Associate Director

AtkinsRéalis; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible holiday allowances

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a dynamic Associate Director to lead its Bridge Design Team in Dublin. The role provides a unique opportunity for career progression towards becoming a Technical Director, supported by senior management. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in bridge design, management experience, and excellent interpersonal skills.

The position offers competitive salaries, health benefits, professional development opportunities, and a flexible working culture, including hybrid and international remote options.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead projects from a technical perspective.
• Experience in client-facing roles with excellent communication skills.
• Proactive approach with a track record of delivering high-quality services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a local team of Bridge engineering professionals.
• Drive business development and manage tender bids.
• Conduct resource planning to ensure project success.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Project Management

Communication Skills

Bridge Design Knowledge

Resource Planning

Education

Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered Bridge Engineer (CEng, MIStructE, or equivalent)

Tools

MIDAS Civil

LUSAS

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s leading providers of engineering professional consulting and support services with offices across Ireland. AtkinsRéalis Ireland is seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Director to join our Bridge Design Team in Dublin. The role offers an outstanding opportunity for career advancement, with the potential to progress to Technical Director with support from senior management. Enthusiastic and experienced Senior Bridge Engineers who can demonstrate the required skills will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: Lead and manage a local team of Bridge engineering professionals.
• Business Development: Drive business development and manage tender bids for professional services contracts.
• Resource Planning: Conduct short, medium, and long‑term resource planning to ensure project success.
• Design Oversight: Provide design input and oversee the delivery of structural aspects of projects.
• Project Management: Manage medium and large‑sized projects, ensuring quality, timelines, and budgets are delivered.
• Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate with internal and external parties, including clients and stakeholders.
• Mentorship: Mentor and develop junior team members. PSDP Duties: Assist in undertaking the duties of the Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP).

About You

• Self‑motivated, enthusiastic, and hardworking, with a flexible approach.
• Proven ability to lead projects from a technical perspective.
• Experience in client‑facing roles with excellent communication skills.
• Previous staff management experience.
• 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.
• Proficient in Eurocodes and structural analysis software (MIDAS Civil or LUSAS).
• Experience in the design and refurbishment of concrete, steel, and masonry structures.
• Proven experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ireland and/or UK experience.

Requirements

• Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Relevant experience as Bridge / Senior Bridge Engineer, on Irish projects post‑graduation.
• Chartered Bridge Engineer (CEng, MIStructE, or equivalent).

Rewards & Benefits

Competitive salaries and a range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits. Opportunities for training and professional development, hybrid working culture, international remote working options, and flexible holiday allowances to balance work and personal life.

Equal Opportunities

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.