Role Overview
We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Principal Engineer to join our Transportation team in Ireland, based in our office in Cork city centre.
The role offers exposure to varied project work, both operating client side and in a design and build environment working on publicly funded and private developer projects.
What the role involves
Undertaking and leading significant elements of the detailed design; e.g. drawings, specifications, reports and calculations to achieve the optimum solution for the project.
Working in close collaboration with our team and other disciplines and having an appreciation of their role.
Providing technical guidance and support to our colleagues and assisting, where practicable, in mentoring and development.
Ensuring deliverables are carried out within agreed timescales and budgets.
Ensuring that solutions meet client needs and expectations are met or exceeded.
Liaising with our clients and contractors and supervising works on site when required.
Ensuring that all work is carried out to the Company’s IMS and current H&S legislation requirements.
To be successful
A relevant degree and chartered status with a professional body.
Demonstrable capability in the planning and delivery of road and/or active travel scheme projects.
Ability to lead and manage a project team taking responsibility for deliverables.
Experience of undertaking highway geometric design in accordance with the DMRB, using Bentley MX /OpenRoads or Civils 3D.
Strong experience of CAD software packages (e.g. AutoCAD) and a sound understanding of their use in the design process for BIM.
A sound understanding of road design to meet Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations and to ensure Safety by Design best practices are achieved.
The confidence to present design solutions and progress both internally and externally to clients.
A desire to learn, progress and challenge yourself.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A good all-round understanding of quality management systems and processes, financial project management systems, business and commercial issues. (Preferred)
Experience in undertaking role of PSDP on multidisciplinary transportation projects. (Preferred)
Experience as a Road Safety Audit Team Leader or Member would also be advantageous. (Preferred)
Benefits
Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy).
Competitive pension contribution.
Life Assurance.
Allowance towards Permanent Health Insurance.
Company car or car allowance.
Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme.
Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year).
Cycle2Work Scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice).
Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare).
We plant a tree for all new starters.
Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.
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