Assistant Engineer

Location/s: Cork or Dublin, IE
Recruiter contact: William Bates

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 
We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy. 

Overview of the role

Key responsibilities and duties include:

• Designing and checking civil engineering design solutions


• Production of drawings, designs, specifications and other technical design information to support project delivery


• Contributing to BIM and 3D modelling activities


• Working with technical experts within the civil engineering and station teams as well as cross-discipline to provide integrated design solutions


• Identify and mitigate project risks, implementing effective solutions to address challenges


• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development


• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery

Candidate specification
Essential:

• The candidate must demonstrate a suitable track record of engineering experience in general civil/structural engineering to undertake the role


• Proficiency in civil engineering software, excellent communication and collaborative capability to support technical delivery


• Excellent coordination and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams


• Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering or related field


• Chartered or Working towards Chartered Professional status with a relevant Institution/Organisation


• Enthusiastic and willing to take on new challenges and develop their career! 
   

Desirable:

• Experience within the TII Project Delivery of Major & Minor Schemes, NTA Programmes including


• Public Transport Infrastructure enhancement and Active Travel Projects for Local Authorities


• Strong technical skills and a detailed understanding of standards and local client requirements for the design of railway infrastructure


• Demonstrate understanding of project management, and independently to lead technical development


• Engaged local industry connections
   

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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


• Pension matched up to 7% of base salary


• Competitive annual leave


• An annual professional institution subscription


• Life insurance


• Income continuance


• Enhanced Paternity leave


• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance


• Cycle to work scheme


• Travel TaxSaver tickets


• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development – we are accredited by Engineers Ireland


• Mentoring and support for career development and progression

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