Senior Structural Engineer / Associate Designate
Contact Mark Rigney
1. Salary: €60,000 - €80,000
2. Location: IrelandMunsterWaterford
3. Sector: Construction & Civils
4. Contact: Mark Rigney
5. Mobile: +353872143202
Our client is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer / Associate Designate to join their team based in their office in Waterford. As a highly respected main contractor in the Irish construction industry, they have multiple high-profile projects launching across the area. They are looking for a candidate with relevant experience in construction and engineering. This is a full-time, permanent position offering excellent opportunities for career advancement.
Benefits
6. A competitive salary and pension contribution aligned with experience and the seniority of the role.
7. Coverage of professional body membership fees.
8. Ongoing professional development and mentorship opportunities.
9. Access to a Group Health Insurance Plan.
10. Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
Responsibilities
General
11. Plan, allocate, and manage resources effectively across projects.
12. Oversee career development, providing mentorship and arranging training for team members under your supervision.
13. Provide proactive advice and solutions to resolve project-related issues.
14. Ensure adherence to the company's Quality Management System.
15. Monitor and enforce compliance with Health and Safety protocols within your team.
Business Development
16. Collaborate closely with Directors to support the achievement of the company's business objectives.
17. Manage and cultivate client relationships, continuously expanding your understanding of clients, market trends, and project opportunities to strengthen existing partnerships and forge new ones.
18. Assist in developing marketing strategies aimed at promoting Malone O'Regan, identifying potential leads, and converting them into project opportunities.
Projects
19. Prepare and develop fee proposals, perform contract reviews, and provide approval.
20. Act as the main liaison for client interactions.
21. Manage project cost control, overseeing the cost control efforts of your team and preparing project invoices.
22. Negotiate fee variations with clients, while supervising team members during these processes.
Technical
23. Enforce company policies and ensure alignment with organizational standards.
24. Lead efforts to achieve design excellence within the company.
25. Deliver innovative, sustainable, and profitable engineering solutions, with a focus on client satisfaction to secure repeat business.
26. Confidently manage multiple projects across different stages and values with minimal Director oversight.
27. Establish the appropriate design approach and develop initial concept designs.
28. Prepare, review, and approve designs and supporting documentation to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
Requirements
29. Hold a Level 8/9 degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
30. Chartered status is essential, with preference for membership in the Institution of Structural Engineers.
31. Bring at least 12 years of postgraduate experience, ideally gained in a consulting environment, with significant exposure to architect-led projects.
32. Strong technical expertise, along with excellent communication and management abilities.
33. Demonstrated commercial acumen, particularly in managing and understanding project budgets.
34. Skilled in producing detailed, high-quality project reports, as well as chairing meetings and preparing minutes.
35. Dedicated to ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
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