Engineer

Egis Lagan Services undertake motorway maintenance and renewals work on the Irish motorway and highspeed dual carriageway network on behalf of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII).

Our responsibility extends to some 330km of motorway and highspeed dual carriageway.

The key activities include winter maintenance, emergency and incident response, routine asset maintenance, inspections and patrolling, defect remedial works, traffic management and stakeholder liaison.

Egis Lagan Services are hiring a new Site Engineer to join the team on a permanent basis.

The Site Engineer will report directly to the Maintenance Manager and assist with the general day to day running of the project. The role involves responsibility for overseeing road maintenance and construction/renewal activities and ensuring that all work is carried out to the highest standard. Onsite inspections, surveying, setting out and the day-to-day management of subcontractors on site in line with ELS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental (HSEQ) policy. 

Key Areas of Responsibility also include:

• Program, undertake and report on safety inspections and cyclical inspections of all road inventory and assets, such as road lighting, road structures, pavement, road furniture etc.
• Using the GIS based Routine Maintenance Management System (RMMS) identify and categorize defects to network assets and subsequently log them on the RMMS system.
• Asset data management and reporting on the Routine Maintenance Management System.
• Coordinate repairs to damaged network assets and close out defects in accordance with the contract requirements. 
• Develop proposals for network renewals including development of costing & proposal for client review.
• Supervise and monitor sub-contractors’ performance when working on site.
• Attend and contribute to internal HSEQ audits and ISO inspections. 
• Create and maintain accurate works records such as labour, plant, and site activities and contribute this information to monthly report preparation.  
•  Liaise with Local Authorities, Gardaí, sub-contractors, and public and client agents.
• Develop Health & Safety documentation for works including method statements and risk assessments.  
• Winter maintenance decision making duties.
•  Preparation of traffic management plans using AutoCAD software.
• Assist with 3rd party claims for damage to the network.
• Planning works in an efficient manner to ensure programme targets are achieved.
• Checking of routine maintenance works as required.
• Other duties as directed.

Qualifications/ Education/Training:

•  Level 7 Engineering/Project Management Qualification

Experience/ Knowledge:  

• Background in construction and/or maintenance 
• Knowledge of civils/construction processes
• Commercial awareness    
• Survey experience using GPS equipment
• Experience with GIS systems
• Proficient in AutoCAD 

Skills/Abilities:

• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel 
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Strong interpersonal skills

Personal Attributes:   

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Adaptable and flexible 
• Good team player
• Conscientious and road safety focused

Additional Requirements:

• Full clean drivers licence - Class B

By joining Egis Lagan Services, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you will receive the following benefits:

• Pension contribution 
• Income Protection insurance
• 21 days holidays (plus bank holidays)
• Mentoring from senior staff and training is provided.