Site Engineer (Water)

Veolia | Ireland; Ireland; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Ireland is seeking a Site Engineer (Mechanical) to support water and wastewater projects from Kingscourt to across the island.

You will work with the Project Manager and multidisciplinary teams to deliver installation, testing and commissioning while maintaining HSE standards.

A NFQ level 7 degree and hands-on site experience are essential; strong communication and organisational skills are required.

Qualifications

• Practical site experience essential.
• Experience in moving from design stages to delivery.
• Ability to coordinate site activities and teams.
• IT skills with Word/Excel/Project/PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of delegated site activities and issues.
• Ensure adherence to Veolia's QHSE standards on site.
• Coordinate with Client representatives and PM on site matters.
• Oversee equipment installation, testing and commissioning.
• Manage subcontractors and on-site activities within budget and schedule.
• Provide site supervision in the absence of the site manager.

Skills

Practical site experience

Team coordination

Communication skills

Time management

Self-motivated

Initiative

Water/wastewater project experience

Education

NFQ Level 7 degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) or Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Site Engineer (Mechanical)

Location: Kingscourt, Co. Cavan

Work Hours/Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4.30pm

Due to continued success and growth across the Water division, we are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join the ECI (Early Contractor Involvement) Team as a Site Engineer. The successful candidate will work on a wide scope of Water and Wastewater Treatment projects across the Island of Ireland.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Project Manager in coordinating a multi disciplined team to include process/mechanical/civil/structural/electrical work associated with various Water and Wastewater Treatment projects across the Island of Ireland.

The Site Engineer will have responsibility for assisting in the on-site delivery and construction of water and wastewater treatment contracts from detailed design stage through to installation, testing and commissioning. Collaborating with the Project Manager in the implementation of delivery documentation including technical submissions, managing sub-contractor activities on site, ensuring regulatory Health & Safety compliance, overseeing installation works, and coordinating construction activities.

During the delivery stage the Site Engineer will liaise with design teams and suppliers, manage subcontractors, installation personnel and commissioning teams on site to ensure that projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. Ensure all equipment is delivered, installed, tested and ultimately commissioned in accordance with contractual requirements.

Day to Day of the Role

• Take ownership of delegated site activities and project issues
• Ensure thorough knowledge and understanding of the contract for all assigned projects
• Ensure adherence to Veolia's QHSE standards on site
• Liaison with Client and Client Representatives on site matters
• Communicate with the Project Manager, Design Leads and Sub-Consultants during the execution of the project
• Interact with our multi-disciplined engineering team, overseeing equipment installation and commissioning activities on site
• Organising, co-coordinating and managing site activities while maintaining H&S in line with Veolia standards
• Managing aspects of the project within defined budgets and agreed timelines through monitoring and tracking for adherence with the project brief and programme
• Apply procedures in place related to contract execution and site operations
• Provide site supervision cover for the construction site manager in the event of their absence
• Manage all site-based operatives, overseeing all aspects of their work including carrying out safety inductions, tool box talks, controlling the quality of work, ensuring method statement and order fulfilment, cleanliness and tidiness, the use of plant and tools, the reduction of waste and use of PPE

Required Skills for the Role

• Minimum NFQ Level 7 degree in an Engineering (Mechanical Engineering Degree is preferable) and/or Science Discipline
• Practical site experience (Essential)
• Practical experience in being part of a project team from design stages to delivery stage
• Managing site activities including team coordination
• Ability to work on own initiative and effectively manage & coordinate site activities
• Experience in the execution of water/wastewater engineering projects is desirable
• IT skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Power Point
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Self-motivated
• Strong communication and writing skills

Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues.

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