Project Engineer (Civils/Water)

Project Engineer (Civils/Water) Contact Jake KavanaghSalary: €50,000 - €65,000Location: IrelandCavanUlsterSector: Construction & CivilsContact: Jake KavanaghMobile: +353852666097Email: Our client is seeking to appoint a Project Engineer to join their team in Meath for utilities projects. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious and driven individual to join a growing business in the Irish market on a full time permanent basis. The contractor in question are a award-winning and innovative contractor providing project solutions for the water and wastewater industry including design, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance.Why Apply with Sonas?Experts in M&E, Civils & Utilities RecruitmentProvide you insights to the best salaries, rates, benefits on offerWe will get your CV seen by the right hiring managersOne point of contact – we will manage all of your applications, interviews & contract negotiationsEarly access to other opportunities not yet posted on jobs boardsZero CostProject Engineer Role and Responsibilities:Ensuring the highest standards of safety and environmental protection are consistently maintained, and strive to out-perform standard practice at every opportunityEnsuring that quality throughout project delivery is maintained and meets the business policy and exceeds client expectationCoordination and managerial input to the design, procurement, sub-contract packages of work, DfMA/OSB, commissioning and handover process;Maintain a presence on site during the construction phase, ensuring that day to day operations are proceeding in alignment with the programme and budgetEnsuring that the programme and budget are considered during the coordination and management of project deliverablesActive participation in Client meetings; including attendance at the monthly Progress Meetings as requiredAwareness of the project scope and monitoring deviation from this scope. This would include the Contractor scope and the subcontractor scope. Advise the Project Manager as scope change occurs or is likely to occurEnsure procurement is progressed in line with the project programme/schedule;Ensure supply chain value is achieved through a competitive tendering process and challengeMaintain an oversight on all technical aspects of the project, and ensure the project team have a clear and consistent understanding of the technical deliverablesMaintain close liaison with the design and commissioning teams and ensure that all technical inputs are considered in the project deliveryLiaison with and coordination of the assigned project delivery team including Site Management and Supervision staff, the Procurement team, the Commissioning team and the Design teamContinuous liaison with and coordination of project support staff including SHEQ, Planning, CommercialReport to the Project Manager both on an informal ad-hoc basis. Furthermore provide informal feedback to the Contracts Manager on an ad-hoc basisExperience/Qualifications NeededThe right candidate will be able to demonstrate the following key experience necessary to fulfil the requirements of the role:At least five years in a Project Engineer role in the Irish Water Industry, preferably with a Tier 1 contractorA Civil Engineering degreeCSCS Card and EUSR Water Hygiene cardPersonal Attributes / ValuesThe following are the key personal attributes and values we are looking for;Driven individualProactive / can-do attitudeAn organiser who can coordinate on multiple frontsStructured thinkerClient-focusedFacilitator of innovative thought and ideas