Lead Engineer jobs

Company Overview

ODS (O’Dwyer Steel) is a leading structural steel engineering and fabrication business serving industrial, commercial, offsite and modular sectors across Ireland and the UK. We provide a comprehensive structural steel service from concept and design through fabrication, finishing and on-site installation. Our operations are underpinned by CE marking to EN 1090 and ISO-certified quality, safety and environmental systems.

Position Overview

You will lead the safe, on-time and on-budget delivery of structural steel projects from contract award to handover. The role coordinates design and detailing, procurement, fabrication, logistics and on-site erection, ensuring compliance with specifications, EN 1090 requirements and client standards. This is an Ireland-based position with regular travel to client sites and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

· Project planning & programme: Build and manage project programmes; track milestones, critical path and recovery plans.

· Design coordination & detailing: Lead design reviews; coordinate connection design; manage drawing/submittal approvals.

· BIM & model coordination: Work with Tekla/IFC models and Navisworks for coordination and clash checks; control model issue for fabrication/erection

· Procurement & logistics: Align BoMs and long-lead items to programme; coordinate fabrication slots; plan JIT deliveries and site logistics.

· Quality assurance: Implement ITPs and QA checks in fabrication and erection; maintain traceability and CE documentation to EN 1090 (EXC up to 3).

· Health, safety & environment: Prepare/approve RAMS and lift plans with site team/erectors; conduct site audits/toolbox talks; follow ISO 45001 practices.

· Site management & erection: Sequence erection; coordinate temporary works and interfacing trades (cladding/M&E/civils); manage craneage and access.

· Commercial management: Track budgets, valuations and variations; manage change control; forecast cost-to-complete and margin.

· Stakeholder engagement: Primary contact for client, main contractor and design team; chair coordination meetings; issue progress reports/minutes.

· Documentation & handover: Manage RFIs/TQs, NCR/CAR close-out, red-lines/as-builts and O&M manuals; capture lessons learned.

Skills & Experience (Required)

· Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience.

· 5+ years’ experience delivering structural steel projects (fabrication and on-site erection).

· Strong planning/programming (e.g., MS Project) and proven delivery to time, quality and cost.

· Working knowledge of EN 1090 and CE marking; confident with ITPs and QA documentation.

· Fluent with GA/detail/connection drawings and BoMs; able to brief detailers and fabricators.

· BIM-literate: review Tekla/IFC models; capable with Navisworks/AutoCAD for coordination.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder skills with clients, contractors and suppliers.

· Full, clean driving licence and right to work in Ireland; willing to travel to sites across IE/UK.

Desirable

· Chartered Engineer (or working towards) or equivalent professional accreditation.

· Appointed Person (lifting) / Temporary Works awareness; IOSH/SMSTS.

· Experience with cladding/envelope coordination (e.g., Kingspan panels).

· Lean/continuous improvement mindset; experience with digital field tools/dashboards.

What We Offer

· Competitive salary and benefits.

· Opportunity to deliver landmark industrial/commercial steel projects.

· Supportive, growth-oriented environment with career progression.

· Modern facility and digital tools (BIM-enabled workflows).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person