Principal Engineer - Highways & Active Travel (Hybrid)

SYSTRA UK & Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking a Principal Engineer based in Dublin to lead transport infrastructure design projects. You will manage budgets, oversee teams, and foster strong client relationships, while guiding the delivery of active travel and urban realm schemes across Ireland.

The role offers hybrid office/remote work with opportunities to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and senior client stakeholders across public and private sectors.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree qualification with substantial experience in design consultancy.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartered status.
• Proven track record in project management and client relationship building.
• Experience in active travel, bus priority, urban realm schemes.
• Strong knowledge of highway design standards and safety regulations.
• Full, clean driving license.

Responsibilities

• Act as Project Manager for transport infrastructure design projects with budget control.
• Manage staff in outline, preliminary and detailed design preparation.
• Support contract documents, tendering, and construction phase.
• Ensure deliverables meet standards and timelines.
• Prepare fee proposals and budget estimates.
• Provide on-site client support during construction.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and PMs to meet objectives.
• Keep up to date with advances in infrastructure design.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Active travel/urban realm experience

Highway design

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Chartered Engineer status or aiming

Tools

Highways design software

Job description

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking a Principal Engineer based in Dublin to lead transport infrastructure design projects. You will manage budgets, oversee teams, and foster strong client relationships, while guiding the delivery of active travel and urban realm schemes across Ireland.

The role offers hybrid office/remote work with opportunities to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and senior client stakeholders across public and private sectors.