Job Description
We have potential career opportunities in our Transport Sector for a Resident Engineers & Senior Resident Engineers to manage and supervise large transport infrastructure projects across Ireland. Successful candidates will be joining a recognised leader in the delivery of consultancy services to the roads and transportation industry in Ireland or the UK and will be offered a dynamic and rewarding career with varied and interesting projects. We pride ourselves on delivering a first class quality service to our Clients, based on recruiting, developing and rewarding the best professionals in the business. We also offer a comprehensive and structured, professional training and development programme. About the Role: The duties of the roles shall include, but not be limited to: Site Supervision of large transport infrastructure projects. Liaison between Employers Representative (ER) /contractor and client. Quality Control, to ensure works are carried out in accordance with Contract Specification and Design drawings, and to ensure: The integrity of existing services. Materials used are to specification and per design. Appropriate placement of materials. Adequate backfill and compaction. Testing is in accordance with the specification and reporting of non-compliances. The setting-out of the works. Changes as they arise on site are notified to the ER, including liaising with relevant client technical staff to ensure the changes are not detrimental to client assets. Checking that all Traffic Management Plans and phasing of Construction Works, are as agreed with client Traffic Section and in accordance with Chapter 8 of the current Traffic Signs Manual, ensuring safe accommodation of vehicular and pedestrian movements through the works. To ensure compliance with the conditions as set out in the relevant licenses for the works. Monitoring progress on site relative to Construction programme. Key Skills/Attributes: The applicant must be a Chartered Engineer. The applicant must have good Project Management experience. The applicant must have at least 7 years relevant experience in the design and supervision of traffic / road / drainage related schemes. The applicant must be familiar with the various forms of ‘Conditions of Contract.’ Experience in the contract administration of Public Works Contracts is essential. The applicant must have a good understanding of applying the current legislation relating to Safety & Health on construction sites. The applicant must have experience in site administration and agreeing payments to Contractors. Hold a full Irish/EU Driving License. Hold a valid current SAFEPASS card. What we offer you: We will give you the opportunity to work with some of the best talent in this industry. We offer you a work environment that encourages collaboration and innovative thinking to drive solutions-based outputs that deliver sustainable benefit for our clients, their projects and the environment. We also actively encourage global mobility opportunities for our talented people, enabling us to deliver interconnected sectors and services, and make RPS a great place to do great work. Our employees are rewarded with competitive salaries, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including: 23 days holiday increasing with service + bank holidays, Company pension scheme, Disability Scheme, Share Purchase Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme, Professional Memberships and Sponsored Education. About RPS: RPS is a leading global professional services firm with over 4,600 people. We benefit from the scale of business that allows us to work on large and/or exciting projects and, at the same time, we retain the local presence in our markets which fosters positive engagement with our clients. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value in a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Connecting with our global expertise we make it easy for our clients to create winning solutions for their communities and their clients. By being confidently pragmatic we solve problems that matter. We make complex easy. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future. Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion: Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work. ‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace: ‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’ Recruitment Agencies: We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. 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