Senior Engineer

MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with this public sector organisation in their search for a Senior Engineer on a permanent basis.

The Role:

• Co -ordinate operational staff undertaking maintenance and construction site works, including the development of safe systems of work plans and subsequent inspections in accordance with the organisation's management systems.

• Liaise with consultants and contractors planning and undertaking works on Waterways Ireland's property, to ensure protection and enhancement of the organisation assets.

• Co-ordinate site surveys, relevant studies and evaluations of possible works projects, and draw up associated reports.

• Prepare and co-ordinate initial designs, planning submissions, designs for tender, tender documents, tender appraisals and project reviews as required to manage the works programme in accordance with statutory requirements and organisation policies and procedures.

• Possess knowledge of the health, safety and welfare legislation relevant to maintenance & capital works, and apply these as appropriate.

• Contribute to and comply with the organisation's Health and Safety Statement and other procedures, including undertaking safety inspections, risk assessments and toolbox talks.

• Liaise with environmental bodies and in house environmental staff to ensure that environmental requirements are agreed.

• Assist with policies, strategies and standards; contributing to the creation of a shared aim for the Body and promoting business culture and values.

• Deal with any matter as requested by the Regional Manager / Chief Executive and assist with queries forwarded to the organisation.

The Person:

• Possess a Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or an equivalent qualification which qualifies the candidate to apply for chartered membership of a relevant professional engineering institution (ICE / IEI).

AND

• Possess a minimum of 5 years relevant post qualification experience in the design or construction of civil / structural engineering projects, at least 2 of which should have been in an operational environment.

• Hold a current driving licence and possess access to a form of transport which will permit travel throughout Ireland and ensure that the person can supervise works spread over a wide area.

• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

• Possess knowledge and experience of Health, Safety and Welfare issues associated with construction and maintenance works.

• Be computer literate and possess competence in the use of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and IT based surveying equipment/engineering design tools.

• Possess excellent project management and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrate experience of developing technical specifications, conditions of contract, tender documentation, procurement and framework contracts and managing large complex budgets.

The Reward:

• Hybrid working model.

• Generous annual leave allowance.

• Flexi Time - Opportunity to accrue an additional 3 days leave per month.

• Generous Pension.

• Free onsite Parking.

• Assistance to Study.

• Professional Fees Paid.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Zachery Downes, specialist recruitment consultant at MCS Group

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