Company Description
Who is Turner & Townsend?
All over the world people are using buildings, infrastructure, and assets we helped to deliver. It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years we’ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people’s lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors.
Job Description
Location: Ballydine, Co. Tipperary
Working Pattern: 100% site-based, Monday to Friday
We are seeking a Project Engineer to join our team in Ballydine. This is a key role within the project management function, supporting the successful delivery of a diverse range of projects across our life science clients Ballydine site.
As a Project Engineer, you will work closely with the Associate Director of Projects, Project Managers, contractors, and stakeholders to coordinate project activities, monitor progress, maintain compliance, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and within budget.
The role also supports contractor management activities and acts as a key point of coordination for multidisciplinary projects across the site.
What We're Looking For
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Experience supporting engineering, construction, facilities, or capital projects.
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Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
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Understanding of contractor management and health & safety processes.
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Experience managing project documentation and financial administration.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools.
What You'll Do
Project Coordination & Delivery
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Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of multiple projects across the site.
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Monitor project schedules, actions, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
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Prepare project documentation, reports, presentations, and status updates.
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Assist with project reviews, scope development, tender preparation, and contractor evaluations.
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Coordinate with architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, and other project stakeholders.
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Support project close-out activities, including documentation and compliance reviews.
Financial & Commercial Management
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Raise requisitions and purchase orders.
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Support project budgeting, cost tracking, invoicing, and financial reporting.
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Maintain and update project financial trackers.
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Assist with the commercial review of contractor proposals and tender submissions.
Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (QHSE)
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Promote a strong safety culture across all projects.
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Ensure compliance with site, client, and company health and safety policies.
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Conduct safety audits, permit reviews, and contractor safety inspections.
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Manage QHSE reporting, including hazards, audits, permits, and contractor performance reviews.
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Support contractor management processes in line with site procedures.
Contractor & Stakeholder Management
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Coordinate contractor activities and site access requirements.
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Support permit-to-work processes and contractor safety compliance.
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Participate in project meetings, site walkdowns, and contractor reviews.
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Act as a key liaison between project teams, contractors, and operational stakeholders.
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Resolve coordination issues and escalate risks where required.
Compliance & Documentation
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Maintain project records and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date.
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Support change control processes, equipment certification requirements, and project handover activities.
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Review contractor documentation, including risk assessments, method statements, permits, and test packs.
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Ensure contractor pre-qualification and compliance requirements are completed before mobilisation.
Continuous Improvement & Team Support
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Collaborate with operational teams to drive effective project delivery and best practices.
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Support training coordination and maintain project training matrices.
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Contribute to team meetings, business updates, and improvement initiatives.
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Assist with mobilisation activities and new project opportunities as required.
Qualifications
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Leaving Cert education or above
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Recognised technical qualification in Construction, Mechanical or Electrical or similar (desirable)
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Qualification in Project Management (desirable)
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First Aid training (desirable)
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IOSH Managing Safely in Construction (desirable but not required)
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Project Supervisor Construction Stage (desirable but not required)
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Project Supervisor Design Stage (desirable but not required)
Additional Information
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/
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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
Twitter
Instagram
LinkedIn
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
