Resident Engineer

Ayesa Engineering - UK and Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Employer Pension Match Scheme

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Training and Development Programme

Family & Well‑Being Support

Sports and Social

Recognition Awards

Job summary

Ayesa Engineering - UK and Ireland in Dublin seeks a Resident Engineer to oversee major civil water/wastewater infrastructure works, including dewatering, condition surveys of tunnels and shafts, leak remediation and refurbishment of pipes and chambers. You will report to the Employer’s Representative and coordinate with the Contractor and project team.

The ideal candidate has a BEng, seven years’ site supervision experience, asbestos awareness, and a proven track record in urban infrastructure

Qualifications

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering (level 7 NFQ) or equivalent.
• At least seven years of experience in civil, water or wastewater engineering, including site supervision.
• Based in Ireland; willing to relocate at own cost; visa/hotel not provided.
• Asbestos awareness training or experience with asbestos-containing material.
• Full driving licence (Class B).
• Proven ability to monitor progress, quality and contractor performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day oversight of works on behalf of the Employer’s Representative.
• Monitor construction progress and quality, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Maintain site records, including daily diaries, photographs and progress records.
• Review Contractor submissions and coordinate with project team on technical queries.
• Witness inspections and testing and ensure proper records and certification.
• Prepare weekly progress reports and manage variations and contractor communications.
• Engage with Contractor, Designer and wider team to resolve technical issues.
• Oversee dewatering, inspections and condition surveys of tunnels, shafts, and associated assets.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (level 7 NFQ)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ayesa is a global engineering consultancy with over 13,000 employees, where our UK & Ireland business combines international strength with the agility and autonomy of an SME.

With a presence in 40 countries, Ayesa has built a strong international reputation across a diverse range of engineering disciplines. Our expertise includes water and flood infrastructure, transportation, marine and coastal engineering, geoscience, environmental services, energy, and building structures.

Our UK & Ireland teams deliver technically challenging, varied projects that develop broad expertise without confining people to narrow roles — offering the opportunity to make a meaningful local impact while benefiting from the stability, knowledge, and career opportunities of a well-established global organisation.

What You Will Be Doing:

Ayesa is seeking a Resident Engineer (RE) to work on an infrastructure project where the construction works, based in Dublin, include dewatering and condition surveys of existing tunnels and shafts containing two siphon pipelines, leak remediation, shotcrete encapsulation works, refurbishment of associated pipework/fittings, and refurbishment of chambers, penstocks and access infrastructure at a number of locations along the route.

The RE will be providing day-to-day oversight of the works on behalf of the Employer’s Representative (ER). The role will include monitoring construction progress and quality, reviewing compliance with the design and contract requirements, maintaining site records, coordinating with the Contractor and project team, and supporting the ER in the administration and delivery of the works.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist the Employer’s Representative, Project Manager and Employer in ensuring that the works are carried out in accordance with the Contract Documents.
• Supervise and monitor site activities to ensure that the required construction standards, specifications and approved design requirements are achieved.
• Monitor the dewatering of the existing tunnels and shafts and the measures implemented to maintain suitable conditions for inspection and construction activities.
• Oversee condition surveys, inspections and associated investigations of the existing tunnels, shafts, chambers, pipework, fittings and other infrastructure.
• Monitor remediation works, including leak repairs, shotcrete encapsulation and refurbishment of existing pipework, fittings, chambers, penstocks and access infrastructure.
• Witness and record inspections, testing and quality control activities, ensuring that appropriate records and certification are provided by the Contractor.
• Monitor and record progress against the Contractor’s programme and identify delays, constraints or sequencing issues affecting the works.
• Manage site records and procedures to support accurate record-keeping, assessment of variations and effective management of contractual claims.
• Maintain concise and accurate site records, including a daily site diary, photographs, progress records, inspection records and details of labour, plant and significant activities.
• Review and comment on Contractor submissions relevant to the works, including method statements, inspection and test plans, technical submissions and construction proposals.
• Prepare clear and concise weekly reports on construction progress, quality, programme, site issues and other matters requiring attention by the Employer’s Representative.
• Coordinate with the Contractor, Designer, Employer and wider project team to ensure site queries, technical issues and required decisions are communicated and addressed promptly.
• Oversee site investigations, surveys and testing to ensure that works are appropriately recorded and that results are issued promptly to the relevant parties.

What You Bring:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering (level 7 in the National Framework of Qualifications) or equivalent professional qualification in engineering.
• Possess at least seven years of satisfactory experience in civil, water or wastewater engineering, including experience working as a Resident Engineer or in a similar site supervision role on major construction projects.
• The candidate must be based in Ireland and be willing to relocate at their own cost, if required. No visa or hotel expenses will be included.
• Possess a high standard of technical training and experience.
• Must have asbestos awareness training, or prior experience working around asbestos containing material.
• Direct experience in the delivery of water or wastewater infrastructure projects, preferably including rehabilitation of existing assets, pipelines, chambers, shafts, tunnels and reinforced concrete structures.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and the Microsoft Suite, including Microsoft Project.
• Direct experience working in urban environments, including engagement with multiple stakeholders.
• Detailed experience of fulfilling duties required by the Safety Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations, 2013, including ensuring, on behalf of the Employer, that the duties of the PSCS, PSDP, Designer and Contractor are implemented across the project.
• Proven ability to monitor and report on construction progress, quality, compliance with design and specification requirements, and Contractor performance.
• Experience maintaining detailed site records, reviewing Contractor submissions, witnessing inspections and testing, and supporting the administration of construction contracts.
• Holders of the post shall hold a full current driver’s licence for Class B vehicles.

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary package along with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your professional growth and enhance your overall well‑being:

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary package to attract and retain top talent in the industry.
• Employer Pension Match Scheme: We offer a pension match scheme to help you secure your financial future.
• Income Protection: Receive support in safeguarding your income in the event of illness or injury.
• Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with life assurance coverage.
• Training and Development Programme: Access a range of training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Family & Well‑Being Support: Benefit from our Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits and our confidential support services to address personal or professional challenges, included in our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Sports and Social: Engage in our vibrant sports and social activities to foster a sense of community and well‑being among our team members.
• Recognition Awards: Receive recognition for your contributions through our awards program, celebrating achievements and excellence.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.