Senior Roads Engineer

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Naas; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Ireland is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead design and project management of national road and active travel schemes. Based in Dublin, Limerick or Naas, you will guide multi-disciplinary teams, model road schemes, and liaise with authorities to secure approvals and deliver projects on time.

You will mentor junior staff, manage client relationships and ensure safety and quality across the lifecycle, including reports, budgets and procurement processes.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or another appropriate subject.
• Incorporated or Chartered Status (AMIEI/MIEI or equivalent) or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Clear and successful project management skills and technical competence in roads engineering.
• Liaison and coordination on multi-discipline projects; knowledge of other disciplines’ capabilities.
• Track record with clients and project stakeholders; professional, customer-focused.
• Experience with Public Works Contract preparation or administration; site supervision.

Responsibilities

• Project management and provision of engineering expertise for multi-disciplinary road schemes.
• Lead design reviews and progress meetings with clients.
• Line management and mentoring of junior staff.
• Provide technical input on roads, public transport and active travel projects; design and modelling.
• Prepare and supervise contract documents, budgets, procurement and tendering.
• Prepare reports throughout project lifecycles and ensure compliance with standards and safety.

Skills

Project management

Road engineering

Team mentoring

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Incorporated or Chartered Status (AMIEI/MIEI)

Tools

Civil3D/Open Roads

WinDes

BIM

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role…

The Ireland Roads team is seeking a Senior Engineer with extensive postgraduate experience in the design and project management of road schemes and active travel schemes to be based in 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.

The right candidate shall be able to take on significant elements of design, either working on their own initiative with minimal supervision, or, by taking a lead role working within multi-discipline project teams. The successful candidate shall be able to obtain and analyse information, report on findings, and influence project stakeholders through effective communication of project proposals, assessments and intended outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Project Management and provision of engineering expertise involving a range of multi-disciplinary infrastructure schemes of varying scale, complexity and value primarily within Ireland.
• Client focus, lead and attend design review and progress meetings.
• Line management and mentoring of more junior staff.
• Technical input and design on roads, public transport and active travel projects, including:
• Undertaking and supervising alignment and drainage design and modelling using Civil3D/Open Roads and WinDes together with integration into BIM.
• Application of the Transport Infrastructure Ireland, National Transport Authority and other relevant standards
• Developing and delivering design solutions including applications for Departures and Relaxations from Standards, etc, and ensuring all requisite approvals and consents are secured for projects.
• Undertaking and supervising preparation of Public Works Contracts, preparation of tender documents, project budgeting/construction cost estimating and, project procurement.
• Undertaking and supervising preparation of reports throughout a project lifecycle for roads and other infrastructure projects.
• Responsibility for technical checking and design reviews.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation and inhouse quality assurance standards/processes

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• A degree in Civil Engineering or another appropriate subject.
• Incorporated or Chartered Status (AMIEI/MIEI or equivalent) or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Can demonstrate clear and successful project management skills and technical competence in the field of roads engineering, and ideally on road schemes or public transport/active travel schemes.
• Are able to demonstrate clear and successful liaison and co-ordination on multi-discipline projects and working knowledge of other disciplines’ technical capabilities and requirements.
• A proven track record of dealing with clients and project stakeholders and forging effective relationships in a professional and customer focused manner.
• Experience of contract preparation or contract administration/site supervision using Public Works Contract
• Experience of managing, guiding and mentoring junior members of staff.
• Take a senior role in ensuring compliance with Health & Safety considerations for staff and external parties, and, with the H&S Regulations throughout scheme delivery.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 80,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

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.

#WeAreWSP

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.