Project Engineer
The Project involves the provision of technical advice and any other services to support the client’s requirements in connection with highway infrastructure operations and maintenance.
The primarily responsibility for this role is supporting the Commission Manager in delivering programme and project management and technical advice and services to the client(s).
Responsibilities
Coordinate the input of specialists from internal project teams and external resources;
Maintain a knowledge on the status of the projects at all times and be able to report internally;
Ensure effective management of contracts including progress reporting, milestones and interim valuations, early warnings, compensation events, changes etc.;
Draft and / or review communications and correspondence to contractors.
To review submissions by Contractor for compliance in connection with Task Orders and Contractual requirements, and that deliverables are submitted in a timely and an acceptable manner, and arranging for technical review by appropriate matter specialist where appropriate;
Propose alternatives for expediting / recovering of project schedules with contractors for presentation to, and agreement with, the client;
Develop in liaison with the Commission Manager a programme of audits, inspections and checks and coordinate the internal and specialist resources required to deliver the programme;
Review all requests for compensation by the Contractor for extra work and co-ordinate their further review and approval;
Attend Risk Reduction meetings and record actions and mitigations agreed;
Monitor contractual compliance by the contractor, and early identification of issues and problems;
Prepare and assist with the undertaking of periodic reviews of the contractor’s and PPP services and prepare a report with findings and recommendations to ensure conformance;
Ensure internal procedures and processes are mapped, formalised and amended when necessary;
Undertake regular site inspections for condition and operational compliance.
General
Prepare and present reports and presentations to the client team and other key stakeholders
Liaise with other teams and within the wider business and other key stakeholders
Manage day to day operational duties;
Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
Develop and deliver progress reports, analyse results and troubleshoot problem areas.
Requirements
A level 8 qualification recognised by the National Framework of Qualifications/Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), or other equivalent qualification in the field of civil, structural, mechanical or electrical/electronic engineering;
5+ years’ post-graduate experience in working with infrastructural projects, ideally working on mechanical/electrical systems projects and in the management of the operation and maintenance of infrastructure facilities.
Key Skills
Analytical, detail-oriented and self-driven
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience leading meetings and coordinating stakeholders
Proven ability to manage resources, budgets and deadlines
Capable of prioritising tasks and working independently
Confident liaising with public sector officials, senior colleagues and the public
Proactive with workload management
Strong interpersonal skills and team-oriented mindset
Solid knowledge of project/programme management, ideally in multidisciplinary settings
Full driving licence
Desirable
Experience of working on an Infrastructure O & M scheme;
Familiarity with PPP contracts, the NEC3 contract and their mechanisms;
Knowledge of Intelligent Transport Systems and experience of working on ITS schemes;
Well versed in modern procurement and contract management techniques;
Familiarity with the operation and maintenance (O & M) of highway infrastructure or similar sector;
Understanding of commercial risk and procurement strategies;
Comfortable in a Matrix management environment as part of an integrated team delivering the Project’s objectives;
Experience of managing multidisciplinary highway projects;
Knowledge of current national, regional and local guidance/standards with regards to the fields of highway engineering.
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