Engineer in Enniskillen

KEY ACTIVITIES

Civil and Structural design

• Undertake surveys, inspections, studies, and evaluations 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 Waterways Ireland’s environment officers and external authorities to ensure that environmental requirements and best practice are agreed and implemented.
• 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.

Strategic

• Assist with Waterways Irelands policies, strategies and standards; contribute to the creation of a shared aim for the Body and the promotion of business culture and values.
• Provide information to allow financial and progress reports for projects under your control to be drawn up.

People

• Comply at all times with the regulations and standards of Waterways Ireland.
• Work effectively with other members of the engineering team.
• Supervise staff where relevant.
• Create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships internal and external to Waterways Ireland.
• Seek assistance from other members of staff when required.
• Liaise with other sections and disciplines within Waterways Ireland.
• Liaise with community and local organisations.
• Liaise with relevant statutory authorities.

Other

• Deal with any matter as requested by Senior Management and the Chief Executive.
• Assist with queries forwarded to Waterways Ireland.
• Represent Waterways Ireland at meeting/functions both during and outside normal working hours.
• Comply with and actively promote Waterways Ireland policies and procedures on all aspects of equality.
• Complete all training as required by Waterways Ireland within specified timeframes.

The above list is not exhaustive, and you may be required to take on other duties and responsibilities for the effective and efficient performance of the role. The organisation operates within a changing environment, and you will be required to be flexible and adapt to these changes and to develop your role as a result going forward.

The reporting line and key duties and responsibilities of this role may be subject to

change following the outcome of a review of the organisation’s structure and staffing.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Candidates must be able to demonstrate that they meet the Eligibility and Essential criteria in their application and at interview. Desirable criteria may be used as necessary in the selection process.

Eligibility Criteria

• A degree (2.2 or above) in Civil or Structural Engineering which qualifies for full chartered membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers or Engineers Ireland, and
• *A minimum of one year’s experience in a design office environment, and
• A valid Driving license and access to a form of transport which will permit travel throughout Ireland.
• 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 work under minimum supervision and to plan and organise himself / herself and others to deliver delegated work packages.
• 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.
• 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.

Short‑list ing Process

• A short‑list of candidates for interviews will be prepared on the basis of the information contained in the application. It is essential that all applicants demonstrate on their application how, and the extent to which, they satisfy each of the Eligibility, Essential & Desirable Criteria.
• Only those candidates who meet the Eligibility Criteria will proceed to the formal short‑list‑ing process.
• The candidates who meet the Eligibility Criteria will then have the information contained in their application assessed against the Essential & Desirable Criteria.
• Where a specified period of experience is mentioned, it may be increased as a method of reducing numbers or in the event of a large volume of candidates the Desirable Criteria may also be used.

Reserve Panel

This competition will create a merit‑based panel which will last 12 months. Similar opportunities that arise over the next 12 months will be offered to successful applicants in order of merit.

Note

* This may have been gained pre‑qualification in a formal work environment setting/placement year.

Starting Salary would normally be at the minimum. Consideration of a higher starting salary may be given to applicants with exceptional relevant experience and/or skills.