Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Capabilities
Civil and Structural
Office Setup
Hybrid
Job ID
#42322
Industry
Transportation
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
Help shape the future of Ireland's infrastructure.
At Jacobs, we're redefining how infrastructure is delivered through digital innovation, sustainable engineering, and integrated solutions. We're looking for a Senior Engineer - Bridges & Structures to join our growing team in Dublin or Cork, playing a key role in delivering some of the most significant transportation projects across Ireland, the UK and beyond.
What You'll Do
As a Senior Engineer, you'll be trusted to lead the delivery of bridge and structural engineering projects from concept through to construction, helping clients solve their most complex challenges.
You'll:
Lead structural analysis, feasibility studies, preliminary and detailed design, tender documentation, and technical reporting.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers, fostering capability growth within the team.
Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions for our clients.
Build strong client relationships and contribute to the growth of our project pipeline across Ireland.
Drive innovation through digital engineering, automation, lean methodologies, and data-driven delivery approaches.
Ensure projects are delivered to the highest technical and commercial standards.
Work closely with colleagues across Ireland, the UK and our Global Integrated Delivery teams to maximise expertise and project success.
Why Join Jacobs?
Our Bridges & Structures team sits within Jacobs' market-leading Transportation business, recognised for delivering some of the most technically challenging and high-profile infrastructure projects across Ireland, the UK, and internationally.
You'll have the opportunity to work with major clients including:
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)
National Transport Authority (NTA)
Irish Rail
National Highways
High Speed 2 (HS2)
Network Rail
Welsh Government
Local Authorities across Ireland and the UK
Projects Shaping Ireland's Future
Our team is currently delivering nationally significant projects including:
Foynes to Limerick Road
M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy
Dublin and Cork BusConnects
N2 Clontibret to Border
Irish Rail AfA Programme
Translink C1113 & C1127
Station Accessibility A6 Bridges
DART Depot Developments
Here's what you'll need
We're looking for talented engineers who are passionate about delivering innovative infrastructure solutions and keen to make an impact on some of Ireland's most significant transportation projects.
You'll bring:
A degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
Chartered status or be actively working towards a professional qualification.
Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
Experience managing the delivery of engineering projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
Strong technical design capability combined with practical problem-solving skills.
The ability to balance quality, programme and commercial considerations to achieve successful project outcomes.
While experience in bridge design would be highly valued, it's not essential. We welcome applications from engineers with experience across a range of sectors and disciplines, including highways, rail, aviation, energy, power, marine, buildings, heavy civil engineering and other complex infrastructure environments.
If you're an experienced engineer with a strong technical foundation, leadership potential, and a desire to contribute to the growth of a thriving Bridges & Structures team, we'd love to hear from you.
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