Senior Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Senior Design Engineer to join our transportation team and contribute to the successful delivery of roads and active travel infrastructure projects across a range of scales and complexity.

This role is suited to an engineer with 7+ years’ experience in civil engineering design who is confident delivering projects through multiple phases and is ready to take ownership of technical workstreams with a high degree of autonomy. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading design activities on active travel projects, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting the delivery of high-quality, sustainable transport solutions.

You will work closely with Project Managers and Project Directors while developing your own leadership capability, supporting junior staff, and contributing to collaborative project environments. We support flexible career development, whether you wish to progress as a technical specialist, move toward project management, or develop a blend of both pathways.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on meaningful transportation projects within a supportive and collaborative consultancy that values professional growth, initiative, and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design packages and coordinate technical delivery across active travel and roads projects.
• Support the delivery of projects through feasibility, concept, preliminary, and detailed design phases.
• Take ownership of technical outputs, demonstrating initiative and the ability to work with autonomy.
• Collaborate closely with CAD and BIM teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality design deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to graduate and junior engineers.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary coordination and stakeholder engagement as part of project delivery.
• Apply sound engineering judgement and problem-solving skills to address complex design challenges.
• Support Project Managers and Project Directors in programme management, technical reviews, and delivery planning.
• Promote sustainable design principles aligned with active travel and integrated transport objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years’ experience working on civil engineering projects, with a focus on roads and/or active travel infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects across multiple design and project lifecycle phases.
• Ability to take ownership of workstreams and operate effectively with limited supervision.
• Experience leading elements of design delivery within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong collaboration skills, including experience working with CAD and BIM technicians.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers.
• Chartered Engineer status preferred (or actively progressing toward chartership).
• Strong problem-solving ability, communication skills, and a proactive attitude.
• Interest in progressing toward Project Manager responsibilities considered advantageous but not essential.
• Familiarity with Irish transportation and active travel design standards and guidance desirable.

Additional Information

• Opportunity to lead design on impactful active travel and transportation projects.
• Supportive environment with clear pathways for technical and project management progression.
• Mentorship and assistance for engineers aspiring to move toward Project Manager roles.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary and high-profile infrastructure programmes.
• A collaborative, people-focused culture with strong technical support.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing CPD, chartership, and professional development support.

Additional Information

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer, and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.