Resident Engineer (Short Term Contract)

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Overview

AtkinsRéalis one of the world's leading providers of engineering professional consulting and support services with offices across Ireland.

Your role

As a Resident Engineer, you will be the key representative on‑site, ensuring successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Project Leadership: Oversee all aspects of construction delivery, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
  • Contract Administration: Administer commercial aspects of contracts, including assessment of interim and final accounts, variations, claims, and contractor performance against KPIs. Ensure works are carried out in line with contract documents and specifications, including rigorous testing and quality assurance.
  • Health & Safety Oversight: Review and monitor Contractor documentation and performance, including HSQE submissions (RAMS, TMPs), CEMPs, quality plans, and adherence to contractual obligations.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Act as the main interfacing point of contact for the Client, project managers, and contractors, providing clear updates and resolving issues promptly.
  • Site Supervision: Conduct regular site inspections, safety reviews, and quality audits, ensuring works are completed in accordance with specifications and approved proposals.
  • Supervise construction activities, maintain detailed project records, and support the coordination and monitoring of commissioning works to achieve timely project completion.
  • Risk & Issue Management: Report and manage incidents, assist in investigations, and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively.
  • Quality Assurance: Monitor workmanship and materials to meet required standards, ensuring compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements.
Transportation Engineering

Location

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-157370

Salary range

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About you

  • Level 8 Degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Chartered Engineer or working towards this.
  • Relevant years relevant experience in the civil engineering industry, including at least 2 years construction phase involvement in the supervision & administration of Public Works Contracts for Civil Engineering Works.
  • Computer literate and with experience of relevant software (AutoCAD or similar) and Microsoft Office programmes.
  • Experience in administering contracts using the Public Works form of contracts; including processing of Valuations, and assessment of Claims.
  • Experience in supervising and inspecting the construction of roadworks including pavement, drainage, earthworks, ducting, signage, lighting, etc.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Experience in record keeping and reporting on Contractor's progress.
  • Ability to work within a team and also work independently and under own initiative to achieve project goals.
  • Knowledge of current H&S regulations and best practices.
  • Applicants must hold a valid SafePass or CSR NI certification.
  • Working week of 8hrs per day, 5 days per week; with possibility of some weekend and night works (only if and when required).
  • A vehicle will not be provided during the course of the works, so applicants must hold a full driving licence and have use of own vehicle.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries and a brilliant range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture, international remote working opportunities, and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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