Senior Engineer – Transportation
Location: Dublin or Dundalk, Ireland
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
An established engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Engineer to join its growing Transportation team. This role offers the opportunity to lead and contribute to a diverse portfolio of transport infrastructure projects across Ireland, including roads, rail, public transport and active travel.
You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from feasibility studies and preliminary design through to detailed design, statutory approvals, procurement and construction. The position also offers opportunities to lead multidisciplinary teams, strengthen client relationships and contribute to business development.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the planning and design of transportation infrastructure projects across Ireland.
- Lead and coordinate design teams to deliver practical, compliant and cost-effective engineering solutions.
- Contribute to statutory processes, including Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIAR) and Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPO).
- Prepare tender submissions, contract documentation and procurement packages.
- Support contract administration, construction supervision and commercial management.
- Ensure designs comply with relevant engineering standards, regulations and project requirements.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for new projects.
- Lead bid preparation and contribute to winning new commissions.
- Manage project priorities, resources and deliverables to achieve quality and programme objectives.
About You
- Degree-qualified in Engineering (Level 8 or Level 9).
- Chartered Engineer or approaching Chartered status.
- Relevant experience within an engineering consultancy and/or construction environment.
- Proven experience in the planning, design and delivery of transportation schemes, preferably in Ireland.
- Strong understanding of relevant design standards and their practical application.
- Experience across feasibility studies, preliminary and detailed design, statutory processes and construction delivery.
- Ability to lead design teams and manage competing priorities effectively.
- Experience preparing tender proposals and contributing to business development.
- Proficiency in relevant design software; AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Bentley OpenRoads are desirable.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
- Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements.
- Opportunities for training, professional development and career progression.
- Access to international remote-working opportunities and flexible annual leave.