Senior Engineer Job Description
**Project Overview:**
The Glenamuck District Distributor Road Scheme is a project under our Framework Agreement with Dunlaoghaire Rathdown County Council. This project includes the construction of 890m of four-lane dual carriageway, 1800m of dual carriageway, existing junction upgrades, and includes structures, drainage, utilities, Accommodation Works, and substantial traffic and pedestrian management with the existing live roads in the area.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Prepare programme and working budget with your manager: synchronise with labour and plant budgets, decide critical path & ensure 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 program 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.
* Ensure effective systems exist for the tracking of dockets, the approval of labour & plant allocation sheets, etc.
* 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 Tendering dept. 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.
**Requirements:**
* Degree, HND, HNC, qualification in Construction/Engineering/Logistics or equivalent.
* Proven track record in delivering construction/civils/logistics operations.
* Management skills (control and management of employees).
* Commercially aware with excellent organisational skills.
* Excellent communication skills and customer-focused.
* Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
* Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Proactive approach to work.
* Working as part of a team to deliver the objective of the department and project as a whole.
* Enthusiastic, collaborative approach.
**What We Offer:**
* Opportunities to work with a great team on some of Ireland's largest, dynamic, and most exciting construction and civil engineering projects.
* Opportunity to develop your skills to the highest industry standards at one of the country's largest construction firms.
* Competitive salaries along with benefits such as:
o 8% pension contribution.
o Private Health Insurance.
o Generous annual leave.
o 2 Wellbeing days annually.
o Learning & Development opportunities - internal progression is encouraged and fostered.
o Company vehicles (role-dependent).