Senior Engineer- Roads, Public Transport, and Greenways

Description

• Ensure all project deliverables meet AECOM quality standards, and are managed effectively to time and budget.
• Manage and lead to the engineering design on a diverse range of projects including major highways (TII Publications), bus infrastructure (NTA standards), and active travel schemes (DMURS/NTA Cycle Design Manual). Current projects range from concept to construction stage.
• Work seamlessly within a multidisciplinary team, interrogating outputs from other disciplines (e.g., drainage, structures, environmental).
• Support and coach junior engineers, contributing to AECOM’s culture of growth and continuous learning.
• You will be ready to take the next step in your career, delivering and coordinating design packages on complex infrastructure programmes.
• Work directly with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders, guiding them through technical challenges and statutory approval processes (Part 8 / ABP / SID / EIA).

Requirements

• Working knowledge of TII Publications/Standards.
• Experience with statutory planning and design approvals in Ireland.
• Exposure to client account management and work-winning processes to broaden your professional scope.
• Post-graduation experience in relevant areas such as civil engineering, road design, greenways, public transport/bus infrastructure, or major highways
• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc).
• Experience with the preparation of contract documents (e.g., Public Works Contract - PWC forms).
• Formal technical, project management, and leadership training through AECOM University.
• Solid understanding of the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS) and the NTA Cycle Design Manual.
• Demonstrated experience in general road design and drainage modelling/design.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities via AECOM University, technical practice networks, and volunteering days.
• Charity & Community Activities – fundraising challenges, sponsored walks/runs, STEM outreach days, and local volunteering initiatives.
• Sports & Clubs – five-a-side football, cycling groups, hiking clubs, and participation in corporate challenge events and many more
• Annual Celebrations – summer events, holiday celebrations, and recognition awards.
• Wellbeing Events – yoga sessions, wellness weeks, lunchtime walks/cycles, and mental health awareness activities.
• Impactful Projects: Work on some of the most significant transport programmes across the island of Ireland, directly influencing how people move. Our current portfolio includes:
• Flexible hybrid working
• Professional development support, mentorship schemes, and training agreements with major engineering institutions.
• Mentorship and coaching from our global delivery experts.
• A range of core and personalised benefits tailored to your lifestyle and well-being.
• Structured Career Progression: We are deeply committed to your professional trajectory. The successful candidate will be actively supported on their path to achieving Chartered Engineer status (IEI/ICE) in the coming years, benefiting from:
• Multidisciplinary Exposure: Gain hands-on experience across the entire project lifecycle, from early feasibility and statutory consent through to detailed design, construction support, and contract administration.

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