PUNCH Consulting Engineers have a vacancy for a Senior Bridge Engineer to work flexibly from any of our Irish offices (Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway) on a range of Bridges and Civil Structures projects.

At PUNCH we enable our engineers to achieve their maximum potential through professional skills development, direct mentoring, and a pipeline of interesting and challenging projects across all major industry divisions.

Our Bridges and Civil Structures team are currently delivering a variety of projects across all stages from Concept Design to Construction. Project variety includes multi-span road bridges, active travel pedestrian & cycle bridges, as well as conservation of historic bridge structures. Joining our team will afford you the opportunity to take direct responsibility for Bridges & Civil Structures projects of an appropriate scale.  Further details of the roles and responsibilities are outlined below.

Job Description:

As a Senior Bridge Engineer, you will be working on the delivery of major Bridges & Civil Structures projects. You will be responsible for the technical, managerial and commercial aspects of your project. Your work will be carried out in accordance with the company ISO procedures.

Candidate Specification:

• Honours degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience in engineering consultancy.
• Chartered Status with Engineers Ireland or close to applying for chartership.
• A sound understanding of engineering principles and a strong technical focus, ability to apply engineering principles and codes of practice to solve technical problems.
• Excellent conceptual design abilities to provide robust and economical solutions in concrete, steel, timber, masonry etc.
• Significant base of IT skills including;
• Structural design software such as Tekla Structural Designer, SCIA, TEDDS suite, CADS suite, STRAP, etc.
• REVIT + AutoCAD skills.
• Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Project
• The ability to source and use new design software to benefit project work.
• Independent judgement in the application of engineering science and knowledge including complex design, construction and management.
• Leadership skills to plan, manage and direct human, material and financial resources required to solve complex problems in multi-disciplinary teams.
• High level of commercial understanding and application.
• Understanding of the Irish regulatory and policy issues.
• Implement full Project Delivery Process including GCC Contracts.
• A successful track record working closely in partnership with clients and contractors and other members of design teams.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• A positive, proactive approach with an ability to adapt to changing scenarios.
• Business Effectiveness – lead by example.
• Commitment to CPD and competence

A comprehensive remuneration package is on offer for the successful candidate which includes competitive salary in line with experience, company pension and a commitment to ongoing training and development. PUNCH also operate a hybrid working system. For more available benefits, see our careers page on our website.

PUNCH Consulting Engineers are a highly progressive Engineering consultancy dedicated to continuous investment in technology, a company where staff are given maximum opportunity to utilise their academic qualifications and professional skillset in a collaborative and innovative working environment.

Please submit your CV by email to Vacancies@punchconsulting.com and quote Senior Bridge Engineer in the heading.