Resident Engineer (Bridges)

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.

We are seeking a Resident Engineer for the Northwest Region/Galway. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years’ experience in bridge rehabilitation and maintenance. The candidate should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking, flexible, willing to take responsibility and comfortable working as part of a site supervision team. The role will involve site-based supervision, administration, monitoring, and inspection of construction activities associated with a bridge maintenance contract throughout the Northwest Region.

Job summary and desirable skills / attributes:

• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience post-graduate experience of fulfilling a Resident Engineer role on projects involving the construction, repair, rehabilitation and strengthening of relevant masonry, concrete and steel structures.
• Computer literate and with experience of relevant software (AutoCAD) and Microsoft Office programmes.
• Experience in administering contracts using the Public Works form of contracts an advantage.
• Report to the Project Manager and Technical Director.
• Experience in supervising repairs to expansion joints, pavements, parapets, safety barriers as well as masonry and concrete works.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience in record keeping and reporting on Contractor’s progress.
• 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 and a valid SafePass.

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.

About Us:

At Atkins we put Sustainability 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.