John Paul Construction is an international technical contractor specialising in the data centre, life sciences, residential, and commercial sectors. This Irish-owned and managed business directly employs over 700 people and delivers projects across Ireland, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe.
The company’s performance across safety and sustainability was recognised during 2025 in receiving the Green Construction Award at the 2025 Green Awards, along with a Gold Award and an Exceptional High Achiever Award at the National Irish Safety Awards. The company also received the President’s Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. In the same year, John Paul Construction was also certified as a 'Great Place to Work'®.
Due to continued expansion, we require a Senior Engineer for a role based in Frankfurt, Germany.
The Senior Engineers will support the delivery of construction of Data Centre projects. Working alongside experienced project teams.
- Candidates must hold a recognised Appointed Person (Lifting) qualification and demonstrate proven experience in planning, coordinating, and supervising complex lifting operations on construction or industrial sites.
Key responsibilities:
- Supporting the Project Manager and the wider team to provide technical advise on the project
- Daily liaison with the project team, design team and subcontractors
- Perform technical verifications of civil engineering designs, models and drawings.
- Implementing QA procedures, concrete pre/post pour checks, RFI’s and resolves technical issues
- Assist in maintaining and monitoring safe working practices on site.
- Monitoring and recording of materials, plant, and logistics
- Record keeping and reporting
Requirements
Specific Requirements
- Relevant Third level Degree
- 5+ years’ experience
- Hold a recognised Appointed Person (Lifting) qualification
- Previous projects experience on Construction/Civil Engineering projects (Pharma, Datacentre, Hi-Tech, Distribution,Warehouse)
- Proficient in the use of GPS, robotic total station and levelling equipment is essential
- Excellent IT skills – knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Navis works, Microsoft
Benefits
As a permanent employee of John Paul Construction, you will benefit from:
- Competitive salary
- Travel allowance
- EU Living Allowance
- Apartment
- Relocation allowance (where applicable)
- Company laptop and phone
- Pension
- Life insurance and income protection
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- Access to lifestyle benefits such as the Bike to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Sports & Social Club, and more
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.