Senior Resident Engineer - Waterford Roughan O'Donovan is looking to recruit a senior resident engineer for the Waterford City Public Infrastructure Project scheme.
Job type: Fixed-term contract Contract duration: 12 months (commencing January 2026)Location: Ferrybank, Waterford City Salary: Competitive About the role As a senior resident engineer on the Waterford City Public Infrastructure Project, you will be part of the site-based team responsible for the supervision of the works relating to the Transport Hub (including Train Station) and the Railway Flood Defence works.
You will report directly to the project resident engineer.
The Transport Hub will be a multi-modal transport interchange facility for rail, bus, cars, cyclists and pedestrians.
The flood defences will protect approximately 2km of railway corridor in the vicinity of the Transport Hub.
The works involve the construction of:a station building and integrated footbridge (floor area of 1200m2) over the railwaytwo railway platforms (each 200m in length)public plazas including bus, car and cycle facilitiesa railway overbridge and approach (Pedestrian)utility diversions and new connectionsflood defence measures comprising:sheet pile walls (marine and land-based locations along the railway line)below ground cut-off barriers, demountable barriers and concrete walls in the vicinity of the existing Plunkett Station Duties Your duties will include supervision of:marine and land based civil works for the flood defencesbuilding and civil works for the Transport Hub and associated plazas Essential Degree in engineering or construction management (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent)At least 15 years' postgraduate experience in civil engineering/ building works, with a minimum of 10 years' site-based experience on building and civil works Experience in the role of senior resident engineer (or equivalent) on civil engineering and building works with a construction value of more than €10 million (exclusive of VAT)Experience in administering the public works forms of contract Experience of civil engineering projects involving construction works near environmentally sensitive watercourses Experience in the review and monitoring of Environmental Operating Plan(s) for civil engineering projects Experience in implementing procedures and systems for accurate record keeping Knowledge and awareness of health and safety legislation Chartered engineer status (CEng MIEI or equivalent)Good organisational skills Motivated individual with a strong work ethic Excellent written and oral communication skills Fluency/high level of proficiency in spoken and written English About Roughan O'Donovan Roughan and O'Donovan (ROD) is a leading civil, environmental and structural engineering consultancy.
An independently owned firm, we employ a multidisciplinary team of more than 250 people, of 20 different nationalities, in our Irish and UK offices.
When you join ROD, you will become part of a team recognised for outstanding technical skill and passion for excellence.
You will have access to the exceptional training opportunities our award winning CPD programme provides and enjoy a workplace that supports growth, flexibility and creativity.
Current and recent projects include:enhancing Motorway Operation Services (e MOS) programme Herring Bridge, Great Yarmouth, England A6 Dungiven to Drumahoe Dualling scheme DART+ West Bus Connects Dublin Bus Connects Cork How to apply Address your cover letter to Human Resources Apply by clicking the link: Roughan O'Donovan is an equal opportunity employer.
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