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Resident Engineer
Roughan & O'Donovan (ROD) is looking to recruit a resident engineer for a fixed term, 15-month, contract role on the Coonagh to Knockalisheen Distributor Road scheme in Limerick City.
Job type: Fixed-term contract
Contract duration: 15 months
Location: Coonagh to Knockalisheen Distributor Road, Limerick City
Salary: Competitive
About the role
As a resident engineer on the Coonagh to Knockalisheen Distributor Road, you will be part of the site-based team responsible for the supervision of the construction of a 2.2km, urban dual carriageway road on the outskirts of north Limerick City. You will report directly to the project resident engineer.
The scheme comprises approximately:
2.2km of urban dual carriageway road with footway and cycleways
0.6km of new urban single carriageway road with footways and cycleways
2.0km of major improvements to an existing urban single carriageway road with footways and cycleways
construction of one concrete overbridge over the existing Limerick to Galway railway line
Essential
A degree in engineering (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent)
At least five years’ postgraduate experience as a resident engineer on:
road projects, including at least one with a construction value in excess of €15.0 million (exclusive of VAT)
bridge projects, including at least one individual bridge structure with a construction value in excess of €0.5 million (exclusive of VAT)
Experience in administering the public works forms of contract
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
Desirable
Competency in the use of the Microsoft Suite and AutoCAD
Competency in reading and understanding plans and specifications
Chartered engineer status (CEng MIEI or equivalent)
About Roughan & O'Donovan
Roughan and O’Donovan (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 Dublin, Cork and UK offices.
Over the past 50 years, we have built a reputation for delivering high quality infrastructure solutions that create real and lasting value for our clients and the communities they serve.
Our team is dedicated to technical excellence and committed to developing innovative structures that are environmentally, economically and socially sustainable.
We use the latest technologies and techniques to reduce material consumption and embedded carbon, increase flexibility of use and extend the lifespan of our solutions.
Our work has been recognised for its design excellence, with our projects winning numerous industry awards in Ireland and the UK.
Current and recent projects include:
• enhancing Motorway Operation Services (eMOS) programme
• Waterford City Public Infrastructure Project
• A5 Western Transport Corridor
• Renfrew Bridge, Renfrewshire, Scotland
• A6 Dungiven to Drumahoe Dualling scheme
What to expect when you join Roughan & O'Donovan
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.
We offer health and wellbeing packages, flexible working and life event supports, so whatever challenges life may bring, you can feel secure in the knowledge that you will be taken care of.
We are a friendly team with an active social committee. From surfing weekends and ski events to tag rugby and cycling challenges, you'll find lots of ways to get involved.
How to apply
Address your cover letter to Human Resources
Apply by clicking the link: https://shorturl.at/9ZQ0q
Roughan & O’Donovan is an equal opportunity employer.
Roughan & O'Donovan will retain, for at least one year, all records arising through the recruitment process for compliance purposes in line with the Employment Equality Acts, 1998-2015.
Roughan & O'Donovan 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 & O'Donovan, and no fee will be paid in the event of candidate(s) being hired.