Senior Civil Engineer – Competitive Salary + Benefits – Galway, Co. Galway

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer looking for your next step on major infrastructure projects?

Farrans Construction is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join the team in Galway, playing a key role in delivering high-quality work on site while ensuring projects run safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

The Role

This is a site-focused position where you’ll be responsible for quality assurance, technical delivery, and supporting day-to-day operations.

You’ll work closely with the Site Agent, engineers, and supervisors to keep projects on track, solve technical challenges, and ensure everything is delivered on time and within budget.

What You’ll Be Doing

Manage site engineers and support the Site Agent and supervisors with the day to day running of the site
Support the site agent to deliver exemplary health, safety, environmental and quality performance
Responsible for quality control, understanding of specifications, and DWI requirements.
Provide engineering support to ensure technical problems are overcome and technical queries are answered
Take a proactive approach to resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise
Responsible for providing and maintaining setting out and dimensional control, to ensure accurate construction of the work

What We’re Looking For

Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
You should have demonstrable (5 years) of experience of being part of a large-scale infrastructure programmes of work ideally within the water sector.
Strong understanding of construction methods, regulations, and Health & Safety
Valid CSCS/CSR card
Full UK driving licence
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Confident communicator, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels
Ability to plan ahead and effectively delegate to engineering teams

About Farrans

At Farrans Construction, the focus is on building, transforming, and connecting communities.

Projects across the UK and Ireland play a vital role in everyday life, with sustainability and social responsibility at the heart of everything delivered. The culture is open and supportive, where ideas are encouraged, learning is continuous, and people are given the opportunity to grow.

The Benefits

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we offer a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development, and long-term career growth.

Competitive salary + 30+ days annual leave
Clear career progression with chartership and training support
Pension, health cash plan, and 24/7 wellbeing support
Flexible working and family-friendly policies
Discounts, referral scheme, and share scheme

If you’re ready to take the next step in your engineering career and work on meaningful infrastructure projects, apply now.

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