• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering
Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Role Purpose

The Lead CSA Project Engineer is responsible for the planning, coordination, technical oversight, and successful delivery of all Civil, Structural, and Architectural (CSA) engineering activities on assigned projects. Acting as the lead CSA engineering authority, the role ensures engineering solutions are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with design intent, statutory requirements, project specifications, programme objectives, and company standards.

The Lead CSA Project Engineer manages design coordination, technical assurance, procurement support, construction engineering, quality control, risk management, and project handover, while providing leadership and guidance to the wider CSA engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Engineering Management

• Lead and manage all CSA engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain the CSA Engineering Management Plan and delivery programme.
• Coordinate engineering resources, priorities, deliverables, and approvals.
• Act as the primary CSA interface for clients, consultants, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Identify and escalate technical, commercial, programme, and resource risks.

Design Management & Technical Assurance

• Oversee the review, coordination, and approval of CSA designs, drawings, calculations, specifications, and BIM models.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, regulations, project standards, and constructability requirements.
• Manage design reviews, technical queries, design changes, and approval processes.
• Coordinate CSA interfaces with MEP, BIM, temporary works, logistics, and construction teams.

Health, Safety & Risk Management

• Promote safe-by-design principles and ensure compliance with project EHS requirements.
• Lead design risk assessments, constructability reviews, and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure residual risks are identified, communicated, and appropriately managed.
• Support investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Procurement & Construction Support

• Support procurement activities through preparation and review of technical packages and subcontractor submissions.
• Provide engineering leadership during construction, resolving technical issues and coordinating design changes.
• Review material submissions, value engineering proposals, and specialist contractor designs.
• Ensure construction teams have access to current, coordinated, and approved engineering information.

Quality, Handover & Project Controls

• Oversee quality assurance processes, inspections, testing, and compliance activities.
• Monitor engineering deliverables, programme performance, risks, and change management.
• Ensure accurate as-built documentation, O&M manuals, certifications, and handover records.
• Support commercial assessments, progress reporting, client engagement, and project close-out activities.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop Senior, Project, and Graduate CSA Engineers.
• Allocate responsibilities in line with competency and project requirements.
• Promote engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Support succession planning, training, and achievement of professional accreditation goals.

Authority & Governance

• Approve and coordinate engineering activities within delegated authority limits.
• Ensure all engineering decisions align with statutory requirements, client specifications, and company standards.
• Escalate significant technical, programme, commercial, or governance issues when required.
• Maintain robust engineering records, controls, and reporting mechanisms throughout the project lifecycle.

For more information on this role, or other Construction / Engineering opportunities across Ireland, the UK, Europe, or South Africa please review our careers page (Vacancies - Kirby Group Careers) or contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Kirby Group in confidence on +353 (0)1 454 0411.

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.