Resident Engineer

Resident Engineer. Connemara / Inis Oirr, Galway. 20-month Fixed Term with potential for an extension during the 12-month defects period. Site hours: 8am6pm. €90k+, accommodation provided. Life Insurance and Pension Scheme. 23 days Annual Leave. Optimize is working with one of Irelands leading design consultants who are recruiting for an experienced Resident Engineer to work in a small team of Resident Engineers in the supervision of the Pier Improvements Design and Build project on the island of Inis Oirr. Desirable - Be proficient in spoken Gaeilge to a level which will enable oral communication with island residents in Gaeilge on non-technical matters relating to the project and accommodation works. Requirements/Education: Degree in engineering or construction management (minimum Level 8). A minimum of 7 years site-based experience in the construction of bridge, marine or civil works. Experience in the role of resident engineer (or equivalent) on civil engineering works. Working knowledge of the public works forms of contract. Fluency/high level of proficiency in spoken and written English. Knowledge and awareness of health and safety legislation. Duties/Responsibilities: Assist in liaising with the employers representative, contractor, client and all major stakeholders. Review and assess of Contractor claims and writing reports on same. Review and report on Contractor payment applications against work completed. Supervision of the works, keeping records, measuring, managing correspondence, and contractual documentation. Assessment of all relevant contractor submittals, including method statements, for compliance with the works Requirements, and liaison with the Employers Representative Ensure works are carried out in accordance with Contract Specification and Design drawings. Checking that all Traffic Management Plans and phasing of Construction Works are as agreed with client and relevant stakeholders in accordance with Chapter 8 of the current Traffic Signs Manual. Particular that vehicular and pedestrian movements are accommodated safely through the works and on the approaches to the works. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval. Benefits: Company Vehicle Flexitime Fuel Allowance Housing Allowance / Accommodation Laptop Mobile Phone Pension Fund