Senior Bridge Engineer

An established and growing engineering consultancy based in Naas, Co. Kildare is seeking an experienced Senior Bridge Engineer to join their Structures team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer to take a senior role within a multidisciplinary consultancy, working on a diverse portfolio of bridge and civil infrastructure projects across Ireland. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take responsibility for the technical delivery of projects while also supporting junior engineers and contributing to the continued growth of the structures team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of bridge projects from concept through to construction.
• Prepare and review structural calculations, drawings and technical specifications.
• Design and assess reinforced concrete, steel and masonry structures.
• Undertake bridge inspections, assessments and condition surveys.
• Manage structural elements of multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and other design disciplines.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Assist with project management, programming and resource planning.
• Support the preparation of tenders, fee proposals and technical reports.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant Irish and European standards.
• Attend site meetings and provide technical support during construction.
• Contribute to the continued development of the consultancy's bridge and structures capability.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.5+ years' relevant experience in bridge/structural engineering.
• Strong experience in the design and assessment of bridges and civil structures.
• Experience with reinforced concrete and steel design.
• Knowledge of relevant Eurocodes and Irish design standards.
• Experience producing structural calculations, reports and technical drawings.
• Strong understanding of the construction process and site requirements.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team.
• Chartered Engineer status, or a clear pathway towards Chartered status, would be advantageous.

Desirable Experience

Experience in one or more of the following would be highly beneficial:

• Bridge inspections and structural assessments
• Bridge rehabilitation and strengthening
• Road and transport infrastructure
• Civil infrastructure projects
• Temporary works
• Structural analysis software
• AutoCAD / Civil 3DBIM and Revit
• TII standards and specifications