Geometrical Lead, Senior Project Engineer

My client is an Irish civil engineering consultancy that, through its work with many of Ireland’s biggest civil engineering contractors, has been involved in some of Ireland’s largest recent infrastructure projects including the N8 Dunkettle Interchange Upgrade Scheme, N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin, N17N18 Gort to Tuam Motorway and Luas Cross City. The company provides exceptional services in the execution of infrastructure projects and specialises in applying sound judgement to identify opportunities and provide solutions for our clients.

Due to continuing growth, we are now looking to recruit a Senior Project Engineer / Geometrical Lead, who will play a key role in delivering innovation and value to our clients and will have the opportunity to develop their career within and SME and the flexibility that brings with it.

The successful candidate will report into senior management and be accountable for the end-to-end delivery of projects, leading teams and ensuring delivery to the highest standards within the project timeframes. 

This position will suit someone with expert design and geometric modelling experience who is looking to make the next step in their career.

We offer a hybrid working model and in conjunction with working from home, the successful candidate can choose to be based on either our Naas, Navan or Cork office. 

Full remote working will be considered for the right candidate.

Senior Project Engineer / Geometric Lead- The role

·      Undertake geometric and general 3D modelling and lead the training and development of junior geometric / modelling resources.

·      Lead geometric teams in delivery of small infrastructure projects or lead the design on a major project.

·      Support and direct activities and goals of other staff members.

·      Actively prioritise workload and manage time (including that of others).

·      Develop technical reports to establish design principles or explain designs.

·      Check designs drawings and documents developed by other team members.

• Manage workload over a number of projects at any one time.
• Represent the company at meetings, taking minutes, developing resource requirements and assigning actions.
• Any other duties, as deemed necessary, that fall within the remit and level of the position.

What you need – the skills and competencies

·      Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent professional qualification.

·      3-5 years plus engineering (alignment / modelling) experience.

·      Project management experience welcomed but not necessary.

·      Able to multi-task confidently, with excellent management and organisational skills required.

·      Good communication skills both written and verbal.

·      Team player with the ability to work on own initiative as required.

·      Highly competent/Expert in using a range of modelling software (Civil 3-d, Open Roads, MX etc) and confident in all Microsoft Office products.

·      Knowledge of and demonstrable commitment to health and safety legislation and requirements.

·      Current right to work in the Republic of Ireland. (we are open to considering sponsorship for the right candidate if required).

What you get

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate which includes the following.

·      Competitive Salary commensurate with skills and experience.

·      Annual Leave commencing at 22 days per annum pro rata and increasing over time to a maximum of 25 days.

·      Company Pension Scheme with employer contributions.

·      Annual performance-based bonus.

·      Flexible working arrangements including working from home for part of the week.

·      Payment of professional membership fees and training requirements.

·      Other benefits as per Employee Handbook.

·      Opportunity within an SME to make your mark and grow your career.

The company is an equal opportunities employer and encourages continuous professional development, creativity and flexibility.