Civil Engineer (Public Service)

Our client, a government agency, requires engineers to work on a flood alleviation scheme in Athlone.

There are eight individual flood cells in total and the main elements include the following;

· Construction of earthen embankments;

· Construction of reinforced concrete walls / masonry clad reinforced concrete walls;

· Installation of sheet pile walls

· Installation of pumping stations

· Installation of flood gates & glass walls;

· Piling for structural elements;

· Installation of culverts;

· All associated building and civil engineering works.

The successful Engineer candidate will have:

• A relevant degree in Civil Engineering
• Experience working as a Site Engineer
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and IT skills
• An up-to-date knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations
• The right to work in the EU

Roles and Responsibilities

The role requires the management of the day-to-day activities of a direct labour workforce of up to 25 personnel and specialist sub-contractors. The following is a non-exhaustive list of duties for the Site Engineer:-

1. Production of method statements and risk assessments and checking that works are carried out in accordance with such documentation.

2. Setting out including levelling / Total-station / GPS work.

3. Monitoring the works and ensuring that they are carried out in accordance with the design drawings and specification.

4. Supervise civil engineering activities such as excavation, shuttering, steel-fixing, concrete works, pipe / culvert lifting and placing etc., and ensure compliance with relevant health and safety procedures and legislation

5. Daily record keeping including Daily Allocation Sheets and Plant Sheets, site progress photographs.

6. Management of sub-contractors.

7. Providing assistance with the procurement of goods and services.

8. Attending site meetings.

9. Liaising with the local authority and stakeholders including statutory agencies.

10. Quality management including pre pour inspections.

11. Ensuring that any specified environmental controls are implemented during the works.

12. Maintaining of as-built records.

Please apply with your CV below or contact Bobby on 087-916 0169

If this position isn't for you but you would like to discuss our other vacancies then feel free to get in touch or to suggest a colleague for the position as we have an attractive referral policy.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €35,000.00-€65,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: MEA88