Associate Director

First Recruitment Group; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Cork is looking for an experienced Associate Director (Bridges) to lead their Bridge Design Team. This role offers a clear path to a Technical Director position and involves overseeing project delivery, managing teams, and driving business growth. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in bridge design and a strong track record in client relationship management, along with a relevant engineering degree and chartered status.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to inspire and manage teams within complex project delivery.
• Extensive knowledge of bridge design and rehabilitation procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to secure new business and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to bridge engineering professionals.
• Drive business growth through strategic client engagement.
• Oversee technical delivery of design projects ensuring compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Project management

Structural analysis software proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

MIDAS Civil

LUSAS

Job description

Overview

Associate Director (Bridges) – Cork. A global leader in engineering consulting and professional services is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Associate Director (Bridges) to join our Bridge Design Team in Cork. This role presents an exceptional opportunity for career advancement, with a clear pathway to a Technical Director position supported by our senior leadership team.

Location: Cork • Salary: €70,000 - €98,000 • Employment Type: Permanent, Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to a team of bridge engineering professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Drive the growth of the business through strategic client engagement and the preparation of competitive tender bids for professional services contracts.
• Conduct short, medium-, and long-term resource planning to ensure project delivery is efficient and effective.
• Oversee the technical delivery of bridge design and structural engineering projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Lead medium- to large-scale projects, managing scope, budgets, timelines, and quality assurance processes.
• Serve as the primary interface with clients and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project objectives.
• Develop and mentor junior engineers, fostering talent and promoting professional growth within the team.
• Support and, where required, undertake Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) duties in line with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to inspire and manage teams, with a track record of delivering complex projects successfully.
• Extensive knowledge of bridge design, inspection, assessment, and rehabilitation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop client relationships and secure new business opportunities.
• Proficiency in managing multidisciplinary projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in client-facing roles.
• Expertise in structural analysis software such as MIDAS Civil or LUSAS, and a solid understanding of Eurocodes.
• Experience with the design and refurbishment of concrete, steel, and masonry structures.
• Strong familiarity with Irish and/or UK regulations and practices.
• Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng, MIStructE, or equivalent).
• Significant post-graduate experience in bridge engineering, including work on Irish projects.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.