Job Title: Design Engineering Director
A leading global engineering consultancy seeks a highly skilled Design Engineering Director to oversee the design aspects of projects from inception to completion. This role is part of our Marine & Coastal team in Ireland, working on public and private projects for contractors, county councils, developers, port owners and operators.
We are looking for an experienced engineer with over 8 years of relevant industry experience to ensure adherence to project specifications, codes, and standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing and inspecting marine structures, proficiency in report writing and presentation skills, and broad expertise in marine structural design, coastal processes design, numerical modeling studies, and understanding of environmental engineering and permitting requirements.
The successful candidate will lead structural or geotechnical design, manage multiple projects concurrently, apply advanced knowledge in structural or geotechnical engineering principles to develop innovative and cost-effective design solutions, ensure the accuracy and quality of design deliverables through comprehensive review processes, and provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.
In this role, you will be working on various complex engineering projects that require expertise in regulation and permitting, maritime and port operations, structural and geotechnical engineering, site investigations, marine ecology, dredging and reclamation, project management, contract administration and site supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead Structural or Geotechnical Design: Oversee the design aspects of projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to project specifications, codes, and standards.
* Project Management: Manage multiple projects concurrently, supervising the development and delivery of design packages within set timelines and budgets.
* Technical Expertise: Apply advanced knowledge in structural or geotechnical engineering principles to develop innovative and cost-effective design solutions.
* Quality Assurance: Ensure the accuracy and quality of design deliverables through comprehensive review processes, maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulations.
* Team Coordination and Mentoring: Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate structural designs seamlessly into project objectives. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.
Our clients benefit from our holistic approach to design and delivery, combining marine engineering with broader transport and infrastructure specialisms to deliver high-quality results.