Location/s: Dublin, IE
Recruiter contact: Christopher Raybould
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.
We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.
Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.
About the business unit
The Buildings Unit (BLD) has a major presence in Mott MacDonald's regional offices throughout the UK and mainland Europe, providing a wide range of diverse and transferable cross-sector skills across five key Sectors; Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation and Water. We also provide local services to customers and technical leadership to the rest of the Group in these sectors.
Overview of the role
Our Structures Team in Ireland work on a wide variety of projects in the Built Environment Sector including the Casement Park GAA Stadium in Belfast, Tallaght University Hospital in Dublin, Kilkenny Fire Station, St.Cronans School in Dublin, H&W Regeneration of Shipbuilding Operations in Belfast and Poole Beg Power Station and many others. The Dublin office is 1 of 3 principal offices in Ireland, and resources are shared across the Dublin, Belfast and Cork offices, and other offices in the UK, particularly those in Scotland and the North of England. The team in Dublin also collaborate with other offices on projects in sectors including Transport, Water, Energy and Advisory.
As a Chartered Engineer with experience in the design of building structures, in a design consultants office, you will help to deliver a range of projects including those in the education, transport, industrial and health sectors.
Reporting to a Principal Engineer and working as part of the design team you will contribute to the following project inputs:
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Designing building structures using Eurocodes and a range of materials including concrete, steel, masonry, and timber
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Working with multi-disciplinary teams in the preparation of design solutions
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Preparation of structural sketches, reports and specifications
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Coordinating the structural design with other disciplines, with the use of BIM tools
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Representing Mott MacDonald at design and site team meetings
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Preparation of tender documentation
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Undertaking site inspections and preparing the associated site reports
Candidate specification
This role needs someone who is passionate about their work and who can use their experience as an engineer to deliver solutions that meet our clients’ requirements and in return we will provide excellent opportunities for career progression.
Essential:
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BEng or MEng in structural or civil engineering
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Chartered Member of IEI, IStructE or equivalent
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Experience working as a structural design engineer on multi-disciplinary building projects
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Experience/Familiarity in the use of Eurocodes
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Experience in the use of structural design software packages
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Computer literate, MS Word and Excel
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The ability to communicate effectively and professionally
Desirable:
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Aware of a range of BIM tools and appreciates the relative advantages/disadvantages
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An understanding of contractual issues and risks relating to delivery of projects
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Ability to communicate and manage project milestones and deal with potential issues that may arise
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Ability to work with colleagues in various locations, including remotely and overseas
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Ability to coach and mentor junior members of the team (including newly graduated engineers and others)
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
Accessibility
We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- Flexible working
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Pension matched up to 7% of base salary
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Competitive annual leave
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An annual professional institution subscription
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Life insurance
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Income continuance
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Enhanced Paternity leave
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Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance
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Cycle to work scheme
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Travel TaxSaver tickets
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Commitment to Continuing Professional Development – we are accredited by Engineers Ireland
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Mentoring and support for career development and progression
