Bridge Engineer

PUNCH Consulting Engineers; Mallow; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Ireland is seeking a Bridge Engineer to deliver major civil structures projects from various office locations. Candidates should hold a Civil/Structural Engineering degree and possess at least 3 years of consultancy experience. Strong skills in design software and project management are essential. The role offers a competitive salary, company pension, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years postgraduate experience in engineering consultancy.
• Sound understanding of engineering principles.
• Ability to apply engineering principles and codes of practice.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of major Bridges & Civil Structures projects.
• Responsible for technical, managerial, and commercial aspects of projects.
• Implement full Project Delivery Process including GCC Contracts.

Skills

Conceptual design abilities

IT skills including Tekla and REVIT

Independent judgement in engineering

Strong communication skills

Education

Honours degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Tekla Structural Designer

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

Overview

PUNCH Consulting Engineers have a vacancy for a Bridge Engineer to work flexibly from our Dublin, Cork, or Limerick offices on a range of Bridges and Civil Structures projects.

At PUNCH we enable our engineers to achieve their maximum potential through professional skills development, direct mentoring, and a pipeline of interesting and challenging projects across all major industry divisions.

Our Bridges and Civil Structures team are currently delivering a variety of projects across all stages from Concept Design to Construction. Project variety includes multi-span road bridges, active travel pedestrian & cycle bridges, as well as conservation of historic bridge structures. Joining our team will afford you the opportunity to take direct responsibility for Bridges & Civil Structures projects of an appropriate scale. Further details of the roles and responsibilities are outlined below.

Job Description

As a Bridge Engineer, you will be working on the delivery of major Bridges & Civil Structures projects. You will be part of a core team responsible for the technical, managerial and commercial aspects of projects. Your work will be carried out in accordance with the company ISO procedures.

Candidate Specification

• Honours degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years postgraduate experience in engineering consultancy.
• A sound understanding of engineering principles and a strong technical focus, ability to apply engineering principles and codes of practice to solve technical problems.
• Excellent conceptual design abilities to provide robust and economical solutions in concrete, steel, timber, masonry etc.
• Significant base of IT skills including;
• • Structural design software such as Tekla Structural Designer, SCIA, TEDDS suite, CADS suite, STRAP, etc.
  • REVIT + AutoCAD skills.
  • Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Project
• The ability to source and use new design software to benefit project work.
• Independent judgement in the application of engineering science and knowledge including complex design, construction and management.
• High level of commercial understanding and application.
• Understanding of the Irish regulatory and policy issues.
• Implement full Project Delivery Process including GCC Contracts.
• A successful track record working closely in partnership with clients and contractors and other members of design teams.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• A positive, proactive approach with an ability to adapt to changing scenarios.
• Business Effectiveness – lead by example.
• Commitment to CPD and competence.

A comprehensive remuneration package is on offer for the successful candidate which includes competitive salary in line with experience, company pension and a commitment to ongoing training and development. PUNCH also operate a hybrid working system. For more available benefits, see our careers page on our website.

PUNCH Consulting Engineers are a highly progressive Engineering consultancy dedicated to continuous investment in technology, a company where staff are given maximum opportunity to utilise their academic qualifications and professional skillset in a collaborative and innovative working environment.

Please submit your CV by email to [e-mail] and quote Bridge Engineer and your preferred location in the heading.