Senior Civil Engineer (Data Centres)

About the role

Senior Civil Engineer (Data Centres)

Clifton Scannell Emerson Associates (CSEA) is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to support the delivery of large-scale data centre developments across Ireland, the UK and Europe.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the planning, design and delivery of mission-critical infrastructure projects, working within multidisciplinary design teams on complex civil engineering challenges. This position is ideal for a technically strong engineer with substantial experience in data centre, industrial, logistics, pharmaceutical, energy, or other large-scale infrastructure projects.

About the Company

Clifton Scannell Emerson Associates (CSEA) is a long-established Civil, Structural and Transportation Engineering consultancy with over 70 years’ experience delivering high-quality design and project management services across Ireland and internationally. We are trusted on major infrastructure and building projects, combining technical excellence with practical, buildable solutions.

As an Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer, we are committed to continuous professional development, mentoring, and career progression within a collaborative, team-focused environment where people are supported to grow and succeed.

Since 2010, CSEA has been at the forefront of Data Centre design, delivering projects across Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe. We have successfully implemented Building Information Modelling (BIM) from concept through to handover on a vast number of projects. Currently, CSEA employs over 115 staff across our two offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of civil engineering designs for data centre and mission-critical infrastructure projects

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients and stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.

• Manage the delivery of designs through all project stages, including feasibility, concept, planning, detailed design and construction support.

• Create, review and coordinate data centre civil engineering designs.

• Prepare and review civil engineering designs including roads, drainage systems, site development works, earthworks, cut/fill analysis and retaining structures.

• Review and coordinate technical deliverables, drawings, reports and calculations.

• Input into Basis of Design (BOD) documents, prototype designs, technical specifications and design standards.

• Review civil engineering designs, design options, calculations and engineering assumptions.

• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, internal and external MEP engineers, contractors and quantity surveyors to deliver integrated project solutions.

• Manage and review the work of external civil engineering localisation consultants where required.

• Lead design reviews with a focus on quality, constructability, programme and cost efficiency.

• Attend client meetings, stakeholder consultations and design workshops.

• Undertake site visits, surveys, inspections and construction support activities.

• Liaise with local authorities, utility providers and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) as required.

• Mentor graduate and junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Manage multiple data centre design, build and capital improvement projects simultaneously while maintaining high technical standards.

Competencies & Requirements

• Minimum 10 years' relevant civil engineering experience.

• Degree in Civil Engineering (Level 8 or equivalent).

• Proven experience delivering civil engineering projects across multiple design stages.

• Demonstrated experience delivering data centre and mission-critical infrastructure projects, with experience in industrial, logistics, pharmaceutical, energy or other large-scale infrastructure developments also considered advantageous.

• Strong experience in site development, drainage design, roads, earthworks, cut/fill analysis and infrastructure design.

• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and external consultants.

• Experience reviewing and coordinating civil engineering designs, technical deliverables and consultant submissions for complex projects.

• Experience working with internal and external MEP engineering teams on multidisciplinary developments.

• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project delivery processes.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

• Experience with Revit and BIM-enabled project delivery is desirable.

• Proficiency in Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience mentoring and guiding junior engineering staff.

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining programme, quality and cost objectives.

• Chartered Engineer status, or progression towards chartership, is desirable.

• Experience managing external consultants and reviewing engineering designs, calculations and technical submissions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

• Pension scheme

• Ongoing CPD and professional development support

• Mentoring and structured training programmes

• Professional association membership fees covered

• Educational assistance support

• TaxSaver commuter ticket scheme

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Regular company events and social activities

• Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure and building projects