Job Description
Senior Engineer required for a project in South Dublin, responsible for managing a team and overseeing the construction of a major road scheme.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Engineer to join our civil team on a project based in South Dublin. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team and overseeing the construction of a major road scheme, including the construction of 890m of four lane dual carriageway, 1800m of dual carriageway, existing junction upgrades, and structures, drainage, utilities, Accommodation Works and substantial traffic and pedestrian management.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Prepare programme and working budget with your manager, synchronising with labour and plant budgets, deciding critical path and ensuring day-to-day activities are prioritised and planned.
- Ensure the works are carried out in accordance with the contract documents and relevant instructions.
- Identify and analyse problem areas/activities, particularly those with cost or programme implications, develop strategies and alternatives, and implement appropriate solutions.
- Organise and schedule resources in a productive and cost-effective manner.
- Manage the flow of information and documentation.
- Ensure all documentation relevant to the Contract (technical, financial, contractual, and administrative) is prepared in a timely manner.
- Arrange and run weekly site meetings, delegate action items and follow up.
- Support your foreman.
- Check outputs, quantities, critical activities and costs on a weekly basis (costs vs. budget re labour, plant, material, sub-contractors and day-works).
- Give feedback to the Tendering department on actual outputs.
- Manage the project cash flow in conjunction with the PQS and your manager.
- Be guided by the Commercial Procedures Manual.
- Report monthly on progress vs. programme, cost vs. budget, cost vs. value, cost to completion, variations, delays, and any other problem issues.
- Ensure the MCRR is prepared on time.
- Procure, negotiate and let subcontract and supplier packages in conjunction with the PQS, your manager and purchasing department where appropriate.
- Enforce the 'calling off' of materials.
- Implement the Company's Quality Management System (QMS) on site.
- Ensure that the Site Quality Plan is developed from the QMS and that all personnel on site, including subcontractors personnel, are fully aware of their requirements and that they operate the system effectively.
- Organise and control operations & personnel on site so that the works proceed safely.
- Implement the Company's Safety Management System (SMS).
- Ensure that the Site Safety Plan is developed from the SMS and that all personnel on site, including subcontractors personnel, are fully aware of their requirements and that they operate the system effectively.
- Review and approve temporary works methods.
- Implement in accordance with the Company Temporary Works Procedures.
- Maintain the trust of others in your day-to-day dealings, and in so far as it depends on you, maintain good relations with the client's team - keep them informed of programme, plans, claims & delays.
- Manage & lead those staff assigned to the project.
- Recruit, select, develop, inspire, praise, correct & discipline as appropriate.
- Monitor industrial relations issues with the hourly-paid workforce.
- Conduct performance reviews with all subordinate staff.
- Ensure site staff receive relevant and appropriate training.
- Mentor junior staff.
- Assume the duties of a senior engineer where necessary.
About You
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Engineer with a proven track record in delivering construction/civils/logistics operations. You will have a degree, HND, HNC, qualification in Construction/Engineering/Logistics or equivalent, and excellent management, commercial, communication and interpersonal skills.
About Us
We are a leading construction and civil engineering company committed to building a sustainable tomorrow. Our values of sustainability, inclusivity, collaboration, reliability and ownership enable us to achieve our ambitions. We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work.