Lead Bridge Engineer Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Bridge Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our bridge engineering department, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of structural projects and ensuring quality, timelines, and budgets are met.
About the Role
The successful candidate will lead and manage a local team of bridge engineering professionals, drive business development, and conduct resource planning to ensure project success. You will also provide design input, oversee the delivery of structural aspects of projects, and manage medium and large-sized projects.
In addition, you will effectively communicate with internal and external parties, including clients and stakeholders, and mentor and develop junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a local team of bridge engineering professionals
* Drive business development and manage tender bids for professional services contracts
* Conduct short, medium, and long-term resource planning to ensure project success
* Provide design input and oversee the delivery of structural aspects of projects
* Manage medium and large-sized projects, ensuring quality, timelines, and budgets are delivered
* Effectively communicate with internal and external parties, including clients and stakeholders
* Mentor and develop junior team members
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must have:
* A level 8 honours degree in civil or structural engineering
* Minimum 15 years of experience as a bridge engineer, with at least 10 years of experience on Irish projects post-graduation
* Self-motivation, enthusiasm, and hard work, with a flexible approach
* Proven ability to lead projects from a technical perspective
* Experience in client-facing roles with excellent communication skills
* A proactive approach with a track record of delivering high-quality services to clients in both the public and private sectors
* Extensive knowledge and experience in bridge design, inspection, assessment, and rehabilitation
* Proficiency in Eurocodes and structural analysis software (MIDAS Civil or LUSAS)
Benefits
The successful candidate will receive an excellent package and salary.