Deputy Project Manager

About the Opportunity

Our Ireland Roads team is seeking a Deputy Project Manager/Principal Engineer with experience in the Roads Sector to be part of a team working on major national road schemes including the 85km A5 Western Transport Corridor, A29 Cookstown Bypass, N/M20 Cork to Limerick Project, and Public Transport schemes.

The successful candidate will lead and help grow a team undertaking preliminary and detailed designs for major national Roads schemes and local authority transport improvements across Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Delivering project management support on Major Road schemes
• Analysis, problem solving, and preparation of reports
• Financial administration including in-month updates, month end reporting, and invoicing
• Supporting the Project Manager in various tasks
• Leading a team of project staff
• Providing professional and technical guidance

About You

The successful candidate will be degree qualified in civil engineering or another appropriate subject and be a member of an appropriate professional engineering institution. Experience of working to UK or Ireland Roads standards is essential.

Key qualifications and skills include:

• Degree in Civil Engineering
• Incorporated or Chartered Status (AMICE/MICE/EI or equivalent) or equivalent experience
• Experience in Civil engineering or roads projects
• Full driver’s license
• Proven track record of dealing with Clients and forging effective relationships

Benefits

• Work-life balance with hybrid working policy
• Inclusivity & Belonging through employee resource groups
• Health & Wellbeing support including Virtual GP service and Gymflex scheme
• Flexibility with WSP My Hour and part-time, flexible working arrangements
• Development opportunities through training, mentoring, and Chartership

About Company

WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms with over 72,800 employees globally. In the UK and Ireland, we have over 9,000 professionals dedicated to creating positive impacts on the communities we serve through innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

Eligibility

WSP positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of background or characteristics. We are committed to inclusivity, belonging, and supporting our employees.