Senior Civil Engineer - Structural - Public Sector

MCS Group is delighted to be working with a Large Public Sector organisation in Enniskillen, who are looking to add a Senior Engineer to their team, focusing on Operational projects within the Erne System.

The Role:

The Senior Engineer (Northern Region - Operations) will be part of the Regional Management Team. He/she will oversee management/maintenance, recreational/commercial use and future development of the organisation's infrastructure within the Erne System and/or other areas, as required. The Senior Engineer will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Regional Depots and will engage with Operations Stores to support the development, procurement and purchasing of goods and services.

• Operational & Project Coordination – Oversee maintenance and construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety and management systems. Coordinate site surveys, evaluations, and reporting for potential projects.

• Stakeholder & Community Engagement – Liaise with contractors, consultants, statutory bodies, and community groups to manage organisation assets, facilitate recreational use, and enhance infrastructure development.

• Planning & Compliance – Prepare and manage project designs, planning submissions, and tender processes. Review planning applications impacting organisation property and ensure adherence to environmental and safety regulations.

• Navigation & Property Management – Implement organisation Byelaws, manage boat usage, and oversee navigation and land property activities while maintaining high standards of customer service.

• Health, Safety & Strategic Contributions – Enforce health, safety, and environmental policies. Participate in emergency response teams, contribute to strategic development, and support financial and progress reporting.

The Person - Candidates must meet all criteria outlined above to move forward in the application process with the respective client.

• Possess a Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or an equivalent qualification which qualifies the candidate to apply for chartered membership of a relevant professional engineering institution (ICE / IEI).

AND

• Possess a minimum of 5 years relevant post qualification experience in the design or construction of civil / structural engineering projects, at least 2 of which should have been in an operational environment.

• Possess knowledge and experience of the key issues involved in the field of Civil/Structural Engineering, in particular relating to construction in a water-based environment including site supervision, site management and budgetary provision.

• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

• Possess knowledge and experience of Health, Safety and Welfare issues associated with construction and maintenance works.

• Be computer literate and possess competence in the use of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and IT based surveying equipment/engineering design tools.

• Possess excellent project management and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrate experience of developing technical specifications, conditions of contract, tender documentation, procurement and framework contracts and managing large complex budgets.

• Hold a current driving licence and possess access to a form of transport which will permit travel throughout Ireland and ensure that the person can supervise works spread over a wide area.

The Reward:

• Hybrid working - 2 days on site and 3 days homeworking.

• Working Hours - 9.00 am – 5.30 pm, 1 hour lunch break.

• Leave - 25 days annual leave, plus all public holidays.

• Flexi Time - Opportunity to accrue an additional 3 days leave per month.

• Generous Pension.

• Free onsite Parking.

• Assistance to Study.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Zachery Downes, specialist recruitment consultant at MCS Group.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

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