Project Engineer

THE ROLE: The Project Engineer will report to and support the Commission Manager in delivering programme and project management and technical advice and services to the client(s). The individual will work as a key part of a small core team drawing on specialist and experts from various disciplines as required. The individual would ideally have experience in a contract administration role and some experience in managing disparate projects, ideally in the highway, transportation or construction industries. They must be able to work effectively with limited direct supervision, have excellent written communication skills and have a good understanding of project management techniques. They will be working with Contractors, Clients and Internal Teams. RESPONSIBILITIES: * To coordinate the input of specialists from internal project teams and external resources; * Support the Commission Manager and 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 assist with engaging and coordinating the input of specialists from internal project teams and external resources; * Propose alternatives for expediting / recovering of project schedules with contractors for presentation to, and agreement with, the client; * Attend Risk Reduction meetings and record actions and mitigations agreed * 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; * Prepare and assist with the undertaking of periodic reviews of the contractor’s and PPP Co.s services and prepare a report with findings and recommendations to ensure conformance and effectiveness of the quality system. GENERAL: * To prepare and present reports and presentations to the client team and other key stakeholders * To liaise with other teams and within the wider business and other key stakeholders * 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. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: The successful candidate should meet the following minimum requirements: * A level eight 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; and * At least 5 years’ post-graduate experience in working with infrastructural projects. * Ideally, the candidate would have experience working on mechanical/electrical systems projects and in the management of the operation and maintenance of infrastructure facilities. KEY SKILLS: * Analytical, numerate and self-motivated; * Experience of and ability in chairing meetings; * Experience of managing resources to deliver work on time and to agreed budgets; * Ability to prioritise, to achieve deadlines and to work with minimal supervision; * Ability to liaise with others including public sector officials, members of the public and other Senior colleagues; * Good experience and knowledge of project or programme management, ideally in a multidisciplinary environment; * A good understanding of the Microsoft platform and applications particularly Project, Excel and Word; DESIRABLE: * Experience of working on an Infrastructure O & M scheme; * Knowledge of Intelligent Transport Systems and experience of working on ITS schemes; * Familiarity with the operation and maintenance (O & M) of highway infrastructure or similar sector would be an advantage; * Familiarity with PPP contracts, the NEC3 contract and their mechanisms; * Understanding of commercial risk and procurement strategies; * Comfortable in a Matrix management environment as part of an integrated team delivering the Project’s objectives; * Knowledge of current national, regional and local guidance/standards with regards to the fields of highway engineering. Knowledge of the DMRB. For immediate consideration please forward your CV to