Principal Engineer (Transportation)

AtkinsRéalis; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal Engineer based in Dublin or Dundalk. The role involves managing and designing transport projects while ensuring compliance with statutory processes. Ideal candidates will possess relevant consultancy experience and a degree in engineering, along with chartered status.

We offer a competitive salary and numerous benefits aimed at promoting overall well-being. Join us in creating sustainable engineering solutions that make a difference!

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of design standards and feasibility studies.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary design teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and design road, rail, and public transport projects.
• Input to statutory processes and prepare contract documents.
• Supervise construction and manage projects commercially.

Skills

Management of transportation projects

Planning and design in engineering

Client relationship development

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in engineering (Level 8/9)

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Overview

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

We are seeking a Principal Engineer with relevant experience in planning and design of transport projects. The candidate will join our growing Transportation business and will be based in our Dublin or Dundalk office. The candidate should be self‑motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking, flexible, willing to take on responsibility and comfortable working as part of a team.

Your role

• The role will involve the management, planning and design of road, rail, public transport and active travel projects throughout Ireland, input to statutory processes (EIAR, CPO etc), procurement processes, preparation of contract documents, contract administration, construction supervision and commercial management.

About You

• Relevant experience in a consultancy environment.
• Educated to degree level in engineering (Level 8/9).
• Chartered Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of relevant design standard and ability to translate this knowledge into practical, buildable and value‑for‑money designs.
• Experience in the management, planning and design of transportation schemes (preferably in Ireland) including feasibility studies, preliminary and detailed design, statutory processes, preparation of contract documents, contact administration, construction supervision and commercial management.
• Experience in managing multi‑disciplinary design teams and projects.
• A willingness to develop and build client relationships.
• Experience in the development of tender proposals, leading bids and winning new commissions.

Personal Qualities

• Excellent inter‑personal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible approach with ability to be able to multi‑task and prioritise as required.
• Positive outlook and approachable manner.
• Highly motivated to achieve personal and company goals.
• High level of integrity and commitment to uphold organisational values.
• Able to work as part of a team or individually as required.

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.

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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. Find out more.

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.