Deputy Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Galway; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy firm is seeking a Deputy Project Manager to join their Transportation team in Ireland. This role involves managing multi-disciplinary transportation projects, overseeing the design process, and requiring a strong technical background in engineering along with excellent communication and collaborative skills. The firm values sustainability and inclusivity, providing a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly policies

Employee networks for diverse backgrounds

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ postgraduate experience in a consultancy environment.
• Chartered or near to Chartered with Engineers Ireland or equivalent.
• Experience in delivering multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-disciplinary transportation projects and contract management.
• Support bids and develop tender proposals.
• Lead design processes effectively.

Skills

Organisation

Creativity

Collaboration

Communication

Technical background in engineering

Education

Level 8/9 engineering degree

Job description

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AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s leading providers of engineering professional consulting and support services with offices across Ireland.

AtkinsRéalis is currently seeking a Deputy Project Manager to join the Transportation team based in Dublin, Dundalk, Cork or Galway office.

We focus on innovative design and technical excellence, fostering a trusted partner approach to delivery with our clients. We are looking for individuals who are creative, organised, self-motivated, and collaborative with experience in delivering multi-disciplinary designs. The candidate would ideally be a Chartered Engineer, with experience delivering schemes from concept to detailed design. The position requires a technical background in engineering as it will be a role working closely with industry leading clients and stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to lead projects of varying size and complexity. Opportunities may also be provided to work in other sectors where skills are transferrable, to meet individual and business goals.

Key responsibilities:

• Deputy Project Manager role on multi-disciplinary transportation projects.
• Contract/Commercial management ownership.
• Managing the design process.
• Developing tender proposals, supporting bids and winning new commissions.

Desirable skills/attributes:

• Educated to degree level (level 8/9 engineering degree).
• Minimum 5 years’ postgraduate experience, primarily in a consultancy environment.
• Chartered or near to Chartered with Engineers Ireland or equivalent professional institution.
• Experience in the delivery of multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects in Ireland/UK.
• Experience of all stages of a project life cycle.
• Ability to manage a multi-disciplinary design team.
• Strong growth potential to take on more senior roles and responsibilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, delivery partners, and team members to ensure successful results and effective delivery.
• An awareness of developing technologies and industry best practices.
• Confidence to challenge the status quo and think outside the box.
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation).
• A willingness to develop and build client relationships.
• Full driving licence.

About Us:

At AtkinsRéalis, we prioritize Environment, Sustainability, and Health & Safety at the core of our business strategy. We possess extensive knowledge, skills, and experience for the benefit of our clients. We build long-term trusted partnerships to create a better world through our ideas. We are a certified CPD Accredited employer with Engineers Ireland and were named Engineers Ireland CPD Employer of the year in 2021.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community — a place where everyone can be themselves, thrive, and develop. From day one, we offer family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from diverse backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

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Job Type: Regular