Job Description

About the Role

Working closely with the Senior Resident Engineer, you will play a key role in the supervision and delivery of this major marine project. The role involves both island-based and mainland supervision duties, with accommodation provided in Connemara for the duration of the contract.

Team & Work Structure:

• RE team based in a rented house in Connemara (3–4 nights per week optional stay).

• 1–2 nights per week on Inis Oírr in the early stages, rising to up to 4 nights thereafter.

• 3–4 full days per week on the island, overlapping with another RE team member daily.

• 1–2 days per week supervising quarrying, casting, and transhipping facilities in Connemara.

• Typical working hours: 8am–6pm (flexibility required).

Skills & Requirements

Essential:

• Diploma in Engineering or Construction Management (Level 6 NFQ or equivalent), membership of the Institute of Clerks of Works in Ireland, or equivalent qualification.

• 10+ years’ postgraduate experience in civil engineering works, including 7+ years’ site-based experience (bridge, marine, or civil works).

• Proven experience as a Clerk of Works within a Resident Engineer team (or equivalent).

• Strong knowledge of H&S legislation and construction best practices.

• Excellent organisational, record-keeping, and report-writing skills.

• Ability to interpret drawings, measure works, and monitor variations.

• Good knowledge of surveying, levelling, and setting out.

Desirable:

• Proficiency in spoken Gaeilge (to communicate with island residents on non-technical matters).

• Safe Pass certification (mandatory before start date).

• Experience in concrete sampling and testing.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Senior Resident Engineer in liaising with contractors, clients, and stakeholders.

  • Ensure adequate site supervision and compliance with contract specifications.

  • Review contractor claims, payment applications, and method statements.

  • Monitor construction progress and report against programme.

  • Oversee compliance with licences, traffic management plans, and safety protocols.

  • Maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and manage contractual documentation.

  • Ensure works are carried out to required standards in accordance with drawings and specifications.

  For additional information, a full job spec and a confidential discussion on this and similar opportunities contact: Alan on 056-7786631 / 085 8072559 or email alan@optimizerecruitment.ie
  
  All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval.

  Job Ref Number: OR-14353.

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