Senior Engineer

BAM UK & Ireland; Leinster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% pension contribution

Private health insurance

Dental plan

26 days annual leave

Wellbeing days

Paid maternity & paternity leave

Learning & development opportunities

Company vehicle

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Engineer for a civils project in Louth, Ireland. You will lead on-site activities, manage budgets and the programme, and ensure quality and safety standards are met throughout the project.

The role requires a degree in Construction/Engineering/Logistics or equivalent, with proven delivery experience in civils and logistics. You should demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, plus the ability to work collaboratively with a

Qualifications

• Management skills and ability to lead on-site teams.
• Excellent communication and customer-focused approach.
• Interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and cost-aware.

Responsibilities

• Prepare programme and budget with your manager; align with labour and plant budgets and prioritise activities.
• Identify and analyse cost/program implications and implement solutions.
• Manage information and documentation flow.
• Ensure all contract documentation is prepared on time (technical, financial, administrative).
• Track dockets, labour and plant allocations, and cost reporting weekly.
• Report progress vs programme, cost vs budget, and other variances.
• Procure, negotiate and let subcontractor/supplier packages with PQS and purchasing.
• Enforce material controls and ensure QMS/SMS implementation on site.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Construction/Engineering/Logistics or equivalent

Job description

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 Engineer role on our Civils project based in Louth.

What's in it for you? Opportunities! Opportunities to work with a great team on some of Irelands largest, dynamic and most exciting construction, civil and FM 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 great benefits.

Benefits and Perks

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Equal Opportunity / Diversity

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.