Senior Engineer, Operations - Enniskillen
Office/Project Location: Enniskillen
Employment Type: Permanent
Work Location: Office Based / Hybrid
Pay: Salary Negotiable
Experience: 5+ years
Visa: EU or UK passport required
The Senior Engineer (Northern Region - Operations) will be part of the Regional
Management Team. He/she will oversee management/maintenance,
recreational/commercial use and future development of Waterways Ireland
infrastructure within the Erne System and/or other areas, as required. The Senior
Engineer will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Regional
Depots at Portora and Drumboory and will engage with Operations Stores to support
the development, procurement and purchasing of goods and services.
The successful applicant will be required to manage the resources of the Erne
System including, financial, operational staff and waterway assets and he/she will
also be required to manage consultants/contractors working on Waterways Ireland
property for implementation of new or refurbishment projects. The successful
applicant will also be required to coordinate with user groups for facilitation of events,
and to work in partnership with third parties and local interests to manage and
develop the waterways for increased recreational use.
The successful applicant will also be part of our client's Response Team and will be required to provide out of office service on a rota basis.
This duty will attract a separate remuneration.
Requirements
Possess a Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or an equivalent qualification
which qualifies the candidate to apply for chartered membership of a relevant
professional engineering institution (ICE / IEI).
Possess a minimum of 5 years relevant post qualification experience in the
design or construction of civil / structural engineering projects, at least 2 of which
should have been in an operational environment
Hold a current driving licence and possess access to a form of transport which will
permit travel throughout Ireland and ensure that the person can supervise works
spread over a wide area.
Possess knowledge and experience of the key issues involved in the field of
Civil/Structural Engineering, in particular relating to construction in a water-based
environment including site supervision, site management and budgetary provision
Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Possess knowledge and experience of Health, Safety and Welfare issues associated with construction and maintenance works
Be computer literate and possess competence in the use of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and IT based surveying equipment/engineering design tools
Possess excellent project management and problem-solving skills
Demonstrate experience of developing technical specifications, conditions of
contract, tender documentation, procurement and framework contracts and
managing large complex budgets
Have experience of working in a maintenance environment
Be a chartered member of a relevant Engineering Institution
Possess a health and safety qualification
Possess an understanding of the environmental issues involved in the development of waterways
Demonstrate experience of working with Trade Unions
Package
Competitive Salary depending on Experience