PUNCH Consulting Engineers is one of Ireland's leading and most experienced Civil & Structural Engineering Consultancies. Since 1973, we have grown to be one of the largest Irish-owned consultancies, with vast experience in multi-disciplinary services including Civil, Environmental, Structural, Roads & Bridges, Marine & Energy and Conservation. We have offices in Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Galway and Glasgow and Macclesfield in the UK.
We currently have an exciting "high profile" career opportunity for an experienced Senior Resident Engineer to lead a small team of Resident Engineers in the supervision of the Pier Improvements Design and Build project on the island of Inis Oírr. The position is for an initial 20-month contract commencing in early 2025. There is also the potential for an extension to the initial contract in a part-time capacity during the 12-month defects period.
The successful candidate will be joining a national and international leader in the delivery of sustainable multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy solutions in the marine environment.
The following team set up can be expected for the majority of the duration of the project:
The RE team will be based in a rented house in Connemara (not on the island) and each team member is free to avail of spending 3 or 4 nights each week there (based on a 5-day working week).Each team member will spend 1 or 2 nights each week on the island (based on a 5-day working week). On nights when no site supervision is needed, the hospitality for which the island is famous is there to be enjoyed.Each team member will spend 3 or 4 full days per week working on the island (based on a 5-day working week), together with one other team member during the overlap hours of 11:00am to 4:30pm each day.Each team member will have 1 or 2 days each week when they won't travel to the island at all, but will supervise the quarrying, casting, and transhipping facilities located in and around the Connemara area.About The Role The key duties of the role shall include, but not be limited to:
Assist the Employer's Representative in liaising with the Engineering Representative, contractor, client and all major stakeholders.Organise adequate supervision at all times during construction works on the site.Review and assess Contractor claims and writing reports on same.Review and report on Contractor payment applications against work completed.Monitor progress on site relative to the Construction programme.Ensure compliance with the conditions as set out in the relevant licenses for the works.Assessment of all relevant contractor submittals, including method statements, for compliance with the works Requirements, and liaison with the Employers Representative.Supervision of the works, keeping records, measuring, managing correspondence, and contractual documentation.Ensure works are carried out in accordance with Contract Specification and Design drawings.Check that all Traffic Management Plans and phasing of Construction Works are as agreed with the client and relevant stakeholders in accordance with Chapter 8 of the current Traffic Signs Manual, ensuring that vehicular and pedestrian movements are accommodated safely through the works and on the approaches to the works.A full list of all responsibilities is available on request. Typical site hours will be 8-6 with some flexibility required in line with the nature of the works.
Key Skills/Attributes Mandatory:
Degree in engineering or construction management (minimum Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent).At least 15 years' postgraduate experience in civil engineering works (preferably marine works), with a minimum of 7 years' site-based experience in the construction of bridge, marine or civil works.Experience in the role of senior resident engineer (or equivalent) on civil engineering works, including experience of supervising or managing the construction of at least one marine-based project with a construction value of more than €5 million (exclusive of VAT).Experience in administering the public works forms of contract.Experience of civil engineering projects involving construction works in environmentally sensitive areas.Experience in developing or monitoring Environmental Operating Plan(s) for civil engineering projects.Experience in implementing procedures and systems for accurate record keeping.Must have a current certificate in the CIF IOSH Safety for Construction Manager Program, or equivalent.Chartered Engineer status (CEng MIEI or equivalent).Good organisational skills.Motivated individual with a strong work ethic.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Fluency/high level of proficiency in spoken and written English.Be proficient in spoken Gaeilge to a level that will enable oral communication with island residents in Gaeilge on non-technical matters relating to the project and accommodation works.
What We Offer You A comprehensive remuneration package is on offer for the successful candidate which includes a competitive remuneration package in line with experience. In addition, PUNCH also provides the following remuneration benefits:
Life InsurancePension SchemeA highly valued mentoring systemTraining and continued professional development (CPD) which is accredited by Engineers IrelandBike to Work SchemeTax saver commuter ticket schemeAn active sports and social club subsidized by PUNCHAnnual Summer OutingMembership fees to professional bodies such as Engineers Ireland are covered by PUNCH where appropriateAn ISO: 9001 Accredited Company with BM Trada for our Quality Management SystemAn ISO:14001 Accredited Company with BM Trada for our Environmental Management System.In simple terms, at PUNCH it is our aim to:
Develop employees to achieve maximum effectiveness in their current roleDevelop a flexible and multi-skilled workforce capable of rapid response to changing business needsDevelop, motivate and retain our employeesProvide skills for future innovations within PUNCHMaximise the knowledge and experience within our organisation and ensure that this knowledge is captured, updated and disseminated effectivelyProvide equal training opportunities for any staff with disabilitiesWe strongly encourage our staff to develop and achieve their career aspirations. We are accredited by Engineers Ireland for their CPD programme and work with our staff to progress through the various levels in the relevant Institutions.
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