Assistant Resident Engineer

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer for a National Road scheme situated approximately 10km west of Dundalk, Co. Louth, from Summer 2026 for approximately 14 months.

The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in civil engineering design and/or construction. The candidate should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking, flexible, willing to take responsibility and comfortable working with others in a team.

Your role

The role will involve site-based supervision, contract administration, stakeholder and client liaison, reporting, monitoring and inspection of construction activities; in tandem with a Senior Resident Engineer, a Resident Engineer and a Clerk of Works/Inspector.

About you

• Level 7 or Level 8 qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Computer literate and with experience of relevant software (AutoCAD or similar) and Microsoft Office programmes.
• Experience in supervising and inspecting the construction of roadworks including pavement, drainage, structures, ducting, signage, lighting, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience in record keeping and reporting on Contractor’s progress.
• Ability to work within a team and also work independently and under own initiative to achieve project goals.
• Knowledge of current H&S regulations and best practices.
• Working week of 8hrs per day, 5 days per week; with possibility of some weekend and night works (only if and when required).
• A vehicle will be provided during the course of the works, so applicants must hold a full driving licence.

Personal qualities

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

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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.