Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Capabilities
Planning and Consulting
Office Setup
Hybrid
Job ID
#38563
Market
Cities & Places
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
You are a Senior Traffic or Transportation professional who is passionate about shaping better streets, healthier cities and more sustainable travel choices. You thrive in complex urban environments, enjoy working at the intersection of policy, design and delivery, and are comfortable leading both people and projects.
You bring credibility with clients, confidence in multidisciplinary settings, and a collaborative leadership style that brings the best out of teams. From early concept through to delivery, you enjoy turning vision into reality — whether that’s reallocating roadspace, delivering active travel schemes, or helping cities respond to evolving mobility, climate and placemaking agendas.
You are motivated by influence and impact: contributing strategic insight, mentoring others, growing client relationships and helping to shape the future direction of a leading streets and transport practice across Ireland.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an Associate Director of Traffic Engineering to join our Active Travel & Urban Transport team. This role can be based in Dublin, Cork or Belfast, working on a hybrid basis between office, home and client locations.
You will play a key leadership role in shaping and delivering projects focused on urban streets, active travel, placemaking and sustainable transport, operating at a senior level with clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams across multiple geographies. The role offers the opportunity to influence strategy, guide delivery, mentor teams and help grow a high‑performing and progressive practice.
What You’ll Be Doing
Leading the development and delivery of urban traffic engineering and active travel projects from early concept and option development through to detailed design, procurement and delivery support
Providing strategic, evidence‑based advice to clients within complex policy, funding and governance environments
Acting as a trusted senior adviser, building strong client relationships and representing Jacobs in meetings, workshops and public forums
Providing technical direction and quality assurance across multidisciplinary teams
Supporting business growth through client development, bidding and market positioning
Mentoring and developing staff, fostering an inclusive, collaborative and high‑performance culture
Here's what you'll need
Degree‑qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering or transport‑related discipline
Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional qualification (e.g. Engineers Ireland, CIHT, CEng, TPP), or the experience and professional standing to demonstrate equivalence
Extensive experience in traffic engineering, with a strong track record in urban streets, active travel, placemaking and/or complete streets projects
In‑depth knowledge of Irish standards and guidance, including DMURS, the National Cycle Manual, the Capital Works Management Framework and the NTA Project Appraisal Guidelines, along with familiarity with relevant TII standards and sustainable transport policy
Proven experience leading projects through all delivery stages, from concept to implementation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience leading reports, presentations and stakeholder workshops
Demonstrated leadership in project, client and commercial management, including responsibility for programme, resources, financial performance and quality assurance
Experience managing and mentoring teams, providing technical leadership and supporting career progression
Ability and ambition to contribute to business growth through client relationship management, bid development and market leadership
A commitment to thought leadership, knowledge sharing and shaping the future direction of the Streets and Active Travel practice
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Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs .
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here .
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