Civil / Structural Engineer - Highway Infrastructure - Urgent Hiring

We are hiring an enthusiastic Civil / Structural Engineer - Highway Infrastructure to join our productive team at JobContax in Cork.
Growing your career as a Full Time Civil / Structural Engineer - Highway Infrastructure is a fantastic opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in presentation, decision-making and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Civil / Structural Engineer - Highway Infrastructure at JobContax today!

Are you a Civil / Structural Engineer with 5 years’ post-graduate experience working on highway infrastructure projects?

This is a minimum 12 month contract role is based in Cork.

If you have relevant experience, send your CV to View email address on jobcontax.com or call Sorcha on Show phone number for a confidential chat

Civil / Structural Engineer - Highway Infrastructure - Cork

Job Description

Our client is a leading international engineering consultancy

The Project involves highway infrastructure operations and maintenance. 

The project involves undertaking day to day contract management and performance monitoring activities, including periodic audits on existing tunnel systems and operations, as well as Motorway Traffic Control Centre (MTCC) operations and compliance by the O&M Contractor with existing contract requirements

Development and management of detailed contract variations or task orders in respect of tunnel life cycle renewal and upgrade activities

Administration and monitoring of PPP Contracts including checking of key documentation deliverables and the carrying out of periodic audits and checks on existing tunnel and motorway service area facility systems and operations

Providing advice on matters relating to NEC3 Contract administration or any other contract that may be entered into in respect of a tunnel/service area;

Providing advice on and monitoring compliance with Tunnel Safety Directive obligations across all tunnels on the national road network

Providing project and programme management services in connection with the client’s schemes which impact the Project’s facilities and their operation

Additional ad hoc advice as may be required in relation to the services provision 

The individual will be working with Contractors, Clients and Internal Teams.

The individual will work as a key part of a small core team drawing on specialist and experts from various disciplines as required

The individual will report to and support the Commission Manager in delivering programme and project management and technical advice and services to the client(s).

To coordinate the input of specialists from internal project teams and external resources; 

To maintain a knowledge on the status of the projects at all times and be able to report internally

Support the Commission Manager and ensure effective management of contracts including progress reporting, milestones and interim valuations, early warnings, compensation events, changes etc

Draft and / or review communications and correspondence to contractors. 

To assist with engaging and coordinating the input of specialists from internal project teams and external resources

To review submissions by Contractor for compliance in connection with Task Orders and Contractual requirements, and that deliverables are submitted in a timely and an acceptable manner, and arranging for technical review by appropriate matter specialist where appropriate

Propose alternatives for expediting / recovering of project schedules with contractors for presentation to, and agreement with, the client

Attend Risk Reduction meetings and record actions and mitigations agreed;

Monitor contractual compliance by the contractor, and early identification of issues and problems

Develop in liaison with the Commission Manager a programme of audits, inspections and checks and coordinate the internal and specialist resources required to deliver the programme

Review all requests for compensation by the Contractor for extra work and co-ordinate their further review and approval

Prepare and assist with the undertaking of periodic reviews of the contractor’s and PPP Co.'s services and prepare a report with findings and recommendations to ensure conformance and effectiveness of the quality system; and

Ensure internal procedures and processes are mapped, formalized and amended when necessary

Undertake regular site inspections for condition and operational compliance.

To prepare and present reports and presentations to the client team and other key stakeholders

To liaise with other teams and within the wider business and other key stakeholders

Preparation of all necessary reports

Manage day to day operational duties

Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service

Develop and deliver progress reports, analyse results and troubleshoot problem areas.

Requirements

A level eight qualification recognized by the National Framework of Qualifications/Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), or other equivalent qualification in the field of civil, structural, mechanical or electrical/electronic engineering; and

At least 5 years’ post-graduate experience in working with infrastructural projects.

Ideally, the candidate would have experience working on mechanical/electrical systems projects and in the management of the operation and maintenance of infrastructure facilities.

Fluent in written and spoken English

Full driving license

Experience in a contract administration role and some experience in managing disparate projects, ideally in the highway, transportation or construction industries. 

A good understanding of the Microsoft platform and applications particularly Project, Excel and Word

Ability to liaise with others including public sector officials, members of the public and other Senior colleagues;

Good experience and knowledge of project or programme management, ideally in a multidisciplinary environment; 

Analytical, numerate and self-motivated

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience of and ability in chairing meetings

Experience of managing resources to deliver work on time and to agreed budgets;

Ability to priorities, to achieve deadlines and to work with minimal supervision;

It would be highly desirable for the individual to have / be:

Experience of working on an Infrastructure O & M scheme;

Knowledge of Intelligent Transport Systems and experience of working on ITS schemes;

Well versed in modern procurement and contract management techniques;

Familiarity with the operation and maintenance (O & M) of highway infrastructure or similar sector would be an advantage;

Familiarity with PPP contracts, the NEC3 contract and their mechanisms;

Understanding of commercial risk and procurement strategies;

Comfortable in a Matrix management environment as part of an integrated team delivering the Project’s objectives;

Experience of managing multidisciplinary highway projects;

Knowledge of current national, regional and local guidance/standards with regards to the fields of highway engineering. Knowledge of the DMRB.

Package

Hourly contract rate €25 - €35 per hour

Minimum 12 month contact with the ability to extend.

Contact

Sorcha Mooney is the consultant managing this position

If you are a Civil Engineer with experience working with infrastructural projects and are interested in roles based in Cork you can contact Sorcha by e-mail at View email address on jobcontax.com or phone +35315310097for a confidential chat.

JobContax do not send CVs to clients without candidate permission.

With over 50 years of technical recruitment experience, JobContax is the leading recruiter of Civil Engineer s in Cork and Ireland. 

Due to the large volume of applications, JobContax may not be able to respond to every individual.

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Benefits of working as a Civil / Structural Engineer - Highway Infrastructure in Cork:

● Excellent benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Advantageous package