Principal Engineer - Utilities
Overview
AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's leading providers of engineering professional consulting and support services with offices across Ireland and is currently seeking a Principal Engineer – Utilities to join the Transportation team based in Dublin, Dundalk, Cork or Galway office.
AtkinsRéalis is offering a unique role for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to kick-start a utilities team within the transportation side of the business which is responsible for delivering some of the largest infrastructure projects in the country including DART+ and MetroLink. The candidate will be responsible for the coordination and design delivery of utility infrastructure upgrades required for linear transportation projects. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, ambitious and rapidly growing team with excellent career prospects.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on landmark projects shaping Ireland's future including the likes of MetroLink and DART+.
- Supportive and inclusive team culture.
- Structured career development and training opportunities.
- Access to wellbeing programmes and flexible working arrangements.
Your role
- Act as the primary liaison with clients, utility providers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and approvals.
- Lead project teams to deliver projects within agreed scope, timeframes and budgets.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with utility diversions and new installations.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless delivery of utility-related works.
- Monitor and report on design progress, risks, and issues to project leadership and clients.
- Undertaking checking of design deliverables/outputs.
- Providing technical guidance and support and mentoring to less experienced project managers, engineers or technicians.
- Business Development.
About you
- Chartered Engineer with relevant experience in the utilities sector designing and constructing utility services projects.
- Relevant Level 8 degree or Higher level qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
- Strong understanding of Irish utility regulations, codes, and approval processes.
- Knowledge of various contract types (FIDIC, NEC, Public Works, Irish Water) and experience in Contract Administration.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of safety and health regulations with regard to the design process.
- Relevant experience in a similar role.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries and a brilliant range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture, international remote working opportunities, and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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