Principal Engineer ( Transport)

Your new company
Join one of the world's leading engineering and design consultancies, delivering innovative transportation and infrastructure projects across Ireland and internationally. Due to continued growth within their Transportation team, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of major highways, active travel, public transport and infrastructure schemes.This is an excellent opportunity to join a multidisciplinary environment where you will lead technical delivery, mentor teams, and contribute to the development of complex and high-profile projects based in Dublin, Ireland.
Your new role
As Principal Engineer, you will:

• Lead the design and delivery of transportation and infrastructure projects across Ireland.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams and provide technical leadership.
• Oversee project planning, design reviews, risk management and quality assurance.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support business development activities, bids and framework opportunities.
• Mentor and develop junior and senior engineers within the team.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest technical standards.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this Principal Engineering role, you should have:

• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards chartership with significant experience).
• Extensive experience delivering transportation or highways projects within a consultancy environment.
• Strong understanding of design standards, project governance and engineering best practice.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and engaging with clients.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full right to work in Ireland.

What you'll get in return:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Exposure to major transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Clear career progression opportunities within a global consultancy.
• Ongoing professional development and support for continued chartership activities.
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment.

What you need to do now
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