Job title: Structural Design Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: Laois
Job published: 19-06-2026
Job ID: 118489
Contact name: Cormac Downey
Phone number: +447714254890
Contact email: cormac@huntersavage.com

Job Description

Structural Design Engineer

Kilkenny

 

Opportunity for a Structural Design Engineer to join a growing consultancy with a strong pipeline of commercial and pharmaceutical projects. Flexible on level from graduate to chartered, with exposure to large-scale developments. Ideal for candidates seeking hands-on design work and career progression.


Full Description

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

  1. Work on major projects including a ~€50m multi-storey office development moving into detailed design.
  2. Flexible hiring level – open to graduate through to senior/chartered engineers.
  3. Strong pipeline of commercial, pharma, and energy projects with long-term growth potential.

The Role:

· Deliver structural design on a range of commercial, pharmaceutical, and large-scale projects
· Attend site regularly (typically 1–2 visits per week) to review construction progress and structural elements
· Work closely with technicians and senior engineers in a collaborative office environment
· Contribute to projects moving from concept through to detailed design and delivery
· Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility depending on experience level


The Person:

· Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering
· Experience in structural design within a consultancy environment (all levels considered)
· Exposure to commercial or large-scale building projects preferred
· Comfortable attending site and engaging with contractors / project teams
· Full driving licence or plans to obtain one within 6 months


The Rewards:

· Competitive salary (€40,000 – €90,000+ depending on experience)
· 5% pension, mileage expenses, and annual bonus
· Strong project exposure and clear progression opportunities
· Supportive team environment with mentoring available


Next Steps

For further information, and to apply for this Structural Design Engineer job, please contact Hunter Savage directly. Visit our website for a full list of engineering opportunities.

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