Job Title: Site Engineer / Technician (Public Service)
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Site Engineer to join our team in Kerry, Ireland. As a Site Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the construction and maintenance of drainage and flood risk management projects in the South West Region of Ireland.
About the Role:
The successful candidate will have a Level 7 degree in Civil Engineering and 3 years' experience with a main contractor on the construction of civil engineering projects. You will also need to possess excellent communication, problem-solving, and IT skills, as well as a valid driving licence and a Safe Pass Card.
Key Responsibilities:
* Organisation, direction, and supervision of project construction and maintenance, including direction and supervision of direct labour force
* Production of method statements and risk assessments and checking that works are carried out in accordance with such documentation
* Setting out including levelling / Total-station / GPS work in accordance with the drawings and specifications provided
* Assisting in the assessment of Section 50 and Minor Works applications
* Monitoring the works and ensuring that they are carried out in accordance with the design drawings and specification
* Managing the Quality Assurance file, including but not limited to the following: concrete QA including making of concrete cubes, earthworks QA, Survey QA
* Investigation and reporting on matters arising from project construction and maintenance, including review of technical reports and outputs prepared by engineering consultants as part of the delivery of flood relief schemes
* Liaising with other public bodies, local authorities, local organisations and individuals including the assessment of applications for funding from local authorities to undertake minor flood alleviation and coastal protection works
* Implementing QA procedures, concrete pre/post pour checks, RFI's and resolving technical issues
* Management of sub-contractors
* Disseminate information from drawings, specifications, etc. to foremen, operatives, subcontractors, so that they clearly understand what is required
* Interpret design plans, specifications, and technical drawings to determine accurate on-site locations, measurements, and levels for construction activities
* Providing assistance with the procurement of goods and services
* Liaising with the local authority and stakeholders including statutory agencies
* Prepare and maintain accurate site reports and records, including daily diaries, site inspections, and progress reports
* Assist in the preparation and maintenance of project documentation, including setting out records, as-built drawings, and quality control reports
* Implement company health, safety, environmental and quality policies in conjunction with the Safety Officer & PM
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate with a competitive salary and standard civil service travel and subsistence rates will apply where applicable.