The Resident Engineer will be responsible for the on-site supervision of the construction stage of relevant contracts and shall perform the duties allocated. The Resident Engineer's primary role is to ensure that the Contractor carries out all their obligations under the relevant contract. The person(s) appointed shall be on site during all working hours of construction. The Resident Engineer shall report to the Senior Engineer, or any other person as may be designated by the Chief Executive, in the discharge of their duties. The post holder will communicate purposefully with the contractor and other stakeholders, and monitor the work on site with regard to Health & Safety legislation, to ensure that the employers/client’s responsibilities are discharged
Education, Experience, etc.
Each candidate shall, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:
Candidates must on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms for the office:
(a) (i) hold at least an ordinary bachelors degree (level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) in Engineering* ;
OR
(ii) hold an ordinary bachelors degree (Level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)) and a post graduate masters degree (level 9 in the NFQ) in Engineering;
OR
(iii) hold a masters degree (level 9 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Engineering attained after completing an integrated masters level programme of at least 4 years duration and which is accredited at CEng level by Engineers Ireland or an equivalent accreditation body internationally;
(b) have at least five (5) years satisfactory relevant engineering experience, preferably to include a minimum of three (3) years’ experience overseeing capital projects in the capacity of Resident Engineer
(c) possess a high standard of technical training and experience;
(d) possess a high standard of administrative experience;
(e) have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire such knowledge
Leitrim County Council
