Pre-Construction Design Coordinator/Engineer

Build Your Future with Wills Bros

Wills Bros Ltd is one of Ireland's leading Tier 1 civil engineering and infrastructure contractors, delivering complex, high-profile projects nationwide.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of major civil engineering and infrastructure projects across Ireland, we are hiring an experienced Pre-Construction Design Coordinator/Engineer to join our pre-construction team, based in our Kiltimagh office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a civil engineering design professional to play a key role in coordinating design through the tender and pre-construction stages of major infrastructure projects.

Why Join Wills Bros?

At Wills Bros, our success is built on our people. We offer a supportive, safety-focused environment where talented professionals can take ownership of their work, develop their skills and build long-term careers.

When you join our team, you'll benefit from

• A strong pipeline of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to high-profile projects across Ireland.
• Genuine career progression and professional development.
• Support towards professional memberships and chartership.
• A collaborative, safety-focused culture with experienced industry professionals.
• Project Experience

Our teams deliver a diverse range of infrastructure projects including:

• Roads and transport infrastructure
• Bridges, structures, tunnels, utilities and water infrastructure projects
• Earthworks, drainage and heavy civil engineering projects
• Public works and infrastructure schemes
• Renewables, including civil, mechanical and electrical elements.
• The Role
• As a Pre-Construction Design Coordinator/Engineer with Wills Bros, you will coordinate design inputs during the tender and pre-construction stages of major infrastructure projects.
• Typical responsibilities include:
• Prepare and coordinate technical tender submissions, including design submissions, value engineering proposals and technical responses.
• Liaise with design consultancies and coordinate multidisciplinary design inputs throughout the tender process.
• Work closely with estimating, planning and construction teams to develop buildable, cost-effective and programme-aligned design solutions.
• Review and interpret client requirements, specifications and tender documentation, and coordinate the development of compliant tender designs.
• Manage design deliverables, interfaces, actions and programme requirements throughout the tender period.
• Identify and support the resolution of design risks, opportunities, constraints and technical interfaces.
• Support the appointment and management of design consultants, including scope development, coordination of deliverables and administration of consultant appointments.
• About You
• We are interested in hearing from civil engineering design professionals who possess:
• A Level 8 civil engineering degree or an equivalent recognised engineering qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience, including at least 3 years of direct civil engineering design experience.
• Experience working on civil engineering or major infrastructure projects.
• A good understanding of the interaction between design and construction methodology.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with designers, estimators and construction teams.
• Ability to review technical documentation, drawings, specifications and tender requirements.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage design deliverables, actions and interfaces within tender timelines.
• Career Development
• Our design coordination and pre-construction teams play a key role in developing buildable, cost-effective and programme-aligned solutions for the projects that shape Ireland's infrastructure.

At Wills Bros, we actively support career progression through

• Professional development programmes and industry-recognised training
• Support for professional memberships, including Engineers Ireland where relevant
• Mentoring, coaching and exposure to major tender submissions
• Progression pathways within design coordination, pre-construction, technical management and leadership roles
• Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package including:

Competitive salary

24 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme

Income protection and death in service benefit

Employee Assistance Programme and digital doctor

Bike to work scheme

Company-funded professional development and membership support

Ready for What's Next?

If you are a Pre-Construction Design Coordinator/Engineer looking for your next opportunity in Ireland, or a civil engineering design professional ready to support major infrastructure tenders, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Apply now by submitting your CV to [email protected] or contact Paula Murphy for a confidential discussion.

Join Wills Bros. Build your career. Deliver Ireland’s infrastructure.

We do not accept unsolicited agency CVs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Application question(s)

How many years of work experience do you have with Pre-Construction?

How many years of work experience do you have with Construction Drawings?

Are you comfortable reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documents?

Education

Bachelor's (required)

Licence/Certification

EU Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation

Ireland (required)

Location

Kiltimagh, County Mayo (required)

Work Location: In person