Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Bridge Design Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering group, you will be responsible for the development of innovative, cost-effective solutions that maximize value for our clients and learning opportunities for our people.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and develop new bridge and civil structures across a range of materials and forms, including superstructure, substructure, and articulation elements.
* Participate in early project stages, including scoping, surveys, inspection, and investigative works, optioneering, and scheme design.
* Undertake detailed design work, including modeling, calculations, and drawing production oversight.
* Prepare technical reports, specifications, and contract documents.
* Undertake independent design checking and provide construction stage support.
* Interface with clients from local and national authorities, consultants, and design-build contractors.
Essential Requirements
* Hold or will shortly achieve the title of Chartered Engineer (CEng) with Engineers Ireland, ICE, IStructE, or equivalent.
* A minimum of three years' relevant professional bridge design experience in the civil or structural engineering sector.
* Flexible, motivated, and focused individual with excellent communication skills.
* Good technical knowledge and engineering understanding of bridges.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Experience in written and in-person interaction with external parties.
* Good knowledge of structural analysis software, including finite element analysis.
* Good knowledge of and experience in the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) and other standards, including Eurocodes.
* Comfortable working in a busy environment with tight deadlines.
* Fluent or highly proficient in spoken and written English.
Desirable Qualifications
* Multidisciplinary consultancy or contracting experience from allied civil engineering disciplines, such as highways, structures, geotechnics, rail, or water.
What We Offer
You will be part of a highly motivated team recognized for technical skill and excellence. You will contribute to the delivery of a broad range of civil and structural projects, predominantly within roads and bridges. You will have access to our CPD programme and a workplace that supports growth, flexibility, and creativity.