Distribution Construction Engineer

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Distribution Construction Engineer

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Distribution Construction Engineer - Civil / Structural / Mechanical Project Engineer

We currently have a requirement for a Civil/Structural or Mechanical Engineer with a detailed knowledge of Distribution and/or Transmission Natural Gas Engineering (Construction Management)

Our Client is a highly successful International Design and Project Management consultancy commissioned for the management and installation of gas pipelines and civil works.

Role: Distribution Construction Engineer - Civil / Structural / Mechanical Project Engineer

Contract: 26 weeks – From 01/12/17 – 01/06/18 with possibility of extension.

Location: Site Based - Travelling between multiple sites in South West and West of Ireland

This role will require

• Min of 10yrs experience, 5yrs being responsible for site works.
• 3rd Level Qualification - Engineering Degree or other relevant qualification.
• Proven record of technical competence – with particular emphasis on knowledge of Gas distribution and PE pipe welding works inc. PE100
• Experience with pipe laying /roads excavation – involving dealing with local Authorities in delivery of capital projects.
• Familiarity with ‘Purple Book’ and road reinstatement construction processes.
• Good knowledge and understanding of current Construction H&S Legislation
• Experience of managing Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality performance on site of Construction Contractors.
• Proven ability to build relationships with external and internal teams in order to achieve buy-in to company policies & procedures and the accomplishment of work goals
• Experience with identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas and implementing solutions
• Excellent analytical skills and be able to identify and analyse problems and potential improvements, and propose and implement solutions - Ability to set up ongoing procedures to collect and review information as needed
• Proactively identifying new areas of learning and improvement
• An ability to set own high standards of performance and deliver desired results
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to make informed decisions based on assessment of key issues.
• Adaptability and flexibility in the workplace.

The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• Ensure the work is carried out in full compliance with Client specifications, Operations Procedures Manual and the Networks Services and Works Contracts.
• Ensure any alterations to design or construction are agreed in advance with Client and Contractors and appropriately documented.
• The delivery of projects, taking responsibility for their completion on time, within scope and within budget
• The Delivery of construction projects/works in line with Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements, promoting an improved safety culture within the team and within the contractors
• Responsible for Financial Management of development projects as assigned, including certification of all payments to contractors, the implementation of robust cost control measures, the management of variation and approval/certification procedures and the management of project reviews for the project closure report.
• Providing input on all projects pre construction activities e.g. pipeline routing, budget approvals etc., including liaison with other Departments, as required
• Liaising with Scheduling and Dispatch function to understand the scheduling and dispatch process so as to verify that resources are being optimally scheduled
• Coordinating with the Contractor to resolve risks and issues before they contribute to schedule or budget overruns
• Liaise with key stakeholders as required
• Contribute to the selection of appropriate construction methods based on an analysis of the job specification
• Act as the escalation point for any issues on site
• Raising risks and issues as appropriate to the Construction Manager
• Monitoring, reporting and mitigating variances in construction scope and costs
• Contributing to the continued improvement of internal processes and procedures
• Using key Client Systems to record the status of progress on construction works
• Liaise with the Complaints Management team to ensure timely resolution of construction complaints.
• Assess and implement process improvement across the Networks Construction area.
• Attend meetings to represent the construction department as required
• Ensure Traffic Management requirements and Road Opening Licence conditions are met at all times including backfill and permanent Roads Reinstatement Requirements per “Purple Book”.
• Review Method Statements and Risk Assessments from the Contractor and raise any concerns in a constructive solution seeking environment, ensure the safety and quality of all parties is not compromised on the project
• Ensure scope of all variations are clearly defined as an addition to the contract, costs estimated and processed in a timely manner in accordance with the Contract and Construction Law
• Flexibility around working hours necessary

Remuneration is negotiable dependent on experience, suitability and fit of the candidate. However the ideal candidate can expect an annual salary in the order of €85-90k

Please reply (In strict confidence) with up to date CV to Aoife O’Moore,

E: aoifeo@techskills.ie Tel: +353 1 6370397 Mob: +353 87 1821637

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Salary

85000 - 90000

Experience

10 years +

Location

Limerick, Tipperary, Clare

Type

Contract

Category

Construction & Property

Industry

Construction

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