GPS, total station equipment and 3D scanning tools for setting out and for collecting as-built data.
• Prepare technical documentation, quality records, safety-file inputs, O&M documentation and monthly progress updates.
• Confirm that design intent, materials and workmanship meet the required standards.
• Use procurement systems to arrange materials and subcontract packages when needed.
• Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, site teams, commercial staff and the wider project group.
• Lead weekly on-site whiteboard meetings and help plan the safe, efficient execution of work.
• Deal directly with the employer’s representatives, stakeholders and members of the public as required.
• Stay current with industry standards and technology through continuous professional development.
• Show enthusiasm for learning, career progression, mentoring and training of junior colleagues.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar position, ideally within the water and wastewater sector.
• A degree in Civil Engineering.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a project team and contribute at meetings.
• Confidence engaging suppliers and subcontractors during procurement and delivery stages.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt when issues arise during project execution.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, plus GPS, total station and CAD.
• Excellent communication skills and a high level of motivation.
• A full driving licence.

Benefits

• Opportunity to join an ambitious organisation that is expanding rapidly.
• Monday to Friday schedule with early finishes on Fridays.
• 22 days of annual leave plus 10 bank holidays.
• Competitive base pay.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme with confidential 24/7 counselling support for employees and their families at no cost.

About the Employer

Glanua delivers innovative, sustainable engineering solutions for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of essential water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. The company works with municipal and industrial clients, including major utilities such as Uisce Éireann, Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Affinity Water.

With a workforce of more than 600 people across Ireland and the UK, the organisation is continuing to grow across multiple disciplines. Glanua Limited is an equal opportunities employer.

Additional Information

Salary is described as competitive. No vacancy count, application deadline, start date or duration was specified.