Road Engineer

WSP USA; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Ireland is seeking an Engineer to lead and grow a team delivering road, public transport and active travel schemes from Dublin, Limerick or Naas offices. You will manage projects from inception to handover, overseeing design, budgets and client relations.

The role emphasizes project leadership, bid/tender preparation, staff development and adherence to health and safety standards, with hybrid working options and a supportive, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading road/public transport/active travel schemes and delivering schemes in national/local transport contexts (TII/NT A).
• Experience or knowledge of contract document preparation or contract administration/site supervision using Public Works Contracts.
• Chartered engineer with a relevant technical institution.
• Knowledge of alignment and drainage design software such as Civil3D/Open Roads and WinDes preferred.
• Strong communication and client management skills are essential.
• Understanding of current design standards including DMURS, Traffic Signs Manual, Cycle Design Manual, and TII/NTA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects to ensure coordination of multi-disciplinary inputs on schemes of varying scale and value.
• Liaise with clients, build trusted relationships, and manage expectations.
• Undertake project technical lead and reviewer roles.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

DMURS knowledge

Education

Chartered engineer

Tools

MS Projects

Civil3D/Open Roads

WinDes

Job description

A little more about your role…

The Ireland Roads team is seeking an Engineer with relevant post qualification experience in the design and project management of road schemes and active travel schemes to be based from either our Dublin, Limerick or Naas offices. The team is growing and offers excellent opportunities for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will lead and help grow a team undertaking concept, preliminary and detailed designs for major national road schemes including the N/M20 Cork to Limerick Project, Public Transport schemes (including Cork BusConnects and MetroLink) and active travel schemes for the National Transport Authority and Local Authorities.

You will be involved in the project management and technical delivery of schemes from inception through to the handover of the completed schemes to the clients. This role will primarily be client‑facing and the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of delivery of schemes in either the local, regional or national transport arena.

• Managing projects to ensure coordination and compatibility of multi‑disciplinary inputs on projects of varying scale, complexity and value.
• Liaising with our clients, developing strong trusted relationships, proactively managing their expectations and comprehensively advising them.
• Undertake project technical lead and reviewer roles.
• Using your technical ability and experience to develop our 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.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• 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 (i.e. Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets - DMURS, The Traffic Signs Manual, the Cycle Design Manual etc.), Highway Geometric Design (i.e. Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) Publications) and also TII and NTA Project Management Guidelines.
• Strong stakeholder management experience.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work‑life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

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.