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Your impact
You will lead a team of engineers and technicians on a variety of projects, ensuring the efficient production of high-quality design solutions. Your responsibilities will include managing team programs and budgets, resolving technical issues across various project areas, and monitoring progress. You will mentor your team in an environment that promotes best practices and mutual support towards common project goals.
Additionally, you will attend progress meetings, public exhibitions, and inquiries as necessary, and review and approve documentation prepared by team members, often within tight deadlines. Occasional travel to other offices may be required depending on project needs.
About The Opportunity
The Ireland Transportation sector boasts a portfolio of high-profile projects with clients such as Transport Infrastructure Ireland, National Transport Authority, Irish Rail, national and regional contractors, and several significant Local Authorities.
Some of our recent nationally and regionally significant projects include
* Dunkettle Interchange
* Foynes to Limerick Road (including Adare Bypass)
* M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy
* Dublin BusConnects – Core Bus Corridor Infrastructure Works and Cork BusConnects
* N2 Ardee to Castleblayney
* Dublin City Council Active Travel Team
* N21 Newcastle West and N21 Abbeyfeale
* N59 Maam Cross and N69 Listowel Bypass
* Dublin MetroLink and Cork Light Rail Transit
We currently have opportunities within our Civil Engineering teams in Dublin & Cork for you to make your mark and contribute to the continued growth of Jacobs as part of the design team.
Here's what you'll need
* A Level 8 degree in Civil Engineering
* Chartered Engineer status with Engineers Ireland or equivalent.
* Thorough understanding of TII Publications, UK DMRB standards, and Active Travel standards.
* Proven technical experience in major highway, local road, or active travel schemes, with a sound knowledge of H&S legislation.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Knowledge of financial management and project control.
* Ability to produce well-presented and accurate reports and manage a challenging workload with short notice changes.
* Experience in Design and Build projects, proficiency in Civils 3D, and/or drainage design capabilities (WINDES or equivalent) is advantageous.
* Experience in construction supervision and road safety auditing.
* Familiarity with Building Information Modelling (BIM).
* Understanding of H&S legislation.
* Awareness of different contract types and procurement options.
IETransportation
Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
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