Construction Civil Engineer- (Cork)

Glanua; Burlington; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering firm seeks a Construction Civil Engineer to work on critical water and wastewater projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience, particularly in the water industry. This role involves teamwork in project delivery, engaging with suppliers, and ensuring adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards. Competitive salary and benefits including company vehicle, annual leave, and career development opportunities provided.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays

Company vehicle and fuel card

Access to confidential employee counselling service

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in water and wastewater.
• Ability to engage with suppliers and sub-contractors during project delivery.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to HSE & Sustainability standards on-site.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the site when project manager is unavailable.
• Review and develop specifications and design drawings.

Skills

Project delivery teamwork

Supplier engagement

Problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

GPS

Total station

CAD

Job description

Description

Role: Construction Civil Engineer

Location Base: Covering our Projects in Cork, Limerick and throughout Munster

Salary: Competitive

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

The main knowledge, skills and experience required of the Civil Project Engineer are outlined as follows:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a similar role, preferably in the water and wastewater industry.
• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Ability to work as part of a team in project delivery and provide input at team meetings.
• Ability to engage with suppliers and sub-contractors at procurement stage and in the delivery of their scope of supply during contract delivery.
• Ability to use own initiative, problem solve and adjust as issues arise during project delivery.
• Good working knowledge of MS packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint and knowledge in the use of GPS, total station and CAD.
• Strong communication skills with a high level of motivation.
• Full driving licence
  
  
  

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The main duties and responsibilities of the Civil Project Engineer are outlined as follows:

• Ensure HSE & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on-site.
• Be familiar with the HSQE management system and procedures in conjunction with the current statutory requirements
• Be available and willing to provide coverage should the project manager be absent for any reason, assuming the role of managing the day-to-day operation of the site
• Need to be familiar with programme and budgets for the project, fully understanding the impact any overruns shall have on the project
• Review and develop specifications and design drawings, have the ability to develop solutions to design based issues.
• Use of GPS, total station and 3D scanner for setting out and collection of As Built information
• Completion of technical reports and quality documentation, input to safety files and O&M and completion of monthly progress reports
• Ensuring design, materials and workmanship is in line with the specified requirements
• Utilising procurement software to ensure materials and subcontracts are ordered/ awarded as and when required
• Liaise with relevant consultants, subcontractors, site staff, commercial resources and the general site team involved in the project
• Completion of weekly whiteboard meetings on site, planning the efficient and safe delivery of works
• Day to day interaction with the employer’s representatives, stakeholders and members of the public
• Keep appraised of the latest standards and technology through continuous professional development (CPD).
• Show an eagerness to learn and progress in your own career as well as the mentoring and training of more junior staff. Glanua has a proven track record of developing graduates from college through to director level within the organisation
• Other duties as required from time to time.
  
  
  

What we offer you:

• The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.
• Monday to Friday (39 hour working week).
• 22 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays.
• Competitive base salary.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Access to EAP – 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free to avail for employees and their families.
  
  
  

About Glanua

Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We are a trusted provider to the municipal and industrial sector where our clients include Ireland and the UK’s largest water utilities, Uisce Éireann (formally Irish Water), Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Affinity Water.

We have a talented team of 600+ people across Ireland and the UK and are rapidly expanding our workforce across several disciplines to meet our ambitious growth plans.

Salary

Salary negotiable depending on experience