Bridge Engineer

PUNCH Consulting Engineers have a vacancy for a Bridge Engineerto work flexibly from our Dublin, Cork, or Limerick offices 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 Bridge Engineer, you will be working on the delivery of major Bridges & Civil Structures projects. You will be part of a core team responsible for the technical, managerial and commercial aspects of projects. Your work will be carried out in accordance with the company ISO procedures.

Candidate Specification:

- Minimum of 3 years postgraduate experience in engineering consultancy.
- 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.
- 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.

- An active Sports and Social Club, subsidised by PUNCH, which provides staff with regular work life balance opportunities
- Training and Continued Professional Development (CPD) which is accredited by Engineers Ireland
- State-of-the-art networked computing and communications facilities to provide staff with the latest in technology and software
- An ISO:9001 accredited company with BM Trada for our Quality Management System
- An ISO:14001 accredited company with BM Trada for our Environmental Management System

In simple terms, at PUNCH it is our aim to:

- Develop employees to achieve maximum effectiveness in their current role
- Develop a flexible and multi-skilled workforce capable of rapid response to changing business needs
- Develop, motivate and retain our employees
- Provide skills for future innovations within PUNCH
- Maximise the knowledge and experience within our organisation and ensure that this knowledge is captured, updated and disseminated effectively
- Provide equal training opportunities for any staff with disabilities

We strongly encourage our staff to develop and achieve their career aspirations. We are accredited by Engineers Ireland for their CPD programme and work with our staff to progress through the various levels in the relevant Institutions.

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