Principal Engineer

Do you have what it takes to transform society?

Do you enjoy being part of a dynamic and inclusive team where respect for people is a priority? Then Sweco is the place to be!

We are currently looking for a talented and motivated Principal Engineer to join our Transportation team in Ireland, based in our office in Cork city centre. At Sweco we recognise the importance of work life balance and offer colleagues hybrid working and flexible working.

What does the role involve?

Working as a Principal Engineer in the team we'll offer you exposure to varied project work, both operating client side and in a design and build environment working on publicly funded and private developer projects.

You will undertake (engineering) design and development through the application of proven techniques and procedures to develop appropriate solutions to customer problems including:

• Undertaking and leading significant elements of the detailed design; e.g. drawings, specifications, reports and calculations etc, to achieve the optimum solution for the project.
• Working in close collaboration with our team and other disciplines and having an appreciation of their role.
• Providing technical guidance and support to our colleagues and assist, where practicable, in mentoring and development.
• Ensuring deliverables are carried out within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Ensuring that solutions meet client needs and expectations are met/exceeded.
• Liaising with our clients and contractors and supervising works on site when required.
• Ensuring that all work is carried out to the Company's IMS, and current H&S legislation requirements.

To be successful in this role you'll possess:

• A relevant degree and have chartered status with a professional body
• Demonstrable capability in the planning and delivery of road and/or active travel scheme projects
• Ability to lead and manage a project team taking responsibility for deliverables
• Experience of undertaking highway geometric design in accordance with the DMRB, using Bentley MX /OpenRoads or Civils 3D
• Strong experience of CAD software packages (e.g. AutoCAD) and a sound understanding of their use in the design process for BIM
• A sound understanding of road design to meet Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations and to ensure Safety by Design best practices are achieved
• The confidence to present design solutions and progress both internally and externally to clients
• A desire to learn, progress and challenge yourself
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A good all round understanding of quality management systems and processes, financial project management systems, business and commercial issues (preferred)
• Experience in undertaking role of PSDP on multidisciplinary transportation projects (preferred)
• Experience as a Road Safety Audit Team Leader or Member would also be advantageous (preferred)
• If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression and are motivated by leading people while delivering high quality transport engineering services, then we'd love to hear from you

Employee Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
• Competitive pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Allowance towards Permanent Health Insurance
• Company car or car allowance
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
• Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
• We plant a tree for all new starters!

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

It's important to us that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.

Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly.

We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer which reflects our commitment to fair pay and support for all colleagues.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If I have a disability, can I get help (reasonable adjustments) with the application process?

If you're an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, please contact for assistance.

In order to address your request the following information is needed:

• Name
• The best method for contacting you (Phone or email)
• The position title
• Requisition/vacancy number

Upon receipt of this information, we'll respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Let's transform society together at Sweco!