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

We are seeking a Senior Designer’s Site Representative based in Cork. The candidate must have very extensive experience in the execution and supervision of large civil engineering projects, including major highway schemes. The candidate must be self motivated, enthusiastic, hard working, flexible, collaborative, willing to take on responsibility, comfortable leading a team and with excellent management skills. The role will involve leading the AtkinsRéalis site based team, building relationships with the construction contractor and the local authority employer and their representatives.

The Senior Designer’s Site Representative shall be accountable for ensuring the construction complies with the provisions of the Construction Requirements and the other applicable provisions of the contract.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the main co-ordinator between the Contractor and the design team in matters related to construction and design issues and be accountable for the Designer’s Site Representative duties.
  • Carry out duties of the Designer’s Site Representative including, but not limited to: supervising and witnessing construction operations; inspecting the works; raising and closing out Non-Conformance Reports; and establishing and managing systems for receiving and answering Technical Queries, Requests for Information and Material Approval Requests received from the contractor directly or after consultation with the design team.
  • Approve quantification of construction work completed to support the contractor in carbon reporting requirements.
  • Work with the contractor and employer to ensure the construction is completed in compliance with all applicable health and safety and environmental regulations, contract requirements and best practice.

Key Requirements:

  • Bachelors (Level 8) or Masters (Level 9) Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent discipline.
  • Chartered Engineer with a relevant professional institution such as Engineers Ireland or ICE is preferred.
  • Very extensive experience of supervising construction major highway projects in a senior management role as Senior Designer’s Site Representative or Senior Resident Engineer for contractor or public sector clients.
  • Demonstrable experience of managing quality assurance on highways and other infrastructure projects.
  • Ability to communicate and engage with multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience in NEC or other collaborative forms of contract is preferred.

To read the full spec or to apply for the role please click here: Senior Designer’s Site Representative job in Cork | AtkinsRéalis