Your new company This organisation is a large, semi-state utilities company with bases throughout Ireland. This particular role is based within their Cork office, working with the Asset Delivery Function to oversee planning, design and delivery of the organisation's portfolio. This role is a 24-month fixed-term contract, but has a strong possibility of offering a permanent opportunity also. Your new role Duties and Responsibilities: Production of Transmission and Distribution estimates and detailed distribution designs for customer work and gaining estimate approvals, whilst ensuring compliance with approved processes and procedures. Conduct the preliminary assessment of each project to identify the scope of work. Identify any statutory or internal pre-requisites such as licences and permits, planning, archaeology, environmental screening, wayleaves, non-routine operations. Conduct localised modelling analysis for projects using the internal software. Complete Design Stage Risk Assessments, including ATEX requirements and Environmental Risk Assessments. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Business Development, Asset Delivery, Asset Operations, Financial Control & Planning, HSQ, Land & Consents, Businesslink, Local Authorities, Clients etc.). Application of the Compatible Unit Library (rate card), ensuring material inventory costs and labour rates are correct. Develop library of pro-rata costs for non-standard works e.g., construction costs. Carry out detailed estimates on Maximo within agreed timelines, ensuring SLA performance targets are met. Perform Net Present Value (NPV) analysis for small projects and medium projects and consequently determining the customer contribution. Responsible for sign-off/approval of design's/estimates completed by the Estimation Team. Contribute to Expenditure Approval Committee (EAC) papers to attain financial approval for technically approved designs. Research the network, considering future land development and Commission for Regulation of Utilities Connection Policy requirements when designing utility connections. Create design drawings and design specifications on GIS software for issuing to internal and external stakeholders. Support the GIS data capture process for both Transmission and Distribution network data, including QA/QC processes. Partaking in the ongoing development of estimation and design related processes and procedures. Work as part of the estimation team to deliver excellence in estimation/design practice. Supporting team development in areas such as cross-skilling within Project Services, which allows greater resource flexibility whilst minimising requirement for external costs. Raising risks and issues as appropriate to Senior Design Engineer(s). Preparing and circulating periodic project status reports as required. Assist the Estimation Manager in the ongoing management of the estimation function, whilst ensuring customer focus. Other duties may be assigned from time to time. What you'll need to succeed Proven technical competence is essential - Engineering degree or relevant level 8 qualification required with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience, preferably in the natural gas or similar industry. Quantity Surveying experience an advantage. You will have knowledge of the engineering design process and an understanding of process safety in the application of designs. Enthusiastic self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process development. Strong analytical and commercial acumen with a high level of computer literacy. Ability to set high standards, by encouraging others to assume responsibility and accountability for tasks Ability to set up ongoing procedures to collect and review information as needed. Have a working knowledge of H&S standards and risk management systems, e.g. Design Risk Assessment, ability to identify hazards and eliminate in the design process. You will have demonstrated judgment and decision-making capability to achieve common goals. You are comfortable taking the initiative and constantly seek out opportunities to learn new skills. You will have experience of working within teams and across virtual teams to deliver on shared goals and objectives. Knowledge of relevant Gas Standards, Codes of Practice and Statutory Requirements would be desirable. What you'll get in return Excellent salary with opportunity to work on some of the most cutting-edge projects happening in the country right now. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Ireland is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment (Ireland) Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Estimation Engineering Utilities Benefits: €184.64 to €230.77 per day