Design Structural Engineer

Overview

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.

- RDS New Anglesa Stand Dublin
- Adapt 4 Schools Bundle, Dept of Education

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, 2-3 years postgraduate experience
- 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.

- 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 certified company with BM Trada for our Quality Management System
- An ISO:14001 certified 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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