Senior Resident Engineer – Specific Purpose Contract (estimated duration up to 3 years)
The
Senior Resident Engineer will be responsible for the on-site supervision of the
construction stage of relevant contracts and shall perform the duties
allocated. The Senior Resident Engineer's primary role is to ensure that the
Contractor carries out all their obligations under the relevant contract. The
person(s) appointed shall be on site during all working hours of construction.
The Senior Resident Engineer shall report to the Senior Engineer, or any other
person as may be designated by the Chief Executive, in discharge of their
duties.
The
post-holder will communicate purposefully with the contractor and other
stakeholders and
monitor
the work on site with regard to Health & Safety legislation to ensure that
the employers/client’s responsibilities are discharged
Each
Candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
(a) (i) hold
an honours bachelors degree (level 8 on the National Framework of
Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering accredited at CEng or CEng with FL level
by Engineers Ireland*;
OR
(ii)
hold an ordinary bachelors degree (level 7 on the National Framework of
Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering AND a post-graduate masters degree (level
9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering;
OR
(iii)
hold a masters degree (level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications
(NFQ)) in Engineering attained after completing an integrated masters level
programme of at least 4 years duration and which is accredited at CEng level by
Engineers Ireland or an equivalent accreditation body internationally;
OR
(iv)
have achieved the registered professional title of Chartered Engineer and be
registered on the Register of Chartered Engineers of Engineers Ireland or of a
professional institute of another country and recognised by Engineers Ireland
as of equivalent status.
(b)
have had at least seven years satisfactory relevant experience of
engineering work,
(c) possess a high standard of technical
training and experience;
(d) possess a high standard of administrative
and management experience;
(e) have a satisfactory knowledge of public
service organisation or the ability to acquire such
knowledge.
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.
When determining if a candidate’s
qualifications can be deemed equivalent to a Level 8 degree in Engineering, the
following criteria will be considered:
·
How
has your degree been accredited by Engineers Ireland, or an equivalent
accreditation body internationally? Degrees accredited at CEng or CEng with FL
level by Engineers Ireland will be understood as a Level 8 Qualification. For
International qualifications, consideration will be given to the NARIC
Framework and Washington Accord, as appropriate. Is the degree at Level 8 on the NFQ scale?
Where candidates have achieved their degree in other jurisdictions, the level
of the qualification will be determined using the NARIC Ireland Foreign
Qualification database.
·
Does
the degree contain the level and volume of Engineering modules as would be
expected in Level 8 degree in Engineering? At least 80% of the modules covered
in the degree should be focused on Engineering and the degree should be
underpinned by mathematics and the core science subjects.
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
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. Have at
least ten years relevant post-graduate engineering work experience, including
experience of site-based supervision of major public
realm/regeneration/roads/bridges/construction projects.
2. Have a
period of not less than six years satisfactory experience in the direction and
supervision of major engineer work,
3. Have an
adequate knowledge of the Project Management
4. Guidelines
and associated documents and the implementation of these documents during
project development and construction/closeout.
5. Be
experienced and aware in terms of environmental, planning and health and safety
requirements in relation to major construction projects.
6. Be able to
demonstrate a strong level of contractual and financial awareness, experience
and proficiency relating to major construction projects.
7. Be highly
organised and competent in terms of keeping records and communicating with
Contractors, the Employers Representative, the Employer, the general public and
all other stakeholders.
8. Be
experienced and proficient in critically reviewing and assessing works
proposals, method statements, temporary traffic management plans, etc.
9. Be demanding
in terms of ensuring that a consistently high standard of workmanship is
achieved and materials used in accordance with the specified requirements and
to help ensure that the assigned project/s is/are realised in a cost and time
efficient manner.
10. Demonstrate
a record of excellent project management skills resulting in successful project
delivery.
11. Have the
ability to manage time and any assigned staff and to balance priorities and
commitments in order to simultaneously supervise successfully a number of
construction projects.
12. Have a
strong understanding of various forms of contract and works specifications.
13. Have
detailed knowledge and experience of civil engineering measurement and
materials quality control.
14. Be
self-motivated with a record of demonstrating initiative in a workplace
environment.
15. Be able to
manage, lead and motivate staff where assigned.
16. Have good
judgement and problem-solving skills.
17. Have good
experience of working on a project team.
18. Have
excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills and be capable of
dealing with public relations issues.
19. Be capable
of working in close consultation with key stakeholders and in seeking co- operation and consensus with a whole range of
bodies and representative groups.
20. Be computer
literate and proficient in the use of surveying equipment.
21. Have good
verbal and written communication skills.
22. Have the
ability to receive and act on feedback given.
Sectors
Sectors
The
Senior Resident Engineer will be responsible for the on-site supervision of the
construction stage of relevant contracts and shall perform the duties
allocated. The Senior Resident Engineer's primary role is to ensure that the
Contractor carries out all their obligations under the relevant contract. The
person(s) appointed shall be on site during all working hours of construction.
The Senior Resident Engineer shall report to the Senior Engineer, or any other
person as may be designated by the Chief Executive, in discharge of their
duties.
The
post-holder will communicate purposefully with the contractor and other
stakeholders and
monitor
the work on site with regard to Health & Safety legislation to ensure that
the employers/client’s responsibilities are discharged
Each
Candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
(a) (i) hold
an honours bachelors degree (level 8 on the National Framework of
Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering accredited at CEng or CEng with FL level
by Engineers Ireland*;
OR
(ii)
hold an ordinary bachelors degree (level 7 on the National Framework of
Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering AND a post-graduate masters degree (level
9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering;
OR
(iii)
hold a masters degree (level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications
(NFQ)) in Engineering attained after completing an integrated masters level
programme of at least 4 years duration and which is accredited at CEng level by
Engineers Ireland or an equivalent accreditation body internationally;
OR
(iv)
have achieved the registered professional title of Chartered Engineer and be
registered on the Register of Chartered Engineers of Engineers Ireland or of a
professional institute of another country and recognised by Engineers Ireland
as of equivalent status.
(b)
have had at least seven years satisfactory relevant experience of
engineering work,
(c) possess a high standard of technical
training and experience;
(d) possess a high standard of administrative
and management experience;
(e) have a satisfactory knowledge of public
service organisation or the ability to acquire such
knowledge.
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.
When determining if a candidate’s
qualifications can be deemed equivalent to a Level 8 degree in Engineering, the
following criteria will be considered:
·
How
has your degree been accredited by Engineers Ireland, or an equivalent
accreditation body internationally? Degrees accredited at CEng or CEng with FL
level by Engineers Ireland will be understood as a Level 8 Qualification. For
International qualifications, consideration will be given to the NARIC
Framework and Washington Accord, as appropriate. Is the degree at Level 8 on the NFQ scale?
Where candidates have achieved their degree in other jurisdictions, the level
of the qualification will be determined using the NARIC Ireland Foreign
Qualification database.
·
Does
the degree contain the level and volume of Engineering modules as would be
expected in Level 8 degree in Engineering? At least 80% of the modules covered
in the degree should be focused on Engineering and the degree should be
underpinned by mathematics and the core science subjects.
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
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. Have at
least ten years relevant post-graduate engineering work experience, including
experience of site-based supervision of major public
realm/regeneration/roads/bridges/construction projects.
2. Have a
period of not less than six years satisfactory experience in the direction and
supervision of major engineer work,
3. Have an
adequate knowledge of the Project Management
4. Guidelines
and associated documents and the implementation of these documents during
project development and construction/closeout.
5. Be
experienced and aware in terms of environmental, planning and health and safety
requirements in relation to major construction projects.
6. Be able to
demonstrate a strong level of contractual and financial awareness, experience
and proficiency relating to major construction projects.
7. Be highly
organised and competent in terms of keeping records and communicating with
Contractors, the Employers Representative, the Employer, the general public and
all other stakeholders.
8. Be
experienced and proficient in critically reviewing and assessing works
proposals, method statements, temporary traffic management plans, etc.
9. Be demanding
in terms of ensuring that a consistently high standard of workmanship is
achieved and materials used in accordance with the specified requirements and
to help ensure that the assigned project/s is/are realised in a cost and time
efficient manner.
10. Demonstrate
a record of excellent project management skills resulting in successful project
delivery.
11. Have the
ability to manage time and any assigned staff and to balance priorities and
commitments in order to simultaneously supervise successfully a number of
construction projects.
12. Have a
strong understanding of various forms of contract and works specifications.
13. Have
detailed knowledge and experience of civil engineering measurement and
materials quality control.
14. Be
self-motivated with a record of demonstrating initiative in a workplace
environment.
15. Be able to
manage, lead and motivate staff where assigned.
16. Have good
judgement and problem-solving skills.
17. Have good
experience of working on a project team.
18. Have
excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills and be capable of
dealing with public relations issues.
19. Be capable
of working in close consultation with key stakeholders and in seeking co- operation and consensus with a whole range of
bodies and representative groups.
20. Be computer
literate and proficient in the use of surveying equipment.
21. Have good
verbal and written communication skills.
22. Have the
ability to receive and act on feedback given.
