Associate Engineer – Transportation
Location: Dublin or Dundalk, Ireland
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
An established engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Engineer to join its growing Transportation team. This role offers the opportunity to lead the planning and design of transport infrastructure projects across Ireland, including roads, rail, public transport and active travel schemes.
You will oversee project delivery, coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and contribute to the continued growth of the transportation business. The position combines technical leadership and project management with client relationship development, team building and business development.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the planning, design and delivery of transportation projects throughout Ireland.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams across feasibility studies, preliminary and detailed design, and project implementation.
- Coordinate statutory processes, including Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIAR) and Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPO).
- Oversee procurement activities, tender documentation and contract preparation.
- Manage contract administration, construction supervision and commercial performance.
- Ensure designs comply with relevant engineering standards and provide practical, buildable and cost-effective solutions.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and project partners.
- Support team growth, mentor colleagues and contribute to developing technical capability.
- Identify new project opportunities and lead tender submissions, bids and proposals to secure new commissions.
- Manage project resources, priorities and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes.
About You
- Degree-qualified in Engineering (Level 8 or Level 9).
- Chartered Engineer.
- Relevant experience within an engineering consultancy.
- Proven experience in the planning, design and management of transportation schemes, preferably in Ireland.
- Strong understanding of transportation design standards and their practical application.
- Experience in feasibility studies, preliminary and detailed design, statutory processes, contract documentation and construction delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects.
- Experience in team development, client relationship management and business development.
- Proven ability to prepare tender proposals, lead bids and secure new work.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- A proactive, flexible and collaborative approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and take ownership of responsibilities.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- International remote-working opportunities and flexible annual leave.