Resident Engineer – Specific Purpose Contract (estimated duration up to 3 years)
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Mayo County
Council invites applications, from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be
considered for inclusion on a panel from which temporary vacancies for the post
of Resident Engineer may be filled.
The Resident Engineer shall be
responsible for the on-site supervision of the construction stage of contracts
and shall perform the duties allocated on site by a Senior Resident Engineer or
any person designated by the Council’s Senior Engineer. The Resident Engineer's
primary role is to ensure that works are constructed as designed and instructed
and that the Contractor carries out all his obligations under the contract.
Each
Candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
a) (i) Hold at least an ordinary bachelor’s
degree (level 7 or higher on the National
Framework
of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering;
OR
(ii)
Hold an ordinary bachelor’s degree
(level 7 or higher on the National Framework of
Qualifications
(NFQ.) and a post graduate master’s degree (level 9 on the NFQ) in
Engineering.
OR
(iii)
Hold a master’s degree (level 9 on
the National Framework of Qualifications) in Engineering attained after
completing an integrated masters level programme of at least a 4-year duration
and which is accredited at CEng level by Engineers Ireland or an equivalent
accreditation body internationally.
b) Have
at least five years’ satisfactory experience of relevant engineering work
including for a period of not less than two years, satisfactory relevant
experience in civil engineering work.
c) Possess a high standard of technical
training and experience.
d) Possess a high standard of
administrative experience.
e) Have
a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to
acquire such knowledge.
In
the event that an offer of employment is made, the candidate will be required
to submit original copies of all relevant Education Qualifications to
meet the requirements of Section 3 - Education, Training, Experience
Please
Note:
In Accordance with circular LG(P)s 2025 -
A Level 7 Degree will be assessed on the basis that the period of study
undertaken should be equivalent to at least 180 ECTS (European Credit Transfer
Accumulation System) credits
Level
8 & 9 qualifications (on the National Framework of Qualifications) must be
accredited at Chartered Engineer (CEng) level by Engineers Ireland or an
equivalent international body (e.g. Washington Accord). Qualifications that
lead to Associate Engineer (AEng) status do not meet the requirements.
Desirable
It is desirable that the successful candidate
demonstrates experience and knowledge of the following through the completion
of their application form and at interview,
1. Direct
experience in the delivery of civil engineering infrastructural projects.
2. Proficiency
in AutoCAD, the Microsoft Suite including Microsoft Project and familiarity
with MapInfo.
3. Familiarity
and experience of the Capital Works Management Framework.
4. Familiarity
and experience of Project Management & Cost Management Procedures.
5. Direct
experience of Project Teamwork.
6. Detailed
experience of fulfilling duties required by the Safety Health and Welfare at
Work (Construction) Regulations, 2013, including ensuring, on behalf of the
Employer, that the duties of the PSCS, PSDP, Designer and Contractor are
implemented across the project.
7. Proven
ability to:
Ø Successfully
deliver housing and/or civil engineering construction projects,
Ø Manage
Contractors,
Ø Manage
Procedures and systems for accurate record keeping and claim management,
Supervise site activities to ensure that the required construction standards
are delivered, Prepare clear and concise reports,
Ø Communicate
effectively with all relevant parties including the Client, Contractor, PSDP,
Ø PSCS,
Residents, Traffic Authority, Public Transportation Providers, etc.
The following are among the principal duties
envisaged:
1.
To
be responsible to the Employer’s Representative for ensuring that works are
carried out in accordance with the Contract Documents.
2.
To
monitor the construction contract in accordance with the contract documents.
3.
To
report to the Senior Resident Engineer or the Employer’s Representative on all
matters pertaining to the work on site.
4.
To
carry out, where applicable, the functions and powers delegated under the
Contract.
5.
To
ensure that all materials used in the works are in accordance with the
Specification, and that required testing is carried out.
6.
To
monitor compliance with the Safety & Health Plan.
7.
To
observe and implement all instructions issued by the Senior Resident Engineer
or the Employer’s Representative.
8.
To
monitor the progress and performance of the contract.
9.
To
manage and supervise all other site supervisory staff.
10.
To
issue instructions to the Contractor relating to compliance with the contract
requirements.
11.
To
carry out baseline surveys prior to commencement of construction and check
Contractor's setting-out during construction.
12.
To
keep comprehensive records of work in progress and to ensure that events and
parameters having contractual implications are properly recorded.
13.
To
review all submissions and proposals submitted by the contractor.
14. To record, assess and process any compensation/delay claims
submitted by the Contractor.
15. To report and make recommendations on any claims to the
Senior Resident Engineer and the Employer’s Representative.
16. To advise the Senior Resident Engineer and the Employer’s
Representative in relation to claims, and preparation and attendance at any
resolution hearings/meetings.
17. To prepare valuation of and make recommendation on interim
and final payment applications as well as Change Orders.
18. To consult and to liaise with
Statutory Bodies, Landowners, traders and the general public as directed by the
employer.
19. Any other duties, which may be assigned from time to time
by the Chief Executive or any other person designated by the Chief Executive.
The above specification is not intended to be a
comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may
be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be
assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of
the post while in office.
Mayo County
Council invites applications, from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be
considered for inclusion on a panel from which temporary vacancies for the post
of Resident Engineer may be filled.
The Resident Engineer shall be
responsible for the on-site supervision of the construction stage of contracts
and shall perform the duties allocated on site by a Senior Resident Engineer or
any person designated by the Council’s Senior Engineer. The Resident Engineer's
primary role is to ensure that works are constructed as designed and instructed
and that the Contractor carries out all his obligations under the contract.
Each
Candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
a) (i) Hold at least an ordinary bachelor’s
degree (level 7 or higher on the National
Framework
of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering;
OR
(ii)
Hold an ordinary bachelor’s degree
(level 7 or higher on the National Framework of
Qualifications
(NFQ.) and a post graduate master’s degree (level 9 on the NFQ) in
Engineering.
OR
(iii)
Hold a master’s degree (level 9 on
the National Framework of Qualifications) in Engineering attained after
completing an integrated masters level programme of at least a 4-year duration
and which is accredited at CEng level by Engineers Ireland or an equivalent
accreditation body internationally.
b) Have
at least five years’ satisfactory experience of relevant engineering work
including for a period of not less than two years, satisfactory relevant
experience in civil engineering work.
c) Possess a high standard of technical
training and experience.
d) Possess a high standard of
administrative experience.
e) Have
a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to
acquire such knowledge.
In
the event that an offer of employment is made, the candidate will be required
to submit original copies of all relevant Education Qualifications to
meet the requirements of Section 3 - Education, Training, Experience
Please
Note:
In Accordance with circular LG(P)s 2025 -
A Level 7 Degree will be assessed on the basis that the period of study
undertaken should be equivalent to at least 180 ECTS (European Credit Transfer
Accumulation System) credits
Level
8 & 9 qualifications (on the National Framework of Qualifications) must be
accredited at Chartered Engineer (CEng) level by Engineers Ireland or an
equivalent international body (e.g. Washington Accord). Qualifications that
lead to Associate Engineer (AEng) status do not meet the requirements.
Desirable
It is desirable that the successful candidate
demonstrates experience and knowledge of the following through the completion
of their application form and at interview,
1. Direct
experience in the delivery of civil engineering infrastructural projects.
2. Proficiency
in AutoCAD, the Microsoft Suite including Microsoft Project and familiarity
with MapInfo.
3. Familiarity
and experience of the Capital Works Management Framework.
4. Familiarity
and experience of Project Management & Cost Management Procedures.
5. Direct
experience of Project Teamwork.
6. Detailed
experience of fulfilling duties required by the Safety Health and Welfare at
Work (Construction) Regulations, 2013, including ensuring, on behalf of the
Employer, that the duties of the PSCS, PSDP, Designer and Contractor are
implemented across the project.
7. Proven
ability to:
Ø Successfully
deliver housing and/or civil engineering construction projects,
Ø Manage
Contractors,
Ø Manage
Procedures and systems for accurate record keeping and claim management,
Supervise site activities to ensure that the required construction standards
are delivered, Prepare clear and concise reports,
Ø Communicate
effectively with all relevant parties including the Client, Contractor, PSDP,
Ø PSCS,
Residents, Traffic Authority, Public Transportation Providers, etc.
The following are among the principal duties
envisaged:
1.
To
be responsible to the Employer’s Representative for ensuring that works are
carried out in accordance with the Contract Documents.
2.
To
monitor the construction contract in accordance with the contract documents.
3.
To
report to the Senior Resident Engineer or the Employer’s Representative on all
matters pertaining to the work on site.
4.
To
carry out, where applicable, the functions and powers delegated under the
Contract.
5.
To
ensure that all materials used in the works are in accordance with the
Specification, and that required testing is carried out.
6.
To
monitor compliance with the Safety & Health Plan.
7.
To
observe and implement all instructions issued by the Senior Resident Engineer
or the Employer’s Representative.
8.
To
monitor the progress and performance of the contract.
9.
To
manage and supervise all other site supervisory staff.
10.
To
issue instructions to the Contractor relating to compliance with the contract
requirements.
11.
To
carry out baseline surveys prior to commencement of construction and check
Contractor's setting-out during construction.
12.
To
keep comprehensive records of work in progress and to ensure that events and
parameters having contractual implications are properly recorded.
13.
To
review all submissions and proposals submitted by the contractor.
14. To record, assess and process any compensation/delay claims
submitted by the Contractor.
15. To report and make recommendations on any claims to the
Senior Resident Engineer and the Employer’s Representative.
16. To advise the Senior Resident Engineer and the Employer’s
Representative in relation to claims, and preparation and attendance at any
resolution hearings/meetings.
17. To prepare valuation of and make recommendation on interim
and final payment applications as well as Change Orders.
18. To consult and to liaise with
Statutory Bodies, Landowners, traders and the general public as directed by the
employer.
19. Any other duties, which may be assigned from time to time
by the Chief Executive or any other person designated by the Chief Executive.
The above specification is not intended to be a
comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may
be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be
assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of
the post while in office.
