Project/Senior Project Engineer (Roads and Transportation)

Fehily Timoney & Company Ltd.; Dublin, Carlow, Cork; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy in Ireland is seeking a Project/Senior Project Engineer to join their Sustainable Infrastructure team. This role involves designing transportation projects and contributing to their development while ensuring compliance with quality systems. The ideal candidate has a degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience. FT offers a comprehensive benefits package and promotes work-life balance in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development

Employee experience opportunities

Family benefits

Wellbeing contributions

Work-Life Balance

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post‑graduate experience in transportation projects.
• Experience with design standards applicable in Ireland or UK.

Responsibilities

• Design of transportation projects.
• Preparation of reports, detailed design, tender documents.
• Contribute to project lifecycle development.
• Work with engineers, technicians, and scientists.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance and Management Systems.
• Take ownership of issues and seek solutions.

Skills

Civil or Transportation Engineering degree

Experience in transportation project design

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Familiarity with TII, DMURS, Cycle Design Manual

Civil 3D proficiency (a plus)

Education

Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering

NFQ Level 9 qualification (a plus)

Job description

Project/Senior Project Engineer (Roads and Transportation)

Fehily Timoney and Company (FT) is one of Ireland’s largest indigenous consultancies specialising in Sustainable Infrastructure, Circular Economy, Environment, Energy and Renewables.

FT’s team of skilled civil, structural, and geotechnical engineers and scientists delivers comprehensive, sustainable design and project management solutions. We offer end‑to‑end consultancy services, encompassing site selection, feasibility studies, option evaluation, planning, detailed design, procurement, contract administration and construction supervision. Our integrated approach ensures cost‑effective and sustainable outcomes for both public and private sector clients.

FT is seeking to appoint a Project/Senior Project Engineer to join our Sustainable Infrastructure team in either our Cork, Carlow or Dublin offices.

The successful candidate will become part of an established and dynamic company, with the opportunity to expand their expertise and broaden their professional experience. The role provides exposure to a diverse range of projects, including national road schemes, greenways, active travel, public transport projects and major design‑and‑build schemes.

Responsibilities

• Design of transportation projects.
• Preparation of reports, preliminary & detailed design, tender documents.
• Contribute to the development of projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with other engineers, technicians, ecologists and environmental scientists within the company.
• Ensure compliance with our Quality Assurance and Management Systems.
• Take ownership of issues and seek team participation to achieve best solutions.

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering.
• NFQ Level 9 qualification is a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years post‑graduate experience in the design of transportation projects in Ireland or the UK.
• Experience using design standards including TII, DMURS, and Cycle Design Manual.
• Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in the use of Civil 3D is a plus.

Contact

Ready to take the next step? Reach out to [e-mail] today. Your application will be handled with complete confidentiality and will be considered immediately upon receipt.

Why Join FT?

We offer a premium benefits package that features continuous professional development, employee experience, equality, diversity and inclusion, family benefits, wellbeing, and work‑life balance.

• Continuous Professional Development – 5 CPD learning days per year and CPD Accredited Employer Standard.
• Employee Experience – Clear career paths, goal setting support, opportunities for development, sports and social events.
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – Accredited for inclusive and diverse practices.
• Family Benefits – Leave for personal milestones, flexible parental leave, compassionate leave, paid sick leave, and gifts for milestones.
• Wellbeing – Health and lifestyle contribution, wellness benefits, bike to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and mental health first aid.
• Work‑Life Balance – Flexible working arrangements, 22‑27 days annual leave, 4 company days per year, early weekend starts.

Client Representation

FT provides a “one stop shop” in the role of client representative for road projects, blending technical knowledge with a customised project team to ensure successful outcomes for our clients, including local authorities and Transport Infrastructure Ireland.

Testimonials

James O'Neill, Principal Engineer: “I would highly recommend FT as a company working on best‑in‑class projects in an organisation where your impact is noticed and rewarded.”

Dylan Whelan: “The opportunities and experience I have gained from working as part of the FT team has encouraged and very much supported my growth as a Geotechnical Engineer.”

Emily Archer, Senior Project Geotechnical Engineer: “I would highly recommend FT as a company working on best‑in‑class projects in an organisation where your impact is noticed and rewarded.”