Senior Road Engineer / Planner

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Galway. 

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. 

The Opportunity

We currently have a requirement for a Senior Engineer interested in the planning and delivery of roads and streets projects to join our Roads and Streets team in Ireland. The successful candidate will work within the Roads and Streets team delivering a range of urban and rural design projects including road projects (both road improvements and new roads), urban street design incorporating Public Transport and Active Travel and Greenway projects.

The successful candidate will gain invaluable experience within an established consultancy with flexible working options between home and office. They will be involved in a diverse and challenging range of projects for high profile clients within Ireland and further afield. This role also offers the successful candidate long-term opportunities for career development.

Projects 

• Rural and Urban Road Improvement Schemes working for Transport Infrastructure Ireland and local authorities;
• Active Travel projects in urban settings and rural Greenways
• Public Transport Priority projects and Development of TII Publication documents and associated research projects with European partners such as Conference of European Directors of Road (CEDR); and
• Design and Build / PPP projects working for leading Irish and overseas contractors. 

As a Senior Roads Engineer/Planner at Arup, you will:

• Manage the delivery of the design, appraisal and coordination with other multi-disciplinary contributors to projects. 
• You will be required to deliver projects to the required technical standards in a timely manner, reporting to the project manager as appropriate.
• Work in a vibrant team delivering sustainable transport solutions on complex projects at various stages of development from planning, appraisal and environmental evaluation to detailed design, construction and handover.
• Managing the delivery of technical designs for major interurban roads projects and also urban street design incorporating active travel and public transport infrastructure components.
• Undertaking research and developing reports to provide technical advice to national transport authorities.  
• Ensuring that relevant legislation, regulations, policies, strategies and technical guidance is interpreted and followed
• Implementing the appropriate QA procedures for all deliverables and ensure compliance with H&S requirements.
• Communicating effectively and in a team environment with colleagues and project managers, other internal design disciplines, clients and contractors.      

Does this role inspire you?

We're looking for someone with the current projects/skills and attributes: 

• Transport Planning
• Detailed Design of Roads and Streets Projects
• EIA
• AA
• Compulsory Purchase Orders
• Utility/Service Diversions
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Public Consultation
• AutoCAD and/or ArcMap GIS
• BIM Processes and ISO 19650
• TII Publications (Standards and Technical)

 We look for the following in your education/profile: 

• Level 8 Degree in Civil / Environmental Engineering or similar
• Transport, planning or environmental management related final year project / Masters Qualification desirable
• Charted Engineer with recognised body

We also value: 

• Strong digital skills and a keen interest in developing sustainable infrastructure solutions
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.
• Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness and respect.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. 

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?