Graduate Civil Engineer - Cork

Structural, Civil, Geotechnical.

About Us

Established in 1963, McAdam Design initially focused on Civil Engineering projects with Architecture added as a discipline in 1975. We were Northern Ireland's first consultancy simultaneously certified for ISO 9001 Quality Assurance, ISO 14001 Environmental Management & ISO 45001 Health & Safety. With offices in Belfast and Cork we provide our services to a wide range of clients.

Job Description

McAdam Design (Ireland) is seeking to employ Civil Engineering undergraduates to fill a number of positions commencing in 2026. McAdam have been and are currently involved in some of Ireland's most iconic projects including the UE Growth & Development, Peace Bridge, Belfast Leisure Transformation, Lagan Gateway, Belfast WWTW, and Game of Thrones Studio Tour.

We have recently opened an office in Cork reflecting a strong pipeline of work in the region. 

You will work under a Chartered Engineer performing a mixture of field and office work including survey, drafting, designing and project management tasks on a wide variety of projects within the water, infrastructure, structures and environmental sectors of our business.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Applicants must have a degree in Civil Engineering,
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills,
  • Confidence and ability to work within a team, but with a degree of autonomy.

Desirable:

  • A working knowledge of AutoCAD,
  • Previous design office experience,
  • Driving Licence
  • Circa 1 - 5 years’ experience in a similar role working on civil engineering wastewater projects.

What we offer

We will provide work/life balance, and opportunities for career growth and progression, through flexible working, membership of professional bodies and career progression towards professional status while offering a competitive salary and a diverse range of projects.

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How to Apply

Please email your CV and a cover letter to yourfuture@mcadamdesign.co.uk 

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  • Deadline
    August 31st, 2026
  • Starting
    Immediate Start
  • Hiring Multiple Candidates
    Yes
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Location
    Cork (Republic of Ireland)
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Civil/Infrastructure
  • Ecology/Environmental
  • Environment & Sustainability
  • Geotechnical

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