Civil Project Engineer

Civil Project Engineer. 

Leinster 

The Role:

You will work as part of our multi-disciplinary engineering team to bring water and wastewater projects from initial design, through to completion and handover to the client. You will have the opportunity to work alongside , and collaborate with, industry-leading project teams, working in a one-team culture while broadening your own skillset.

As a Civil Project Engineer you will be expected to support the project manager and contracts manager in the daily operation and delivery of projects as well as showing progression and development in your own career. Due to the nature of the works completed by Glanua you will have an opportunity to witness a wide variety of multi-disciplinary engineering activities and will have the opportunity to focus and develop, a specialised knowledge base and progress your career, with a wide variety of career paths available.

Glanua is a progressive company that always seeks to develop its employees. When you demonstrate aptitude and interest in furthering your career within the organisation, training and promotion will always be available to you.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The main duties and responsibilities of the Civil Project Engineer are outlined as follows:

• Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture.
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on-site.
• Be familiar with the HSQE management system and procedures in conjunction with the current statutory requirements
• Be available and willing to provide coverage should the project manager be absent for any reason, assuming the role of managing the day-to-day operation of the site
• Need to be familiar with programme and budgets for the project, fully understanding the impact any overruns shall have on the project
• Review and develop specifications and design drawings, have the ability to develop solutions to design based issues.
• Use of GPS, total station and 3D scanner for setting out and collection of As Built information
• Completion of technical reports and quality documentation, input to safety files and O&M and completion of monthly progress reports
• Ensuring design, materials and workmanship is in line with the specified requirements
• Utilising procurement software to ensure materials and subcontracts are ordered/ awarded as and when required
• Liaise with relevant consultants, subcontractors, site staff, commercial resources and the general site team involved in the project
• Completion of weekly whiteboard meetings on site, planning the efficient and safe delivery of works
• Day to day interaction with the employer’s representatives, stakeholders and members of the public
• Keep appraised of the latest standards and technology through continuous professional development (CPD).
• Show an eagerness to learn and progress in your own career as well as the mentoring and training of more junior staff. Glanua has a proven track record of developing graduates from college through to director level within the organisation .
• Other duties as required from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

The main knowledge, skills and experience required of the Civil Project Engineer are outlined as follows:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a similar role, preferably in the water and wastewater industry.
• Degree in Civil Engineering
• An interest in developing a career within an industry -leading organisation.
• Ability to work as part of a team in project delivery and provide input at team meetings.
• Ability to engage with suppliers and sub-contractors at procurement stage and in the delivery of their scope of supply during contract delivery.
• Ability to use own initiative, problem solve and adjust as issues arise during project delivery.
• Good working knowledge of MS packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good working knowledge in the use of GPS, total station and CAD.
• Strong communication skills with a high level of motivation.
• Full driving licence