Head of Civil Engineering Design (Consultancy)

Head of Civil Engineering Design (Consultancy)

An excellent opportunity for a senior Civil Engineering professional to join a well-established public sector organisation with a focus on sustainable delivery, maintenance and development of strategically important infrastructure across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The organisation has a strong reputation for environmental stewardship, governance and long-term public value.

THE IDEAL PERSON

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered Engineer or working at Chartered level with Engineers Ireland (EI), Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or an equivalent recognised professional body
• Minimum of 5 years relevant post-qualification experience
• Minimum of 3 years' experience managing and leading teams at a senior level
• Strong leadership, decision-making and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to deliver complex programmes to time and budget
• Strong project management and problem-solving capability
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Full driving licence and/or access to transport to travel throughout NI & ROI
• Right to work in the relevant jurisdiction (verification required at interview stage)
• Applications also welcomed from candidates with equivalent or higher-level qualifications
• Open to candidates based in Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland or Great Britain, including returners and those considering relocation

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic leadership for the Civil Engineering Design function with genuine influence at senior management level
• Lead the delivery of asset maintenance and capital infrastructure programmes with sustainability, environmental protection and long-term public benefit at their core
• Manage and develop professional, technical and administrative staff
• Commission, manage and oversee consultants, contractors and suppliers to ensure value for money
• Progress projects through feasibility, design, planning, tender, procurement and construction stages
• Ensure compliance with technical, professional, legal, governance and procurement standards across NI & ROI
• Maintain the highest standards of health, safety and welfare throughout the design and construction lifecycle
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring delivery within defined budgets and demanding timescales
• Oversee the procurement and management of engineering contracts and contractors
• Provide expert civil and structural engineering advice to senior management and the wider organisation
• Contribute to organisational strategy, policy development and change initiatives
• Represent the organisation at internal and external meetings, statutory bodies and stakeholder forums

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Strong understanding of construction practices across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
• Experience of working within water-based or complex infrastructure environments
• Understanding of environmental and sustainability issues relating to waterways and infrastructure development
• Experience forwarding schemes through tendering and procurement procedures
• Proficiency in IT design tools, CAD and surveying systems
• Knowledge of health, safety and welfare requirements across the full project lifecycle
• Experience commissioning and managing consulting engineers
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in contractor management
• Experience of site supervision or site management

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Experience delivering civil engineering maintenance or capital works in a water-based environment
• Experience working within sensitive natural or built heritage settings

REMUNERATION

£61,673 - £64,469 per annum plus an excellent public sector benefits package including a highly competitive pension, generous annual leave entitlement, flexible and hybrid working arrangements appropriate to a senior role, and long-term career security.

For further information on this vacancy, or other engineering and built environment opportunities, please apply via the link below or contact us in the strictest confidence.