Design Engineer (Public Sector)

Job Description

Design Engineer (Public Sector)

VANRATH are assisting our client, a large Public Sector Organisation, in their search for an Design Engineer. The Engineer will be a member of the engineering team based in Enniskillen. He/she will be expected to assist with the development from feasibility to completion of the design and construction of new and refurbishment projects associated with the inland navigable waterway system.


Responsibilities:

Civil and Structural design

  • Undertake surveys, inspections, studies, and evaluations of possible projects and write associated reports.
  • Prepare feasibility studies, designs, drawings, tenders, and contract documents.
  • Supervise site works.
  • Contribute to the delivery of the organisation's capital works and maintenance programmes.
  • Contribute to the management and monitoring of projects within budget, helping to ensure they meet deadlines and pre-determined quality standards.

Dealing with Environmental Issues

  • Liaise with environmental bodies to ensure that environmental requirements are agreed.
  • Take account of environmental legislation, directives and issues in the design of projects.

Health and Safety

  • Understand health, safety and welfare legislation and best practice relevant to construction works and ensure that all activities for which you are responsible are compliant.
  • Contribute to and comply with Waterways Ireland's Health and Safety policy and arrangements.
  • Take into account health and safety requirements and issues when designing projects.


The Ideal Person:

  • A degree (2.2 or above ) in Civil or Structural Engineering which qualifies for full chartered membership of the Institute of Civil Engineers or Engineers Ireland.
  • A minimum of one year Design Office experience.
  • A valid Driving licence and access to a form of transport which will permit travel throughout Ireland.

Essential Criteria

  • Possess knowledge and understanding of the issues involved in the field of Civil/Structural engineering.
  • Possess knowledge and understanding of the construction procurement process through design, tendering and construction.
  • Possess knowledge and understanding of health, safety and welfare issues associated with the design, construction and life of projects.
  • Possess the ability to plan and organise himself / herself and others to deliver a project.
  • Be computer literate and possess competence in the use of 'Microsoft Office' and 'Autocad' and IT based surveying equipment.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Possess good problem-solving skills.

Desirable Criteria.

  • Possess knowledge and understanding of the issues associated with construction in a water-based environment.
  • Possess knowledge and understanding of the environmental issues associated with construction in a water-based environment



Remuneration
£32,880 - £34,011 plus Van & Fuel Card.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Public Sector job in Enniskillen or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chris Haddock in the strictest confidence.

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