Senior Engineer

Bam Uk & Ireland; Carlow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% pension contribution

Private Health Insurance

Dental Plan

26 days annual leave

Wellbeing days

Maternity & Paternity leave

Learning & Development opportunities

Company vehicles

Job summary

BAM is recruiting a Senior Engineer for a project based in Carlow. The role requires delivering construction/civils/logistics operations with strong leadership, communication and cost control.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and documentation, while enforcing QMS and SMS on site. Opportunities for career growth and professional development are offered within BAM’s large Irish/UK portfolio.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND, HNC (or equivalent) in Construction/Engineering/Logistics.
• Proven track record in delivering construction/civils/logistics operations.
• Strong management of employees and teams with commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare programme and working budget with your manager.
• Identify and analyse problem areas and develop strategies, implementing solutions.
• Manage contract documentation and ensure timely information flow.
• Monitor outputs, costs and progress against budget weekly.
• Procure and manage subcontractors and suppliers in coordination with the PQS.
• Implement QMS on site and ensure Site Quality Plan compliance.
• Review and approve temporary works methods per Company procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree

HND

HNC

Construction/Engineering/Logistics

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

We don’t do short-term thinking. BAM offers real long-term career pathways, with opportunities to grow into new roles, explore new specialisms, and even work overseas. Many of our people have stayed for years, progressing through the business as their careers and lives evolved.

Take a look at the spec below to read more on our Senior Engineering role on our project based in Carlow.

Making Possible

• Prepare programme and working budget with your manager: synchronise with labour and plant budgets, decide critical path & ensure day-to-day activities are prioritised and planned.
• Identify and analyse problem areas/activities – particularly those with cost or program implications - develop strategies and alternatives, and implement appropriate solutions.
• Manage the flow of information and documentation. Ensure all documentation relevant to the Contract (technical, financial contractual, and administrative) is prepared in a timely manner. Ensure effective systems exist for the tracking of dockets, the approval of labour & plant allocation sheets, etc.
• Check outputs, quantities, critical activities and costs on a weekly basis (costs vs. budget re labour, plant, material, sub-contractors and day-works). Give feedback to Tendering dept. on actual outputs.
• Manage the project cash flow in conjunction with the PQS and your manager. Be guided by the Commercial Procedures Manual.
• Report monthly on progress vs. programme, cost vs. budget, cost vs. value, cost to completion, variations, delays, and any other problem issues. Ensure the MCRR is prepared on time.
• Procure, negotiate and let subcontract and supplier packages in conjunction with the PQS, your manager and purchasing department where appropriate. Enforce the ‘calling off ’ of materials.
• Implement the Company’s Quality Management System [QMS] on site. Ensure that the Site Quality Plan is developed from the QMS and that all personnel on site, including subcontractors personnel, are fully aware of their requirements and that they operate the system effectively.
• Implement the Company’s Safety Management System [SMS]. Ensure that the Site Safety Plan is developed from the SMS and that all personnel on site, including subcontractors personnel, are fully aware of their requirements and that they operate the system effectively.
• Review and approve temporary works methods. Implement in accordance with the Company Temporary Works Procedures.

What’s in it for you?

Opportunities! Opportunities to work with a great team on some of Irelands largest, dynamic and most exciting construction and civil engineering projects. Opportunity to develop your skills to the highest industry standards at one of the country's largest construction firms.

We are committed to our employees and offer strong competitive salaries along with benefits such as:

• 8% pension contribution.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Dental Plan.
• 26 days annual leave, incremental with years service.
• 2 Wellbeing days annually.
• Paid maternity & paternity leave.
• Learning & Development opportunities - internal progression is encouraged and fostered.
• Company vehicles (role dependent).
• .....and many more great perks.

What do you bring to the role?

• Degree, HND,HNC, qualification in Construction/Engineering/Logistics or equivalent.
• Proven track record in delivering construction/civils/logistics operations.
• Management skills (control and management of employees).
• Commercially aware with excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and customer focused.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills.
• Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proactive approach to work.
• Working as part of a team to deliver objective of the department and project as a whole.
• Enthusiastic, collaborative approach.

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to let us know.