Project Assurance Engineer

Are you a practical, delivery focused engineer with both site experience and contract awareness? Join our project teams delivering nationally significant D&B infrastructure projects in Ireland including metro, aviation, rail, water and highway schemes comprising tunnelling and other heavy civil works, and help ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

Join our Project & Programme Management team and help us deliver excellent outcomes

Your new role

As a Project Assurance Engineer you will provide on-site technical and NEC contract support to the project team from enabling works through to completion. You will supervise construction activities, check quality and safety, support inspections and testing, and help with handover and defect resolution. You will work closely with the Project Engineering Manager and may undertake delegated contract supervision duties.

Working pattern

This is a predominantly site-based role, with a majority of projects delivered in and around Dublin.

Your key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day site supervision and technical input
• Ensure work complies with scope, contract, quality, HSSE and programme requirements
• Review and comment on contractor documents (QMPs, ITPs, method statements, risk assessments)
• Agree and witness inspections and testing; monitor off-site fabrication and as-built information
• Monitor contractor and consultant performance and raise issues for resolution
• Support claims, compensation events and basic contract administration
• Inspect completed work, manage defects and oversee remedial action
• Maintain site records, diary entries and progress photographs
• Support reporting, site meetings and stakeholder engagement
• Assist with subcontractor checks and project close-out activities

About you

• Relevant degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or similar
• NEC ECC Supervision Accreditation
• Chartered member of a relevant professional body e.g. Engineers Ireland, RICS or equivalent
• Over 5–10 years’ experience delivering complex D&B infrastructure projects
• Experience in leading small teams
• Practical site supervision skills and understanding of construction methods
• Good report writing, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commitment to HSSE and quality

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your development and learning opportunities
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• An inclusive culture that welcomes your individuality
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients and varied projects
• The long-term thinking and stability of a foundation owned company
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contributions
• Private medical cover and life assurance

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application and CV online. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

Application deadline: 31.07.2026

Interviews will be held throughout the recruitment process; the advert may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [email protected] with such requests.