Associate / Principal Engineer

RPS Group

  • Ballincollig, Co Cork
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 24 days ago
Associate / Principal EngineerRPS, a Tetra Tech company is looking for a Principal Engineers and Associates to work as key members of the Buildings & Infrastructure Team.About the TeamThe Buildings & Infrastructure team delivers engineering projects across sectors like healthcare, education, housing, industrial, manufacturing, data centres, and energy. We balance structural integrity, sustainability, materials, cost, and constructability to meet complex demands. Digitalization is central to our delivery, allowing clients engage with designs from concept to handover and soft-landing. With decades of expertise, we help clients integrate design goals through innovative engineering, supported by architecture and development services.Your Impact:Join RPS, a Tetra Tech company to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to grow your career while leaving a lasting legacy.What you will be doing:
  • Grow our business by strengthening relationships with existing clients and supporting expansion into new markets
  • Conducting activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
  • Leading / project managing all stages of projects involving the design, procurement, supervision, and certification of new Buildings & Infrastructure projects.
  • Working as part of multi-disciplinary design teams in the delivery of Buildings & Infrastructure projects.
  • Providing structural engineering technical expertise and mentoring young engineers.
  • Providing a high-quality service to our clients in the Public and Private Sectors.
Who we are looking for:The ideal candidate for this role will have relevant experience in the engineering consultancy industry and will become a valued member of our Buildings & Infrastructure team. Key Skills & Attributes include:
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide teams.
  • Team Player with excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
  • Ability to work closely with Clients to achieve high levels of satisfaction and win-win outcomes.
  • Project Management - Extensive experience in all aspects of delivering projects and programmes of work, including budgeting, forecasting and cost control. Experience of leading, coaching and training project managers.
  • Possess a high level of technical capability and experience in the use of structural and civil engineering design software.
  • Track record of working on Building & Infrastructure projects in a collaborative BIM environment.
  • Experience in bid management is advantageous.
Qualifications:
  • A Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (Level 8) as a minimum; a Masters qualification (Level 9) is advantageous.
  • Associate = Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience
  • Principal Engineer = Minimum of 9 years' relevant experience
  • Chartered Engineer status (CEng, MICE or equivalent).
  • Hold a clean driving licence
What is in it for you?We're proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master's degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide learning and development for everyone.We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects.Embracing diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles is at the heart of what we do. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop the ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You'll be joining a diverse community of experts and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.Why choose RPS, a Tetra Tech company:In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organisation.We design, and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech's strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.We're a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that's right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs - this is a workplace that works for you.About Tetra Tech:Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With over 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.#LI-MO2 #LI-HYBRID #LI-REMOTERecruitment Agencies
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