Engineer / Senior Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension matched up to 7%

Competitive annual leave

CPD accreditation

Life insurance

Cycle to work

Travel TaxSaver tickets

Career development support

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is looking for a civil engineer to design and check engineering solutions, produce drawings and specifications, and contribute to BIM and 3D modelling for transit projects in Dublin.

The role involves working with multidisciplinary teams, identifying risks, mentoring junior engineers, and helping manage budgets and schedules to ensure cost‑effective delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in general civil/structural engineering.
• Proficiency in civil engineering software and collaborative delivery.
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Degree qualified in engineering or related field.
• Chartered or working towards Chartership.

Responsibilities

• Design and check civil engineering solutions for projects.
• Produce drawings, specifications and technical design information.
• Contribute to BIM and 3D modelling activities.
• Collaborate with civil, station and cross-discipline teams to deliver integrated designs.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and implement effective solutions.
• Mentor and support junior engineers for professional development.
• Manage project budgets, schedules and resources to deliver on time and within cost.

Skills

Civil engineering

Chartered status

Engineering software

Communication & collaboration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Mentoring

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Location/s: Dublin, IE

Recruiter contact: William Bates

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and checking civil engineering design solutions
• Production of drawings, designs, specifications and other technical design information to support project delivery
• Contributing to BIM and 3D modelling activities
• Working with technical experts within the civil engineering and station teams as well as cross-discipline to provide integrated design solutions
• Identify and mitigate project risks, implementing effective solutions to address challenges
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery

Candidate Specification

Essential:

• The candidate must demonstrate a suitable track record of engineering experience in general civil/structural engineering to undertake the role
• Proficiency in civil engineering software, excellent communication and collaborative capability to support technical delivery
• Excellent coordination and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams
• Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering or related field
• Chartered or Working towards Chartered Professional status with a relevant Institution/Organisation
• Enthusiastic and willing to take on new challenges and develop their career

Desirable:

• Experience within the TII Project Delivery of Major & Minor Schemes, NTA Programmes including
• Public Transport Infrastructure enhancement and Active Travel Projects for Local Authorities
• Strong technical skills and a detailed understanding of standards and local client requirements for the design of railway infrastructure
• Demonstrate understanding of project management, and independently to lead technical development
• Engaged local industry connections

Benefits

• Flexible working
• Pension matched up to 7% of base salary
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Life insurance
• Income continuance
• Enhanced Paternity leave
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel TaxSaver tickets
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development – we are accredited by Engineers Ireland
• Mentoring and support for career development and progression

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.