Structural Design Engineer- Public Body New

ROLE & PURPOSE:

· To provide professional support to the Multi Annual Programmes (MAP) Section, Network Enhancements Department, for the design and management of projects.

· Typical projects to include all Multi Annual Programmes projects including but not limited to the Accessibility Programme.

· Assist the Programme Manager, MAP, and Senior Structural Engineers & Project Managers within the Projects working in that Section, with the delivery of departmental projects to authorised budget, time, quality and scope targets by:

· Providing technical services to internal colleagues, external design teams, resident engineering team, and contractors/suppliers, etc.

· Effective utilisation of, and collaboration with, in-house and external resources.

· To provide advice to your line manager and colleagues to assist with the implementation of all relevant measures required by applicable industry standards, regulations and legislation.

· Assist in Implementation of company and Capital Investment Division Standards.

· To provide professional support in terms of management of projects undertaken by the Assistant Director, Network Enhancements.

Key Qualities:

Essential

· A third level 8 qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering,

· Membership of Engineers Ireland or equivalent professional governing body,

· A minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience working in a Civil and/or Structural Engineering Design office,

· Chartered engineer- desirable

· A strong working knowledge of LUAS, Tekla TEEDS, SLOPE, WALLAP or similar design software,

· A good working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, Autodesk Civils 3D and similar design aid tools,

· Working under a BIM system,

· An excellent working knowledge of current Civil and Structural Engineering design standards, the Eurocodes, TII Standards and Health & Safety Regulations,

· Strong understanding of Health & Safety issues in a construction/rail environment.

· Availability to work occasional weekend and/or night shifts

· Experience in the preparation and delivery of technical information, including reports, drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, etc. for Civil/Structural Engineering projects,

· Experience in construction site safety, quality and production audits,

· Experience in maintaining an information management system,

· Demonstrable understanding of good Project Management Procedures,

· Competency in Health & Safety within a rail/construction environment (both HSA & CRR)

Competencies:

· Demonstrated experience of holding responsibility for delivery of drawings, documentation, etc.

· Demonstrated experience of holding responsibility for managing contracts on site

· Excellent Interpersonal skills/ communications skills

· Commercial awareness

· Planning & Organisational skills.

General Management Responsibilities:

General:

· Assist in the continuous improvement of Network Enhancements systems and processes

· Keep abreast of the latest company and industry standards

· Assist in the preparation of project plans for all projects managed by, or supported by, the MAP Section of Network Enhancements

Safety:

· Comply with the general duties of Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.

· Comply with Company Safety Statement

· Undertake audits, as required by the Programme Manager, MAP, to ensure robust safety management systems and emergency arrangements are in place.

· Identify the key risk areas under your control and ensure that staff, contractors, consultants and external agencies comply with relevant company policies, standards and procedures

Specific Responsibilities:

General:

The range of duties include but are not limited to:

· To Assist in the continuous improvement of Structural Design Office’s systems and processes

· To project manage sub-projects within major projects undertaken by the business Unit

· The principal role is in relation to bridge structures: to carry out structural assessments and prepare technical reportsto prepare outline and detailed structural designs for the refurbishment of existing buildings and structures,

· To prepare outline and detailed designs for new bridges, including foot bridges,

· To instruct technicians on the preparation of technical civil/structural engineering drawings, including checking and marking up,

· Preparation and upkeep of civil/structural engineering design specifications,

· To review and check designs prepared by other engineers, including third parties

· To monitor on site construction, safety, quality and production

The secondary role is in relation to structures:

· To carry out structural assessments and prepare technical reports,

· To review outline and detailed structural designs prepared by others,

· To review/check drawings prepared by technicians,

· To review and check designs prepared by other engineers, including third parties

If you are interested in, please send your updated CV to [email protected]