Principal Road Engineer

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Inclusivity & Belonging

Health & Wellbeing

Flexible working

Professional development

Job summary

WSP Ireland is seeking a Principal Engineer with extensive post‑professional qualification experience in the design and project management of road schemes and active travel schemes.

The role is based from Dublin, Limerick or Naas, leading a growing team delivering concept to handover on major national schemes including the N/M20 Cork to Limerick Project, Cork BusConnects and MetroLink, and active travel schemes for NTA and Local Authorities.

Qualifications

• Project management and technical delivery lead of road or public transport/active travel schemes, with experience of Transport Infrastructure Ireland/National Transport Authority/Local Authority procedures essential.
• Experience of contract document preparation or contract administration/site supervision using Public Works Contracts.
• A chartered member of a relevant engineering technical institution.
• Experience or knowledge of alignment and drainage design software packages such as Civil3D/Open Roads and WinDes preferred, but not essential.
• Good communication, client management and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Excellent IT skills including MS Projects.
• A thorough understanding and application of current design standards including Urban Street and/or Active Travel Design (e.g., Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets, The Traffic Signs Manual, the Cycle Design Manual), Highway Geometric Design (Transport Infrastructure Ireland publications) and TII and NTA Project Management Guidelines.
• Strong stakeholder management experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects to ensure coordination and compatibility of multi‑disciplinary inputs on projects of varying scale, complexity and value.
• Liaising with clients, developing strong trusted relationships, proactively managing their expectations and comprehensively advising them.
• Undertake project technical lead and reviewer roles.
• Using technical ability and experience to develop staff.
• Prepare fee proposals and manage budgets for individual projects.
• Be responsible for the development and delivery of discrete and overall project solutions.
• Lead and manage other staff members in the delivery of design drawings, standard construction details, specifications and bill of quantities, supporting the preparation of tender packages.
• Responsible for compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and in‑house quality assurance standards/processes.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Contract administration

Tools

Civil3D/Open Roads

WinDes

MS Projects

Job description

The Ireland Roads team is seeking a Principal Engineer with extensive post‑professional qualification experience in the design and project management of road schemes and active travel schemes. The role is based from either our Dublin, Limerick or Naas offices and will involve leading a growing team that undertakes concept, preliminary and detailed designs for major national road schemes, including the N/M20 Cork to Limerick Project, Public Transport schemes (Cork BusConnects and MetroLink), and active travel schemes for the National Transport Authority and Local Authorities. The successful candidate will manage the project from inception to handover, working closely and client‑facing to demonstrate a track record of delivery across the local, regional or national transport arena.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects to ensure coordination and compatibility of multi‑disciplinary inputs on projects of varying scale, complexity and value.
• Liaising with clients, developing strong trusted relationships, proactively managing their expectations and comprehensively advising them.
• Undertake project technical lead and reviewer roles.
• Using technical ability and experience to develop staff.
• Prepare fee proposals and manage budgets for individual projects.
• Be responsible for the development and delivery of discrete and overall project solutions.
• Lead and manage other staff members in the delivery of design drawings, standard construction details, specifications and bill of quantities, supporting the preparation of tender packages.
• Responsible for compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and in‑house quality assurance standards/processes.

Qualifications

• Project management and technical delivery lead of road or public transport/active travel schemes, with experience of Transport Infrastructure Ireland/National Transport Authority/Local Authority procedures essential.
• Experience of contract document preparation or contract administration/site supervision using Public Works Contracts.
• A chartered member of a relevant engineering technical institution.
• Experience or knowledge of alignment and drainage design software packages such as Civil3D/Open Roads and WinDes preferred, but not essential.
• Good communication, client management and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Excellent IT skills including MS Projects.
• A thorough understanding and application of current design standards including Urban Street and/or Active Travel Design (e.g., Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets, The Traffic Signs Manual, the Cycle Design Manual), Highway Geometric Design (Transport Infrastructure Ireland publications) and TII and NTA Project Management Guidelines.
• Strong stakeholder management experience.

Benefits

• Work‑life balance: hybrid working policy and flexible hours.
• Inclusivity & Belonging: support for diverse backgrounds and authentic self‑expression.
• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, menopause support package.
• Flexible working: part‑time, time off monetisation, additional leave options.
• Professional development: training, mentoring, and chartership support.

EEO Statement

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.