Assistant Resident Engineer – Roads & Bridges

Roughan & O'Donovan; Rosslare; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Roughan O’Donovan is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer for a 24-month fixed-term contract on the N25 Rosslare Europort Access Road project in Rosslare, Co. Wexford.

You will supervise construction of 1.45 km of new and improved carriageway as part of the site team. The role requires an engineering degree (Level 8) and at least three years of post-graduate experience, with strong English communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Level 8) is required.
• At least three years' post-graduate experience as an assistant resident engineer delivering road and bridge projects.
• Experience with contracts, timeframes, and contractual obligations.
• Experience in maintaining accurate records and reporting.
• Experience monitoring contractor health and safety, temporary traffic management and environmental commitments.
• Strong organisational skills are essential.
• Excellent written and oral communication; fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Assist the senior resident engineer and employer’s representative in their duties.
• Monitor the execution of the works in accordance with the contract requirements.
• Carry out daily site inspections of workmanship, witness testing and record daily site activities.
• Raise and agree close-out of non-conformance reports.
• Review technical queries and liaise with the design team on design-related matters.
• Review and agree inspection and test plans with the contractor.
• Review testing records for compliance with the contract requirements.

Skills

Engineering judgment

Organisational skills

Written and oral communication

English proficiency

Health and safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (Level 8)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Roughan O’Donovan is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer for a 24-month fixed-term contract on the N25 Rosslare Europort Access Road project in Rosslare, Co. Wexford.

You will supervise construction of 1.45 km of new and improved carriageway as part of the site team. The role requires an engineering degree (Level 8) and at least three years of post-graduate experience, with strong English communication and organisational skills.