Location: Ireland
Pay: EUR 45,000 - 65,000
Job Type: Perm
City: Wicklow
Job ID: JO-2610-39723
Consultant: Sheila McNeice
Site Engineer - Civil Contractor - Arklow - Wicklow
Office/Project Location: Arklow Wicklow
Employment Type: Permanent
Work Location: Site Based - min 12 months
Pay: €45 - €65K and negotiable dependent on experience
Experience: 2+ years
Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required
Our client is a well established Irish Civil contractor who have a strong pipeline of both private and public projects, they are seeking an experienced site engineer for a energy project based in Arklow.
Responsible for seeing each phase of a particular project through to completion.
Read and understand the Company’s Safety Statement and ensure that it is brought to the notice of any employee under your control,
Underground services
Ground conditions affecting the stability of excavations or safety or operatives (soil, water table, toxic substances, gases, etc.),
Ensure that records are maintained of any underground services laid on site and that, wherever possible, these are defined by marker posts and signs during the construction period,
Ensure that any design calculations/temporary works certificates for bespoke scaffolds, falsework, etc. are independently checked,
Need to be familiar with the companies HSQE management systems,
Need to be familiar with the Form of Contract on the Project and the implications that any variation or change orders will have on the program and costs,
Need to be familiar with the program and what implication any overrun will have in relation to costs and manpower,
Check/understand Specifications, Drawings and other Contract Documents,
Setting out, levelling and surveying the site in accordance with the Drawings and Specification,
Preparing Labour, Plant & Material Returns,
Preparing As-built drawings, technical reports, site diary,
Liaising with purchasing department to ensure that purchase orders adequately define the specified requirements,
Requisition of materials and plant,
Liaise with any consultants, subcontractors, site supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project,
Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors,
Planning the work and efficiently organising the plant and site facilities in order to meet programme deadlines,
Liaising with the Project Manager/planner regarding construction programme, programme constraints etc.,
Compliance with all safety requirements,
Resolving technical issues with employer’s representatives, suppliers, subcontractors and statutory authorities,
Quality control in accordance with company procedures, method statements, quality plans and inspection and test plans
Checking materials and work in progress for compliance with the specified requirements.
Requirements
Degree/ Diploma-qualified in Civil Engineering or Geo-surveying
A member of the relevant Professional Institution.
Relevant civil construction experience and performance on similar projects
Min 2+ years experience
Package
€45K-€65K per annum, negotiable for the right person
Contact
Sheila McNeice is the consultant managing this position.
If you are a Civil Site Engineer interested in roles based in Arklow, you can contact Sheila by e-mail sheila@jobcontax.com or phone 017978720 for a confidential chat.
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EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required
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