Job Description

Engineering Manager – Civils
Location: Midlands (office and site-based projects)
Hours: Full-Time, Permanent – 8:00 – 5pm (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Further discussed over a call
Package: Vehicle, fuel card, pension, professional development support

About the Role

Optimize Recruitment, working closely with our client, are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and strengthen the technical function within a busy civils contractor.

The successful candidate will provide leadership and oversight across a wide range of infrastructure projects, ensuring high-quality technical delivery, robust safety compliance, and the professional development of engineering staff. Projects include roads, utilities, groundworks, drainage, and large-scale public realm works.

This is a senior appointment, offering strong progression opportunities within a dynamic and fast-growing contractor.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary (DOE – call for details)
• Vehicle and fuel card provided
• Pension scheme
• Support for professional development and further education
• Strong opportunities for long-term career progression

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering teams across multiple civil projects
• Oversee setting-out, quality control, and technical assurance on site
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to site engineers and managers
• Review temporary works, method statements, and designs for compliance
• Liaise with design teams, consultants, and local authorities to resolve technical issues
• Contribute to tenders and pre-construction with methodologies and buildability advice
• Ensure compliance with Irish standards, contracts, and safety regulations (HSA, ISO)
• Drive continuous improvement and value engineering initiatives
• Foster a strong technical culture, supporting graduate and site engineers in development

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Chartered Engineer (or working towards chartership) with Engineers Ireland
• 10+ years’ experience in civil engineering, including 3+ years in a senior or managerial role
• Proven track record delivering infrastructure projects (roads, utilities, groundworks) in Ireland
• Strong knowledge of Irish design standards, Public Works Contracts, and NEC forms
• High level of proficiency in surveying equipment, AutoCAD, and project planning tools
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this and similar opportunities, contact Shane Fleming on 083 0885073 or email Shane@optimizerecruitment.ie.

Please e-mail your CV with the Vacancy Reference OR-14315 in the subject line. All applications will be handled in strict confidence, and your CV will not be shared without prior approval.

Job Ref Number: OR-14315