Resident Engineer – Structures

As Structural Resident Engineer you will be joining a global multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy practice with a reputation for delivering innovative sustainable construction and engineering solutions across a range of sectors. Due to contract awards and an increased workload they are seeking to recruit a Structural Engineer / Resident Engineer to initially work on a landmark construction project in Belfast city centre and thereafter help deliver a number of projects based within the east of the province.

As Structural Engineer / Resident Engineer you will monitor construction phase activities for all works packages falling under structural engineering scope. Your duties will include:

• Monitor construction quality in accordance with the agreed project drawings, materials, specifications and tolerances. Identify and report and non-conformity or deviation from the project specifications if observed.
• Provide professional guidance and decision making assistance to the client and design/construction teams.
• Identify and record changes to the design or scope of works instructed by the client or contractor and advise the Engineer, including comments on potential implications to the works.
• Monitor site progress in accordance with the contractors stated construction programme
• Undertake site surveys/inspections as required to assist the Engineer in completion of the design including preparation of report of findings of such inspections.
• Assist in coordination of other designs which impact on the civil and structural works on site (Architectural/M&E/landscape etc) and ensure that the requirements of such designs are reflected in the civil & structural works. Provide professional assistance to the Engineers team in regard to ensuring that all aspects of design are coordinated for construction.
• Review and comment on contractor and sub-contractor method statements in regards to the civil and structural works. Monitor such works on site to ensure that stated method statements are followed.
• Assist in project handover, including snagging of civil and structural works. This to include preparation of snag lists for all completed elements prior to closing up of the works.
• Attend site progress meetings, design meetings and other such workshops as may be reasonable required.

A full job description can be provided upon request. 

To be considered for the role you will have the following:

• Previous experience as Structural / Civil Engineer or Resident Engineer / Designers Site Representative working on major construction projects.
• A Degree in a related subject such as civil engineering or structural engineering.
• Chartered Engineer or approaching chartership status will be supported.
• Strong health and safety awareness related to construction projects.
• Strong technical knowledge and ability to understand design and any changes that may be necessary.

If you feel this “Structural Engineer / Resident Engineer” role is something you may be interested in and you would like to be considered please apply via the button shown and we will contact you upon receipt of your application to discuss your suitability and the role specifics in more detail.

To speak with one of our Civil Engineering Consultants and find out more about the role please contact Michael at Wellington Professional Recruitment.

Please also be aware that any correspondence or discussions related to this opportunity will be conducted with the utmost of confidentiality.

This vacancy is being advertised by Wellington Professional Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Wellington Professional Recruitment Ltd are those of an Employment Agency on behalf of our client.

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