3/10/2025 A Highways Project Engineer

2 weeks ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Arup Full time
Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Cork or Dublin

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The Opportunity

We currently have a requirement for a Project Engineer to join our Roads team in Ireland.

The successful candidate will work within the Transport Infrastructure team delivering a range of rural and urban design projects including major TII road projects, Minor TII road improvement projects, as well as urban street design incorporating Public Transport and Active Travel and Greenway projects. The successful candidate will gain invaluable experience within an established consultancy with flexible working options between home and office. They will be involved in a diverse and challenging range of projects for high profile clients within Ireland and further afield. This role also offers the successful candidate long-term opportunities for career development.

A role in the Highways team will include opportunities to input into design and coordination, often liaising with other multi-disciplinary contributors to projects. You will be required to deliver projects to the required technical standards in a timely manner, reporting to the team leader or project manager as appropriate. You will have experience in planning and design of road schemes including feasibility studies, preliminary and detailed design, statutory processes, preparation of contract documents, contact administration and construction supervision.

As a Highways Project Engineer at Arup, you will:

- Prepare technical designs for projects in accordance with approved design standards and procedures in line with the delivery programme.
- Undertake research to inform updates to existing and the development of new national design standards and policy.
- Ensure that relevant legislation, regulations, policies, strategies, and technical guidance is interpreted, followed and communicated across the team with guidance from senior members of staff.
- Implement the appropriate QA procedures for all deliverables and ensure compliance with H&S requirements.
- Communicate effectively and in a team environment with a broad cross-section of individuals, including roads and streets team colleagues, project managers, other internal design disciplines, clients, and contractors.

Does this role inspire you?

We're looking for someone who is passionate about Transport Infrastructure with a level 8 degree in Civil Engineering or similar.

We also value:

- 3-5 years post graduate experience, preferably in a consultancy environment.
- Working towards chartered professional status.
- Technical Report writing.
- Working knowledge of Road Design Aspects (Geometric/ Drainage/ TSRM/ Pavement etc.)
- AutoCAD.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to effectively manage your time and deliver projects in a timely manner.
- Geometric Design experience (Open Roads Designer, Civil 3D or equivalent).
- Drainage Design (MicroDrainage or similar).
- TII Publications (Standards and Technical).
- Traffic signs and road markings (Traffic Signs Manual).
- Vehicle Restraint Systems.
- ArcMap GIS.
- Road Safety Audits.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

- Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
- Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
- Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.
- Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness and respect.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible.

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?

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