Project Engineer – Bridges – Transport
Location: Cork, Dublin, Galway
As a Project Engineer (Bridges) within our Transport and Civils division, you will support the delivery of a wide range of bridge projects across Ireland and the UK. This role involves contributing to the design and assessment of bridges and civil structures, from inspections and rehabilitation of existing assets to detailed design of major new road, rail, and footbridges.
Purpose & Scope Of The Role
You will work on multiple projects simultaneously, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for complex infrastructure challenges. Our clients include major transport authorities, local authorities, and contractors under Design & Build arrangements, offering exposure to diverse projects and delivery models. This role also provides opportunities for global collaboration and career progression within an international consultancy.
Your Impact In This Position
In the short term, you will assist in delivering design packages for large-scale transport projects, ensuring technical quality and timely delivery. Over the medium term, you will take ownership of new projects, managing them through the full lifecycle—from inception and preliminary design to construction and handover—while integrating project management and design coordination responsibilities. You will also provide mentorship and guidance to junior colleagues. In the longer term, this role offers a pathway to senior engineer and team leader positions within the Transport and Civils sector.
Core Capabilities
Bridge Design Standards and Structural Analysis: Good knowledge of the structural Eurocodes and Irish and UK bridge design standards (DMRB); experience using structural analysis software for design/assessment purposes (Midas Civil experience beneficial).
Hands‑on Experience In Bridges & Structures Design: Technical knowledge and hands‑on experience in the design/assessment of a variety of bridges and civil structures, including reinforced and prestressed concrete structures and steel/steel composite bridges.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Capable of representing the bridge team in internal multidisciplinary design teams, coordinating design packages with other disciplines, participating in design meetings, resolving technical queries and translating complex engineering concepts into clear, actionable outcomes.
Technical Documentation And Contract Knowledge: Production of high-quality technical documentation (e.g., technical acceptance, approval in principle) and reports that meet internal standards and external regulatory requirements; working knowledge of typical contract forms, particularly the GCCC suite of Public Works Contracts.
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
Minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience in bridges and structures engineering.
Working towards Chartered status (CEng, MIEI, MICE, MIStructE or equivalent).
Desirable:
Level 9 Master’s in Civil/Structural Engineering.
Experience in bridge inspections.
Working Environment
This role is based in Cork, Dublin or Galway, with hybrid working and agile office arrangements offered as standard. Office attendance will be balanced to meet project and client needs, while supporting flexible working for work‑life balance. Travel to client sites, planning authority meetings and project locations across Ireland will be required on an occasional basis.
In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day‑to‑day role.
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