Site Engineer

AtkinsRealis is one of the world’s leading providers of engineering professional consulting and support services with offices across Ireland.

We are seeking to recruit a Assistant Resident Engineer for a site-based role in the Northwest Region area/Galway.  The ideal candidate will have 3+ years’ experience in roads/civils infrastructure projects. The role will involve site-based supervision, administration, monitoring, and inspection of bridge maintenance and rehabilitation works in the northwest region of Ireland.  

Job summary and desirable skills / attributes:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3+ years relevant experience in the design, repair or construction of relevant structures.
• Experience in structure inspections would be advantageous.
• Experience in assisting in administering contracts using the Public Works form of contracts an advantage.
• Support the Resident Engineering staff in day-to-day activities on site.
• Experience in monitoring and inspection of construction works associated with roadworks including pavement, drainage, ducting, signage, lighting, safety barriers, bridgeworks etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience in record keeping and reporting.
• Ability to work within a team environment and under own initiative to achieve project goals.
• Knowledge of current H&S regulations and best practices.
• Full driving licence.
• Computer literate and with experience of relevant software (AutoCAD) and Microsoft Office programmes.

Personal qualities:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible approach with ability to be able to multi-task and prioritise when necessary.
• Positive outlook and approachable manner.
• Well-motivated, able to work as part of a team or alone when required.
• The candidate should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking, flexible, willing to take responsibility and comfortable working as part of a site supervision team. 

About Us:

Atkins Ireland is a member of SNC-Lavalin, one of the world’s leading providers of engineering professional consulting and support services with offices across Ireland.  At Atkins we put Environment, Sustainability and Health & Safety at the heart of our business strategy. We possess a significant breadth of knowledge and depth of skills and experience for the ultimate benefit of our clients. We build long-term trusted partnerships to create a world where lives are enriched through the implementation of our ideas. Together with our clients, we’re always striving to find better ways to get things done. We are a certified CPD Accredited employer with Engineers Ireland and we were named Engineers Ireland CPD Employer of the year in 2021.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and ability.