Roughan & ODonovan (ROD) is looking to recruit a senior resident engineer for the Waterford City Public Infrastructure Project scheme Sustainable Transport Bridge and South Plaza Works.
Job type: Fixed-term contract
Contract duration: 12 months
Location: Waterford City Centre
Salary: Competitive
The STB is a 210m long 8m wide pedestrian and cycle bridge linking the North Quays site and thecity centre. The bridge features a central movable span to facilitate river traffic and a 5000m2 publicplaza on the bridge approach from the city side.
The works will primarily involve:
marine works consisting of combi-pile cofferdams piling for pier foundations construction ofreinforced concrete pile caps and piers
fabrication of steel superstructure for fixed and moveable spans
mechanical electrical instrumentation control and automation (MEICA) of the doubleleaf bascule 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 piledfoundation reinforced concrete slab quay walls and all associated public realm and finishes
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
Degree in engineering or construction management (Level 8 in the National Framework ofQualifications or equivalent)
At least 15 years postgraduate experience in civil engineering works (preferably marine andbridgeworks) with a minimum of 10 years site based experience on bridge marine or civil works
Experience in the role of senior resident engineer (or equivalent) on civil engineering worksincluding at least one steel bridge (fixed or movable) over a river with a construction valueofmore than 10 million (exclusive of VAT)
Experience in administering the public works forms of contract
Experience of civil engineering projects involving construction works over environmentallysensitive watercourses
Experience in the reviewand monitoring of Environmental Operating Plan(s) for civilengineering projects including at least one project involving works crossing or directlyadjacent to environmentally/ecologically designated sites and sensitive watercourses
Experience in implementing procedures and systems for accurate record keeping
Knowledge and awareness of health and safety legislation
Chartered engineer status (CEng MIEI or equivalent)
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
Experience in movable bridges including supervising and monitoring a team for FAT and SATacceptance of MEICA components and systems of the movable bridge
Experience with construction of cofferdams and marine piling in significant river courses
Experience of dealing with navigational control procedures and the Commissioner of IrishLights and/or harbour/port authorities
Roughan and ODonovan (ROD) is a leading civil environmental and structural engineeringconsultancy. An independently owned firm we employ a multidisciplinary team of more than 250people 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 andpassion for excellence. You will have access to the exceptional training opportunities our award winningCPD programme provides and enjoy a workplace that supports growth flexibility andcreativity.
Current and recent projects include:
enhancing Motorway Operation Services (eMOS) programme
Herring Bridge Great YarmouthEngland
A6 Dungiven to Drumahoe Dualling scheme
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Roughan and O’Donovan (ROD) is recognised as one of the leading Civil Engineering Consultancies in Ireland and has the largest bridge design team in the UK or Ireland. Based in Dublin ROD is 100% Director owned with each client and individual project allocated a company Director. We ... View more