Senior Resident Engineer - Co. LouthRoughan & O'Donovan (ROD) is looking to recruit a senior resident engineer for a 36-month, fixed-term contract role on the Narrow Water Bridge Project in Co. Louth.Job type: Fixed-term contractContract duration: 36 monthsLocation: Omeath, Co. LouthSalary: CompetitiveAbout the roleAs a senior resident engineer on the Narrow Water Bridge Project, you will be part of the site-based team responsible for the supervision of the construction of the Narrow Water Bridge. You will report directly to the project resident engineer.This project provides a new crossing over the Newry River to the north of Carlingford Lough. The single carriageway road and bridge, which have a combined length of 600m, will link the R173 Omeath to Newry Road in Co. Louth with the A2 Newry to Warrenpoint Road in Co. Down.The bridge consists of a 138.50m fixed cabled-stayed main span and a 56.8 m rolling bascule opening span designed to span the Newry River. The cable-stayed, moveable bridge will accommodate pedestrians, cyclists and vehicular traffic.The works will primarily involve:marine works consisting of combi-pile cofferdams, piling for pier foundations, construction of reinforced concrete pile caps, piers and abutmentsfabrication of steel superstructure for fixed and rolling bascule spansincremental construction of cable-stayed main spansrolling bascule span deck launchmechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation (MEICA) for the rolling bascule span and associated control room and buildingbridge deck finishes, including parapets, railings, lighting etc.construction of pile supported navigation tower, bridge fendering system and Aids to Navigationconstruction of an approach road, roundabouts, variable message signs for opening bridge, control building and associated site development works, greenway underpass and associated greenway ramp and reinforced earth retaining wallDutiesYour duties will include supervision of:all marine works for the bridge structure, including cofferdams and reinforced concrete substructuresall civil and marines works for the construction of the roadbridge deck superstructure erection and finishesthe movable spans and associated infrastructure and commissioning of sameEssentialDegree in engineering or construction management (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent)At least 10 years’ postgraduate experience in civil engineering works (preferably marine and bridgeworks), with a minimum of five years’ site-based experience on bridge, marine or civil worksExperience in the role of senior resident engineer (or equivalent) on civil engineering works, including at least one steel bridge (fixed or movable) over a river with a construction value more than €10 million (exclusive of VAT)Experience in administering the public works forms of contractExperience of civil engineering projects involving construction works over environmentally sensitive watercoursesExperience in the review and monitoring of Environmental Operating Plan(s) for civil engineering projects, including at least one project involving works crossing or directly adjacent to environmentally/ecologically designated sites and sensitive watercoursesExperience in implementing procedures and systems for accurate record keepingKnowledge and awareness of health and safety legislationChartered engineer status (CEng MIEI or equivalent)Good organisational skillsMotivated individual with a strong work ethicExcellent written and oral communication skillsFluency/high level of proficiency in spoken and written EnglishDesirableExperience in movable bridges, including supervising and monitoring a team for FAT and SAT acceptance of MEICA components and systems of the movable bridgeExperience with construction of cofferdams and marine piling in significant river coursesWhat to expect when you join Roughan & O'DonovanRoughan and O’Donovan (ROD) is a leading civil, environmental and structural engineering consultancy. An independently owned firm, we employ a multidisciplinary team of more than 200 people, of 20 different nationalities, in our Dublin and UK offices.Our portfolio features:bridges, including cable-stayed and moveable bridgeshighways, roads, public transport and greenways in Ireland and the UKresidential, health, education, office and retail developmentsasset managementresearch and developmentenvironmental servicesCurrent and recent projects include:enhancing Motorway Operation Services (eMOS) programmeHerring Bridge, Great Yarmouth, UKA6 Dungiven to Drumahoe Dualling schemeDART+ WestBusConnectsWhen you join ROD, you will become part of a team recognised for outstanding technical skill and passion for excellence. You will have access to the exceptional training opportunities our award-winning CPD programme provides and enjoy a workplace that supports growth, flexibility and creativity. We offer health and wellbeing packages, flexible working and life event supports, so whatever challenges life may bring, you can feel secure in the knowledge that you will be taken care of.We are a friendly team with an active social committee. From surfing weekends and ski events to tag rugby and cycling challenges, you'll find lots of ways to get involved.How to applyAddress your cover letter to Human Resources Apply by clicking the link: https://rb.gy/4i9cq9Roughan & O’Donovan is an equal opportunity employer. Roughan & O'Donovan will retain, for at least one year, all records arising through the recruitment process for compliance purposes in line with the Employment Equality Acts, 1998-2015.Roughan & O'Donovan is not accepting unsolicited CVs from search firms. CVs submitted by search firms without a valid written search agreement, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the sole property of Roughan & O'Donovan, and no fee will be paid in the event of candidate(s) being hired.