Senior Project Engineer (Transport)

RPS Group; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

RPS Group seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead transport projects across design and construction phases. The role is based in Cork with hybrid opportunities, emphasizing experience in transport design and compliance with Irish/UK standards. Join a team committed to sustainable transport solutions and professional growth while enjoying a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Support for professional development

Diverse and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in transport project design and construction.
• Experience with Irish/UK standards (NTA, TII, DMRB).
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs and reports at all project stages.
• Motivate oneself, take ownership, and collaborate effectively.
• Engage with clients and design teams for project delivery.

Skills

Transport project design

Quality compliance

Communication skills

Education

Level 8 Honours degree in Civil Engineering

Level 9 master’s degree

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

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Cork, Ireland

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Project Engineer (Transport)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer (Transport) to join our Transport Infrastructure business based in Ireland. This is a hybrid role with offices in Dublin, Galway, Cork, Sligo, and Kilkenny.

About The Transport Infrastructure Business: With more than half the world’s population living in urban areas, designing and delivering sustainable transport systems is crucial. We provide technical and advisory services across the entire project lifecycle and have worked on major transport projects in Ireland, the UK, and internationally.

About The Role: The Senior Project Engineer will work on design and delivery of roads, rail, greenways, and active travel projects from inception through construction.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare designs and reports at all project stages.
• Ensure compliance with quality and management procedures.
• Motivate oneself, take ownership, and collaborate effectively.
• Work in a Level 2 BIM environment.
• Engage with clients and design teams for project delivery.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Experience in transport project design, including roads, rail, and active travel.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience across design and construction phases.
• Knowledge of Irish/UK standards (NTA, TII, DMRB).
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, and other relevant software.
• Strong communication skills.

Qualifications:

• Level 8 Honours degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Level 9 master’s degree preferred.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it preferred.

Why RPS? Opportunities to work on challenging projects, flexible working, support for professional development, and a diverse, inclusive environment.

About RPS, a Tetra Tech company: A global provider of consulting and engineering services, committed to diversity and inclusion, and supporting employee growth and career development.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We embed diversity principles in all processes to create an inclusive workplace that values all individuals.

Recruitment Agencies: We work with trusted partners and do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies not on our preferred list.