Senior Engineer / Principle Engineer
Location: Dublin
Date Posted: 26th February 2026
Closing Date: 26th March 2026 at 17:00
Design ID is a specialist civil, structural and infrastructure engineering consultancy delivering high-quality projects across Ireland and the UK.
Due to expansion across multiple sectors in Ireland, we are growing our Dublin team and are seeking to appoint a Senior Engineer / Principal Engineer to play a key role in the delivery and continued growth of our Irish business.
If you are someone who enjoys leading projects while remaining technically hands-on; is comfortable managing teams, programmes and budgets; wants greater responsibility and influence over project delivery; is motivated to progress into senior leadership within the business; this could be the perfect opportunity
Some of the current areas we specialise in are: marine and coastal infrastructure, public realm and active travel schemes, transport infrastructure, bridges, ports, harbours and complex multidisciplinary developments.
What You’ll Do
- This is a senior technical and leadership role for an experienced Senior or Principal Engineer who is either Chartered or approaching Chartership, combining hands-on engineering with project delivery, client engagement and team leadership.
- You will take ownership of projects or major work packages from early-stage concept and planning through detailed design and construction. You will lead small project teams, mentor junior engineers, manage programme and budget, and work closely with Associates and Directors to shape project delivery and technical standards within the Dublin office.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of either marine and coastal, civil, structural and infrastructure projects across Ireland and the UK
- Act as Lead Engineer / Project Manager on small to medium-sized projects, or lead significant work packages on larger schemes
- Undertake, check and approve engineering design using Eurocodes and relevant Irish / UK standards
- Oversee and review technical calculations, drawings, reports and specifications
- Manage projects through planning and consenting, including statutory approvals, MARA consents and usage licences where required
- Lead engagement with public and private clients, local authorities, architects, developers and contractors
- Deliver projects under Irish Public Works Contracts (PWC), including the Capital Works Management Framework and PW-CF forms
- Manage programme, budget and resourcing to ensure efficient and profitable delivery
- Lead project QA, health & safety and sustainability considerations
- Mentor and develop junior engineers, supporting technical and professional progression
- Contribute to winning work, fee proposals and early-stage project development
What You'll Bring
Essential
- Degree or higher in Civil, Structural or Marine Engineering
- Typically, 5+ years’ relevant experience in engineering consultancy or contracting
- Chartered Engineer (CEng / MIEI / MIStructE or equivalent) — chartership is required for appointment at Principal level
- Strong technical experience in one or more of the following:
- Marine, coastal and port engineering
- Public realm, active travel, greenways or blueway
- Roads, bridges, rail or general infrastructure
Desirable
Behavioural Attributes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Negotiating, supervisory and leadership skills
- Confident communicator with experience engaging directly with clients and stakeholders
- Commercially aware, with experience managing budgets, programmes and resources
- A collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring others and taking responsibility
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or in a team.
Technical Skills
- Excellent capability across either marine / civil / structural / geotechnical design
- Strong working knowledge of Eurocodes and relevant Irish / UK standards
- Responsible for Team / Project Delivery
- Responsible for Team / Project Quality Assurance
- Team & Project Management responsibility
- Oversee a consistent quality of output from team
- Continuously innovate, improving quality & efficiency of output
- Experience navigating Irish planning and approvals processes
What We Offer
- A Key role in our growing Dublin Team
- High level, of Autonomy with direct access to Directors and decision-makers
- Technically diverse and interesting project portfolio
- Opportunities to work on varied, design-forward, technically engaging projects.
- Ongoing professional development, mentoring and training support. With a clear pathway to Associate and Director Level progression
- A competitive salary, reflective of your experience and contribution.
- A generous benefit package
- Flexible working within a modern city-centre workspace
About Us
At Design ID we are a multi award winning multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with office in Hillsborough Northern Ireland, London and Dublin. Our team delivers innovative structural, civil and infrastructure engineering solutions across a wide rang of sectors, from public realm and bridges to conservation and modern methods of construction.
We hold a strong focus for creativity, sustainability and technical excellence along side out commitment to inspiring future engineers through the “Think Design Engineer” STEM foundation.
Design ID is recognised for its collaborative culture and progressive approach to modern engineering.
Apply Now!
If you don’t meet every requirement or feel you're slightly more experienced than described, we’d still love to hear from you. As a growing team, we’re open to shaping senior roles around the right people.
If you are interested in applying, please submit an up-to-date CV by email (F.A.O Joanne Irvine) to [email protected]
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact Joanne Irvine [email protected] with your request.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment