Resident Engineer

O'Connor Sutton Cronin; Ballinasloe; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Connor Sutton Cronin is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer for a civil infrastructure project in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. You will oversee on-site activities, supervise construction, and ensure compliance with drawings, specs and programme.

The role requires a Level 8 Civil Engineering qualification and a minimum of six years' post-graduate experience, with a strong focus on health and safety and contract administration. Chartered status would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Level 8 qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years of post-graduate engineering experience.
• Experience as Resident Engineer, Site Engineer or similar site-based role.
• Experience on civil infrastructure projects (roads, active travel, drainage).
• 5+ years working under Public Works Contracts.
• Experience assisting with contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Act as Resident Engineer, overseeing contractor activities on site.
• Supervise construction of Active Travel infrastructure works.
• Ensure works follow drawings, specifications, contract requirements and programme.
• Monitor workmanship, materials and construction quality.
• Carry out site inspections and maintain site records.
• Monitor progress and report on programme, quality and issues.
• Identify problems and recommend resolutions.
• Review contractor submissions, method statements, RAMS and related docs.
• Assist with contract administration, including payment applications and variations.
• Liaise with Employer, contractor, design team and stakeholders.
• Ensure Health & Safety requirements on site.
• Prepare site and progress reports and project documentation.
• Attend site and progress meetings.
• Collaborate with project team for successful delivery.

Skills

Site supervision

Contract administration

Health & Safety

Civil engineering

Project reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor-level Civil Engineering degree

Tools

RAMS review

Safe Pass

Job description

Location: Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

Project: Active Travel Infrastructure Scheme

We are seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to join a civil engineering project team delivering an Active Travel Infrastructure Scheme in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway.

This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably experienced civil engineer with a strong background in site supervision, infrastructure delivery and contract administration to take responsibility for the day-to-day engineering oversight of the works.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Resident Engineer on the project, overseeing the contractor's activities on site.
• Supervise and monitor the construction of the Active Travel infrastructure works.
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with the drawings, specifications, contract requirements and agreed programme.
• Monitor workmanship, materials and construction quality.
• Carry out regular site inspections and maintain accurate site records.
• Monitor progress and report on programme, quality and construction issues.
• Identify potential problems on site, investigate issues and make recommendations for resolution.
• Review contractor submissions, method statements, RAMS and other technical documentation.
• Assist with contract administration, including assessment of contractor claims, payment applications and variations.
• Liaise with the Employer, contractor, design team, consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Ensure appropriate Health & Safety requirements are being followed on site.
• Prepare site reports, progress reports and other project documentation.
• Attend and contribute to site meetings and progress meetings.
• Work collaboratively with the wider project team to ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements

• Level 8 qualification or equivalent in Civil Engineering/Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years' post-graduate engineering experience.
• Previous experience working as a Resident Engineer, Site Engineer or similar site-based engineering role.
• Experience on civil infrastructure projects, preferably involving roads, active travel, public realm, drainage or associated infrastructure.
• 5+ years working under Public Works Contracts.
• Experience assisting with contract administration.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, site supervision and quality control.
• Good knowledge and awareness of Health & Safety legislation and regulations.
• Current Safe Pass and relevant construction safety qualifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently on site and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Chartered Engineer status or progress towards Chartered status would be advantageous.