Resident Civil Engineer (Reservoir Inspection Programme)
Sector:
Water Infrastructure / Reservoir Safety
Location:
Cork
Type:
Permanent / Long-term Contract
Experience Required:
Minimum 7 years
Overview
A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a highly capable
Resident Civil Engineer
to support a national
Reservoir Inspection Programme
, involving structural assessments, site inspections, condition surveys and safety reviews of water storage assets across Ireland.
The successful candidate will act as the client's on-site representative, ensuring that all inspection and assessment activities are carried out safely, accurately and in accordance with relevant technical, regulatory and safety standards.
This role suits an engineer with strong civil and water-infrastructure experience, ideally with exposure to reservoirs, dams, embankments, or critical water-retaining structures.
Key Responsibilities
Site-Based Inspection & Supervision
Carry out on-site inspections of reservoirs including embankments, dams, spillways, control structures, headworks and associated civil assets
Supervise specialist inspection teams undertaking structural, geotechnical or hydromechanical assessments
Ensure inspection activities adhere to approved methodologies, access arrangements and safety controls
Identify defects, deterioration, failure risks and any structural or safety concerns
Technical & Regulatory Compliance
Ensure all inspections comply with national reservoir safety regulations, engineering standards and internal quality procedures
Review historical documentation including drawings, previous reports, O&M manuals and monitoring data
Prepare and review RAMS, risk assessments, and work permits for all inspection activities
Support compliance checks against statutory obligations
Reporting & Documentation
Prepare clear, detailed inspection reports including condition assessments, photographs, measurements and defect logs
Provide recommendations for monitoring, remedial works, or further investigation where required
Maintain comprehensive site records for audit and regulatory review
Stakeholder Engagement
Liaise with asset owners, water authorities, landowners, environmental teams and contractors
Coordinate access arrangements, reservoir drawdowns, environmental controls and operational interactions
Attend and contribute to progress meetings and technical discussions
Health & Safety
Promote a strong safety culture throughout all site activities
Ensure compliance with all applicable safety legislation and protocols
Manage on-site risks including working around water, confined spaces, embankment stability, and heavy plant movements
Experience & Qualifications
Minimum
7 years' experience
in civil engineering with strong site-based background
Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent (Level 8 preferred)
Experience in water-sector infrastructure, reservoir/dam safety, civil inspections or geotechnical assessments is highly desirable
Strong understanding of structural behaviour of water-retaining assets and earthworks
Ability to interpret civil/structural drawings, technical specifications and historical asset data
Excellent written reporting and communication skills
Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel to remote sites
Chartered status beneficial but not essential
Core Competencies
Strong attention to technical detail
Confident working independently across dispersed sites
Proactive problem-solver with strong engineering judgement
Effective communicator with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
Strong commitment to safety, quality and compliance
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