Resident Engineer Waterford
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Resident Engineer - Waterford
Roughan & ODonovan (ROD) is looking to recruit a resident engineer for the Waterford City Public Infrastructure Project scheme Sustainable Transport Bridge South Plaza Works and the construction of the access infrastructure on the northern side of the river Suir.
Job type:Fixed-term contract
Contract duration:12 months
Location:Waterford City Centre
Salary:Competitive
About the role
The STB is a 210m long 8m wide pedestrian and cycle bridge linking the North Quays site and the city centre. The bridge features a central movable span to facilitate river traffic and a 5000m2 public plaza on the bridge approach from the city side.
The works will primarily involve:
marine works consisting of combi-pile cofferdamspiling for pier foundations construction of reinforced concrete pile caps and piers
fabrication of steel superstructure for fixed and moveable spans
mechanical electrical instrumentation control and automation (MEICA) of the double leafbascule spans attached to the fixed spans and associated control rooms and buildings
bridge deck finishes including parapets railings lighting etc.
construction of an approach plaza to the southern bridge approach consisting of a piled foundation reinforced concrete slab quay walls and all associated public realm and finishes
works on the north side of Waterford which include a widening of 800m of the Dock Road and the realignment of 350m of Abbey Road
works for two new access roads over the existing railway line to the Strategic Development Zone site
works for the construction of four bridge structures which span the existing railway and the proposed Waterford to New Ross Greenway and approximately 675m of retaining wall structures and engineered embankments
Duties
Your duties will include supervision of:
all marine works for the STB including cofferdams and reinforced concrete substructures
all civil and marines works for the South Plaza
bridge deck superstructure erection and finishes
the movable spans and associated infrastructure and commissioning of same
supervision of all earthworks drainage and utility diversions
supervision of roadworks in an urban environment with extensive traffic management
supervision of the construction of foundations substructures and superstructures of bridge structures
Essential
Degree in engineering or construction management (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent)
At least 7 years postgraduate experience in civil engineering works with a minimum of 5 years site based on bridge marine or civil works
Experience in administering the public works forms of contract
Experience of civil engineering projects involving construction works over environmentally sensitive watercourses
Experience in the review and monitoring of Environmental Operating Plan(s) for civil engineering projects including at least one project involving works crossing or directly adjacent to environmentally/ecologically designated sites and sensitive watercourse
Experience in implementing procedures and systems for accurate record-keeping
Knowledge and awareness of health and safety legislation
Good organisational skills
Motivated individual with a strong work ethic
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Fluency/high level of proficiency in spoken and written English
About Roughan & ODonovan
Roughan and ODonovan (ROD) is a leading civil environmental and structural engineering consultancy. An independently-owned firm we employ a multidisciplinary team of more than 250 people of 20 different nationalities in our Irish and UK offices.
When you join ROD you will become part of a team recognised for outstanding technical skill and passion for excellence. You will have access to the exceptional training opportunities our award-winning CPD programme provides and enjoy a workplace that supports growth flexibility and creativity.
Our current projects include:
How to apply
Address your cover letter to Human Resources
Apply by clicking the link: & ODonovan is an equal opportunity employer.
For compliance purposes Roughan & ODonovan will retain for at least one year all records arising from the recruitment process.
Roughan & ODonovan is not accepting unsolicited CVs from search firms. CVs submitted by search firms without a valid written search agreement including those submitted to hiring managers are deemed to be the sole property of Roughan & ODonovan and no fee will be paid in the event of a candidate(s) being hired.
Employment Type
Contract
