Roads & Transport Principal Engineer — Lead & Deliver

WSP; Leinster; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Ireland Roads Team seeks a Principal Engineer with extensive post-qualification experience in the design and project management of road schemes and active travel projects to join our Dublin office. The role leads a growing team and delivers major National Transport Authority schemes along with local authority projects.

The successful candidate will obtain and analyse information, report findings, and communicate project proposals effectively, guiding outcomes across multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in civil engineering or related subject.
• Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer with extensive post-qualification experience (>5 years).
• Experience leading road/public transport/active travel schemes; knowledge of TII/NT A procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-disciplinary projects ensuring coordination and value.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders, managing expectations and advising on outcomes.
• Act as technical lead and reviewer for project design work.
• Develop and mentor staff within the team.
• Deliver design drawings, construction details, specs, and bills of quantities for tenders.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Project management

Technical delivery

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Degree in civil engineering

Chartered Engineer

Tools

Civil3D/Open Roads/MX

WinDes

Job description

WSP Ireland Roads Team seeks a Principal Engineer with extensive post-qualification experience in the design and project management of road schemes and active travel projects to join our Dublin office. The role leads a growing team and delivers major National Transport Authority schemes along with local authority projects.

The successful candidate will obtain and analyse information, report findings, and communicate project proposals effectively, guiding outcomes across multi-disciplinary teams.