ABOUT US:

My Client  is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America who are on the lookout for a Senior Site Engineer in the Dublin area.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• CSCS Card (relevant type)
• All roles are expected to have the relevant competency skills cards
• 6-8years, proven experience in site based large civil engineering projects.
• Knowledge of reinforced concrete works, deep drainage, earthworks, traffic management and. general civil works
• Experience if temp works as TW supervisor or TW coordinator
• Demonstrate ability to manage and mentor junior staff in all aspects of site engineering
• Ability to produce, implement and manage safe systems of work for construction procedures.
• Proven experience/training with all the latest surveying/CAD techniques
• Ability and confidence to communicate and present to Top Level Management, Senior level clients and public.
• An understanding of the commercial issues in undertaking a large-scale construction project.
• Ability and confidence to discuss engineering issues with people across various levels and disciplines.
• Excellent knowledge of current civil engineering legislation as well as Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:

The main purpose of this role is to establish and promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department. Manage the performance of all employees assigned to you in accordance with legislation and company procedures. Participate and engage fully in company appraisal/performance review processes and constantly work to improve your individual, your team and the wider group’s performance.

ROLE DUTIES:

• Establish and promote best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department.
• Supervise assistant and site engineers
• Assist with temporary works design schemes
• Take a personal interest in identifying, coaching and developing key staff.
• Monitor the work under their control to ensure that any unsafe work conditions and non-compliance with Company policies and procedures are promptly remedied.
• Maintain good working relations with client / designer / Team, together with our supply chain.
• Advise engineers on setting out methods and techniques.
• Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works. Formally request any missing information in sufficient time to allow the programme to proceed without delay.
• Communicate with foremen and supervisors to ensure full understanding of information provided.
• Overseeing the selection and requisition of materials and plant for the use in the construction process.
• Prepare written risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works.
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes/variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work related discussions with client / designer / project team.
• Ensure that inspection and test plans are completed as required by the PMP / Specification, including a check of dimension accuracy and quality.