Resident Engineer

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRealis, one of the world’s leading providers of engineering professional consulting and support services with offices across Ireland.

We are seeking a Resident Engineer for a bridge construction project in the Galway/Mayo Region on a fixed term 12 month contract commencing in June 2026.

Your role

• The ideal candidate will have relevant years of experience in bridge construction, rehabilitation and maintenance.
• The candidate should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking, flexible, willing to take responsibility and comfortable working as part of a site supervision team.
• The role will involve site-based supervision, administration, monitoring and inspection of construction activities associated with a bridge construction and rehabilitation contract in the Galway/Mayo Region.

About you

• Relevant post-graduate experience of fulfilling a Resident Engineer role on projects involving the construction, repair, and rehabilitation of masonry, concrete and steel bridge structures.
• Civil/Structural Engineering Degree.
• Computer literate and with experience of relevant software (AutoCAD) and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in administering contracts using the Public Works form of contracts an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience in record keeping and reporting on the Contractor’s progress.
• Ability to work within a team environment and under own initiative to achieve project goals.
• Knowledge of current H&S regulations and best practices.
• Full driving licence and a valid SafePass.

Personal Qualities

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible approach with the ability to be able to multi-task and prioritise when necessary.
• Positive outlook and approachable manner.
• Well-motivated, able to work as part of a team or alone when required.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries and a brilliant range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture, international remote working opportunities, and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Worker Type

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.