Senior Engineer

BAM UK & Ireland; Carlow; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% pension contribution

Private Health Insurance

Dental Plan

26 days annual leave

2 wellbeing days annually

Paid maternity & paternity leave

Learning & Development opportunities

Company vehicles (role dependent)

.....and many more great perks.

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Engineer for a site-based project in Carlow. You will lead planning, budgeting, procurement, and delivery, ensuring labour, plant and materials align with the programme.

Responsibilities include implementing QMS and SMS on site, supervising subcontractors, tracking costs, reporting monthly, and driving continuous improvement in construction and logistics activities. A degree or equivalent is required with strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND, or HNC in Construction/Engineering/Logistics or equivalent.
• Proven track record in delivering construction/civils/logistics operations.
• Management skills (control and management of employees).
• Commercial awareness with excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and customer focus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare programme and working budget with your manager, synchronise labour and plant budgets and prioritise activities.
• Identify and analyse problem areas with cost or program implications, develop strategies and implement solutions.
• Manage documentation: ensure contracts, technical and administrative docs are prepared timely and tracked.
• Monitor outputs, costs vs budget weekly; provide feedback to Tendering on actuals.
• Manage project cash flow with PQS and manager per Commercial Procedures Manual.
• Report monthly on progress vs programme, cost vs budget, variations, delays, etc.
• Procure, negotiate and let subcontract and supplier packages with PQS and purchasing dept; enforce material calls.
• Implement QMS on site and develop Site Quality Plan; ensure crew and subcontractors follow system.
• Implement SMS and ensure Site Safety Plan is understood and followed.
• Review and approve temporary works methods per Company Procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Proactive approach

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in 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.