Associate Director Bridges

AtkinsRéalis; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible holiday allowances

International remote working

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Ireland is seeking an Associate Director to lead their Cork Bridge Design Team, with progression potential to Technical Director. The role also considers Senior Bridge Engineers with suitable experience.

Ideal candidates will have extensive bridge design, inspection, and rehabilitation experience, Chartered status, and strong client-facing communication skills, with Irish/UK project exposure. Hybrid and international remote opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil/structural engineering with postgraduate or professional accreditation.
• Chartered status or pursuing chartered membership with relevant engineering bodies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Resource planning

Design input

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Mentorship

PSDP duties

Education

Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Chartered Bridge Engineer (CEng, MIStructE or equivalent)

Tools

Eurocodes

MIDAS Civil

LUSAS

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis 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 thriving Bridge Design Team in Cork. With a substantial portfolio of secured projects and a robust pipeline of exciting ventures, this role offer an outstanding opportunity for career advancement. The successful candidate will have the potential to progress to Technical Director with support from our senior management team. Enthusiastic and experienced Senior Bridge Engineers who can demonstrate the skills required below will also be considered for this position.

Why Join Us

At AtkinsRéalis Ireland, we believe in empowering our employees by providing opportunities for growth and development. This position not only offers a challenging and rewarding career path but also a chance to work on some of the most innovative bridge projects. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values your expertise and dedication.

If you are a motivated and experienced Bridge Engineering professional looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.

Your role

• 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

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries and a brilliant range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture, international remote working opportunities, and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.