Senior Engineer & Project Manager - Major Transportation Infrastructure Delivery, Roads & Publi[...]

AECOM; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Professional development

Career advancement

Well-being benefits

Save As You Earn

Community activities

Job summary

AECOM in Dublin is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead design and delivery of complex transportation infrastructure projects across roads, rail, and public transport. You will coordinate design packages and manage multi-disciplinary teams to meet time and budget targets.

The role involves working with clients and authorities, developing planning and tender documents, supervising construction, and championing health, safety, sustainability, and digital delivery.

Qualifications

• Irish National Framework Qualification Level 8 (Honours) in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Degree in Civil Engineering; Chartered status desirable.
• 3–5 years' experience in design and delivery of major roads, public transport, light rail or enabling works.
• Proven track record leading project teams to programme and budget.
• Knowledge of Irish and European design standards and planning processes.
• Experience preparing technical reports, drawings and tender documents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate design packages on large infrastructure programmes.
• Lead diverse major infrastructure projects and teams.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards, on time and within budget.
• Review outputs with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Develop planning applications, tender documentation, and construction supervision.
• Conduct site inspections and inform design with surveys.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Coach junior engineers and promote learning.
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Plan resources, programme management and risk mitigation.
• Drive innovation and digital delivery across projects.

Skills

Project leadership

Team coordination

Client management

Quality & safety

Budget & scheduling

Stakeholder engagement

Education

BSc in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer status desirable

Job description

Senior Project Engineer – Dublin, Ireland

A senior project engineer will lead the design and delivery of complex transportation infrastructure projects across roads, rail, public transport, greenways, and enabling works in Ireland.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate design packages on large infrastructure programmes.
• Manage and lead diverse major infrastructure projects.
• Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and are managed within time and budget.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams, reviewing outputs from other disciplines.
• Work directly with clients, local authorities and stakeholders, guiding them through technical challenges.
• Support and coach junior engineers, fostering continuous learning.
• Lead project teams and oversee documentation, technical reports, and design submissions in line with Irish and European standards.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, contractors and stakeholders, building strong relationships.
• Develop planning applications, tender documentation, and construction supervision activities.
• Conduct site inspections, surveys and assessments to inform design and construction.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Plan resources, programme management and risk mitigation strategies.
• Champions innovation, sustainability and digital delivery across projects.

What we offer

• Flexible hybrid working.
• Professional development support, mentorship schemes and training agreements with major engineering institutions.
• Career development opportunities through AECOM University, technical practice networks and volunteering.
• A range of core and personalised benefits tailored to lifestyle and well‑being.
• Save As You Earn – savings related share‑option scheme.
• Charity & Community activities, wellbeing events, sports and clubs, annual celebrations.

Qualifications

• Irish National Framework Qualification Level 8 (Honours Degree) or higher in Civil Engineering or related discipline; equivalent International Degree for non‑Irish candidates.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline; Chartered Engineer status (or working toward) highly desirable.
• 3‑5 years relevant experience in design and delivery of major roads, public transport, light rail, rail or enabling works projects (or equivalent water, energy or utilities).
• Proven track record of leading project teams and delivering projects to programme and budget.
• Strong knowledge of Irish and European design standards, planning processes, statutory requirements.
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical reports, drawings, specifications and tender documents.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced dynamic environment.

Other desirable experience / Qualifications

• Project Management Qualifications (e.g., PMP).
• Construction Manager Qualifications (e.g., CCM).
• NEC3/4 ECC Supervision Accreditation.
• Chartership or nearing chartership in a relevant professional body.
• OSHA Safety Certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer a reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities. All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

Job Reference

ReqID: J10151705