Role: Drainage Engineer
Location: Co Wexford
Role Type: Perm
Reporting to the Project Manager, the candidate be responsible for the supervision of the quality assurance and control of pavement, roadworks and finishing works.
Description
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design review of submissions for pavement, road furniture and markings and finishings to ensure it complies with the contract requirements
- Prepare method statements, inspection and test plans and risk assessments;
- Responsible for the technical development of staff members;
- Review quality of work on all ongoing works;
- Ensure compliance with standards and specifications for pavement design and workmanship;
- Supervision of CBGM and asphalt pavement construction;
- Monitors work on an ongoing basis to ensure accurate testing;
- Review and advise the design team of any modifications needed to the detailed road designs;
- Propose cost effective and innovative solutions to the problems in road/pavement, roadworks and finishing works;
- Prepare estimates and participate in tender reviews as required;
- Manage and price contract variations (continuing variations and improvement works);
- Prepare and issue price enquiries;
- Prepare scoping documentation, seek suppliers / subcontractors, obtain quotations, undertake the technical evaluation, and make recommendations for the procurement of materials and services;
- Communicate with, and attend project progress meetings with the internal site team and clients;
- Liaise with the Construction Manager, client and supplier on technical matters as required;
- Provide technical advice and assistance to Site Management and other personnel as required;
- Coordination and Supervision of Site Engineers;
- Provide Support to foremen and supervisors;
- Identify contract variations and prepare documentation to the client;
- Prepare programme status reports as necessary;
- Manage project cost control and reporting;
- In conjunction with the Project Planner, prepare and maintain construction and maintenance programmes including:
- Resourcing, timing and cash flows
- Co-ordination of inter-related activities
- Co-ordination of subcontractors
- Assist the site management, as necessary, to purchase materials and services in accordance with approved procedures;
- Provides clear leadership and direction and promotes and fosters a team culture;
- Provides regular performance feedback to direct reports and completes annual Performance Appraisals; and
- Provides coaching, mentoring and development opportunities for direct reports and builds the capability of business unit personnel.
- Ability to work unsupervised and willingness to work weekends and night shifts to meet project requirements;
Job Requirements
- Degree in Civil Engineering, or Geotechnical engineering or related Engineering field.
- Minimum 5 years Civil Engineering and or Pavement/Concrete or Asphalt Construction Industry experience.
- Familiarity with specification for highway works and contract document preparation
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of software;
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills;
- The ability to lead, manage and proactively participate in project teams;
- Hold a valid Drivers License.