Principal/Senior Railway Permanent Way Engineers in Leeds

Roughan O’Donovan (ROD) is looking to recruit talented principal/senior railway permanent way engineers for permanent positions in our expanding railways team.

Job type: Permanent

Location: Dublin, Cork or Leeds

Salary: Competitive

Background

As a member of our railways team, you will work across a range of projects, including light rail, heavy rail and railway asset management. Our clients include Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, local authorities and leading contractors in the implementation of railway schemes.

Current And Recent Projects Include:

• George’s Dock Bridge
• Waterford City Public Infrastructure Project
• DART+ West Cork Area Commuter Rail (CACR) Programme

Essential Requirements

• An honours degree in railway or civil/structural engineering (Minimum Level 9 qualification in the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent)
• Principal Railway Permanent Way Engineers require 10+ years’ post qualification experience in design and implementation
• Senior Railway Permanent Way Engineers require 5 to 10 years’ post qualification experience in design and implementation
• Proficiency in track alignment design and associated software/technologies
• Detailed knowledge of vignole and trough rail technology
• Detailed knowledge of permanent way design in street and ballasted track, including permanent way elements, earthworks and drainage
• Working knowledge of Irish and UK design standards in the field of railway design
• Strong design skills
• Excellent attention to detail and quality design outputs
• Excellent analysis skills
• Experience of track inspection and assessment
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Proven project management skills and experience
• Comfortable working in a busy environment with tight deadlines
• Flexible, motivated and focused
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartered status with a recognised professional body
• Fluency/high level of proficiency in spoken and written English

About Roughan And O’Donovan (ROD)

Roughan O'Donovan (ROD) is a leading civil, environmental and structural engineering consultancy. An independently owned firm, we employ a multidisciplinary team of more than 260 people, of 20 different nationalities, in our Dublin, Cork and UK offices. Our people are the heart of our business, and we invest heavily in their personal and professional development through all stages of career development. We are an Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer and operate an Institution of Civil Engineers training scheme. We offer wellness packages, flexible working and life-event supports, so whatever challenges life may bring, you can feel secure in the knowledge that you will be taken care of. We are a friendly team with an active social committee. From surfing weekends and ski events to tag rugby and cycling challenges, you'll find lots of ways to get involved.

To Apply

Address your cover letter to Human Resources. Apply by clicking on the link: https://shorturl.at/i6Inh

Roughan O’Donovan is an equal opportunity employer. Roughan O'Donovan will retain, for at least one year, all records arising through the recruitment process for compliance purposes in line with the Employment Equality Acts, 1998-2015. Roughan O'Donovan is not accepting unsolicited CVs from search firms. CVs submitted by search firms without a valid written search agreement, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the sole property of Roughan O'Donovan, and no fee will be paid in the event of candidate(s) being hired. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Roughan & O'Donovan by 2x.

Seniority level: Executive

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology, Civil Engineering