Title of Position: Construction Supervisor Salary:€71,072 - €91,100 Background Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) is responsible for managing and improving the countrys national road and light rail networks plus Metro Link, with an annual budget in the order of €1 billion. TII is responsible maintaining the Luas Light Rail network. The Light Rail network relies on 11 principal asset categories / groups (e.g. structures, track, control & communications systems and power installations) with different characteristics and deterioration mechanisms, with a cumulative value in the region of €1bn. In maintaining the light rail network, TII is responsible for overseeing a wide range of asset renewal and maintenance projects, including significant civil infrastructure works, rail replacement works, power communications and signalling works. These works are carried out by a variety of contractors on behalf of TII in both normal working hours but also due to the nature of the works, at night and at weekends as required. In addition to these works, TII is responsible for ensuring that all construction works undertaken by third party developers adjacent to the light rail network are undertaken in accordance with the requirements detailed in agreements that have been established between the third party and TII. The Construction Supervisor - Light Rail Network will represent TII in the supervision and monitoring of all construction works undertaken on the Luas Light Rail Network by TIIs contractors and shall be responsible for monitoring construction activity by third party developers adjacent to the light rail network. ROLE, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Regular onsite inspections of the light rail network for TII and jointly with Operations and Maintenance Contractor as required Monitor Quality Assurance and Quality Control of the contractors works Monitor on-site supervision of the performance of the contractor against programme Ensuring Public Relations interfaces are managed and key issues are dealt with quickly and efficiently Ensuring all contractors and employees meet the Health, Safety and Environmental obligations of the relevant statutory Codes and Laws Co-ordinating all external interfaces to the contract - e.g. Local Authorities, NTA, developers, external contractors, emergency services in parallel with Management efforts Co-ordinating and managing the interface with the Utility companies where applicable Maintaining daily progress reports and records of all plant, resources and site activities Provide weekly infrastructure inspections report to TII Asset Managers, clearly highlighting issues of concern relating to the condition of the asset Present outcome of inspections to Senior Asset Manager on a monthly basis Maintain a register of infrastructure faults/defects to track, date location, fault identification, action required and rectification date Carry out regular network journeys to identify 3rd party adjacent development activity, identifying developments that have not sought TII authorisation and/or impact on the safe operation of the network Carry out regular site inspection visits to track and monitor the progress of adjacent development authorised by TII and ensure their compliance with agreements between the parties, ensuring the safe operation of the network Report on the progress of all adjacent development sites on a weekly basis. Undertaking such tasks, activities or other duties as may be required or assigned appropriate to the grade. All of the divisions within TII have inter-dependent responsibilities and close cooperation and teamwork is required Note: The functions and responsibilities assigned to this position are based on the current stated role and may be changed from time to time. The person appointed will be required to demonstrate the flexibility necessary to fulfil other roles and responsibilities at a similar grade within TII and may be assigned to other such roles as business needs arise. Education & Experience The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate thekey competencies for a Grade 2 position as identified in Appendix A, as well as the followingjob-specific requirements: A third level qualification (NFQ Level 6 or higher) in a relevant discipline such as Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field is preferable; Or A minimum of 8 years' experience in a senior construction supervisor role on major infrastructure or building projects, preferably including rail or light rail projects working with the related disciplines. Completion of specific relevant training e.g. High Risk Confined Space Training, Map Road Licencing (MRL), Working at Heights, Locating Underground Services (LUGS), Signing, Lighting and Guarding (SLG) etc. desirable but not essential. A strong record of working collaboratively with a wide range of third-party stakeholders and construction and/or service contractors/providers. Excellent experience of working within safety critical environments. Ideally a good working knowledge of working within railway operating environments. Good knowledge of asset management principles, combined with an understanding of lifecycle management, risk management, safety management related to infrastructure assets. Strong experience in Utility diversions in a city centre environment desirable. Familiar with the traffic management process included in Dublin City Councils Directions for the Control and Management of Roadworks in Dublin. MRL Full Driving Licence. A strong commitment to public safety, to the safety of TII staff, and to the safety of those working on our behalf. Note: In order to assure the shortlisting panel that you satisfy these requirements you must explicitly reference how you meet the requirements in your application. Failure to demonstrate these may prevent your application progressing to future shortlisting stages Candidates who come under consideration following the final selection stage will be required to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility, including qualifications and evidence of fluency in the English language. Candidates who are unable to show that they hold the required qualifications may be withdrawn from the competition at any stage. An invitation to interview or any element of the selection process is not acceptance of eligibility. To apply for, or to locate further information on, these posts please click apply below. The closing date for applications is 12pm Thursday 2nd October at 12pm. Transport Infrastructure Ireland is committed to a policy of equal opportunity.