Motorway Resident Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Swords; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Ireland is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to oversee maintenance and capital renewal projects across the Greater Dublin motorway network. You will supervise construction activities, ensure safety, quality and programme adherence, mainly focusing on pavement renewal with some drainage, ducting and structure works.

The role requires a Level 8 Civil Engineering degree, post-graduate supervision experience, strong QA practices, and the ability to work night shifts.

Qualifications

• Level 8 degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Relevant years of post-graduate experience in civil engineering construction supervision or project delivery.
• Demonstrable experience in pavement renewal, road maintenance, or highway infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction quality assurance and site supervision practices.
• Experience working with contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as Resident Engineer on motorway renewal and maintenance projects.
• Supervise contractors undertaking pavement rehabilitation and resurfacing works.
• Oversee drainage, ducting, structures, and associated civil engineering works as required.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with contract specifications, quality standards, and health and safety requirements.
• Undertake inspections, audits, and quality assurance checks.
• Review and maintain site records, including daily diaries, progress reports, and inspection documentation.
• Monitor programme delivery and identify potential risks or delays.
• Liaise with contractors, client representatives, local authorities, emergency services, and other stakeholders.
• Attend site meetings and contribute to project reporting.
• Ensure traffic management measures are implemented and maintained in accordance with approved plans.
• Assist with the administration of construction contracts and the assessment of contractor performance.
• Support the wider project team in the successful delivery of motorway asset renewal programmes.

Skills

Construction supervision

Project delivery

Pavement renewal

Highway infrastructure

Quality assurance

Contract administration

AutoCAD

MS Office

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to join our established motorway asset renewal team, overseeing the delivery of maintenance and capital renewal projects across the Greater Dublin motorway network.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising construction activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, to specification, on programme, and in compliance with contract requirements. The role primarily involves the supervision of pavement renewal works, with additional involvement in drainage, ducting, structures, and associated motorway infrastructure projects. Due to operational requirements and traffic management constraints, the position involves predominantly night-time working.

Your role

• Act as Resident Engineer on motorway renewal and maintenance projects.


• Supervise contractors undertaking pavement rehabilitation and resurfacing works.


• Oversee drainage, ducting, structures, and associated civil engineering works as required.


• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with contract specifications, quality standards, and health and safety requirements.


• Undertake inspections, audits, and quality assurance checks.


• Review and maintain site records, including daily diaries, progress reports, and inspection documentation.


• Monitor programme delivery and identify potential risks or delays.


• Liaise with contractors, client representatives, local authorities, emergency services, and other stakeholders.


• Attend site meetings and contribute to project reporting.


• Ensure traffic management measures are implemented and maintained in accordance with approved plans.


• Assist with the administration of construction contracts and the assessment of contractor performance.


• Support the wider project team in the successful delivery of motorway asset renewal programmes.

About you

Essential Requirements

• Level 8 degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.


• Relevant years of post-graduate experience in civil engineering construction supervision or project delivery.


• Demonstrable experience in pavement renewal, road maintenance, or highway infrastructure projects.


• Strong knowledge of construction quality assurance and site supervision practices.


• Experience working with contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.


• Ability to work within a team and also work independently and under own initiative to achieve project goals.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.


• Full clean driving licence.


• Willingness and ability to work predominantly night shifts.


• PSDP/PSCS awareness and a strong understanding of health and safety legislation.


• Computer literate and with experience of relevant software (AutoCAD or similar) and Microsoft Office programmes.


• Experience in administering contracts using the Public Works form of contracts; including processing of Valuations, and assessment of Claims.

Desirable Requirements

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with Engineers Ireland or equivalent professional institution.


• Experience on motorway, national road, or major transport infrastructure projects.


• Familiarity with forms of contract used on public infrastructure projects.


• Knowledge of pavement engineering, drainage systems, roadside technology ducting, and structures maintenance.

Personal Attributes

• Professional and collaborative approach.


• Strong relationship-building skills with clients, contractors and stakeholders.


• Proactive and self-motivated.


• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.


• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.


• Flexible and adaptable to changing project requirements and working hours.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries and a brilliant range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture, international remote working opportunities, and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis_, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.