Senior Infrastructure Project Engineer — Hybrid Delivery

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

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