Design Structural Engineer

PUNCH Consulting Engineers has a vacancy for a Design Structural Engineer. The position is available at our Dublin, Cork or Limerick offices.

Job Description

As a Design Engineer you will work under the guidance of more senior members of staff to develop your technical skills and to develop commercial awareness. You will get the opportunity to work on a myriad of projects including numerous landmark national projects both within the private and public sector.

Sample current projects

• RDS New Anglesa Stand Dublin
• Adapt 4 Schools Bundle, Dept of Education
• Beacon Hospital extension Dublin
• Project Opera Limerick
• Cork Docklands, south quays

During your period as a Design Engineer with the company you will receive on the job training and take part in the CPD programme that occurs during Office hours. It is also expected that you will undertake CPD out of office hours by the attendance on lectures, seminars etc + technical reading.

Candidate Specification

• A degree in Structural Engineering or equivalent
• Committed to achieving Chartered Status with Engineers Ireland or equivalent
• An understanding of engineering principles and a strong technical focus
• IT skills – including MS Word, Excel, Project, structural design software such as CADS, SCIA, Tekla, AutoCAD, TEDDS, REVIT, STRAP and other design software
• The ability to identify and apply appropriate scientific methods to solve engineering problems plus knowledge of the limitations of established best practice as defined by Standards and Codes
• Under supervision plan and manage the use of human and physical resources for your projects
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Understanding of the Irish regulatory and policy issues
• Appreciation of the full Project Delivery Process including GCCC Contracts
• Commitment to CPD and competence.
• A positive, proactive approach with an ability to adapt to changing scenarios

The successful candidate will enjoy an exceptional learning and development environment, where collaboration, teamwork and your professional and personal development matters. An Engineering consultancy dedicated to continuous investment in innovation and technology, a company where staff are given maximum opportunity to utilise their academic qualifications and skillset in a positive and nurturing environment.

A comprehensive remuneration package is on offer for the successful candidate which includes competitive salary in line with experience, hybrid working, company pension, generous holidays, a commitment to ongoing training and development and a very popular sports & social club.  For more available benefits, see our careers page on our website.

What We Offer You 

• Competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience, the salary band for this role is €40,000 to €48,000
• Flexible and hybrid working conditions
• Pension Scheme
• 24 days annual leave
• A highly valued mentoring system in one of Ireland’s most experienced engineering consultancies
• Training and continued professional development CPD
• Active Sports and Social and annual summer outing
• PUNCH Consulting Engineers hold IMS (Integrated Management Systems) Certification with NQA for the following standards:
• ISO:9001-2015 Quality Management System
• ISO:14001-2015 Environmental Management System
• ISO45001-2018 Occupational Health and Safety

Equal opportunity employer

PUNCH Consulting Engineering provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Please submit your CV by email to Vacancies@punchconsulting.com and quote Design Structural Engineer