M&E Project Engineer

Our Client are specialists in the Power and Utility Industry, providing construction, Maintenance and Upgrade works throughout Ireland. Currently they are on the lookout for a M&E Project Engineer in South-West Dublin to work with a Data Centre Client on the installation of a Gas based powered plant. This will be a Contract position, with a project estimated run-time of 12 – 18 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and ensure that Health, Safety and Environmental standards are always understood andadhered to.
• Act as the client’s primary focus on a day-to-day basis, acting in a professional and courteous manner, and reporting any relevant interactions internally.
• Manage subcontractors and their works, challenging any cost, scope, progress, safety or quality issues, and reorganising works where appropriate.
• Take charge of project logistics ahead of time, co-ordinating deliveries and plant movement, taking into account site conditions and offload requirements to ensure that goods and materials are installed safely and on programme.
• Responsible for digitally updating the provided project plan, reporting live on progress and delayin an accurate manner, whilst creating parallel lookahead programmes for site as required.
• Manage the delivery of assigned Inspection Test Plans to enable the sequential sign-off of individual packages of work.
• Organise and manage the site mobilisation and demobilisation, plus hire and off-hire of equipment required for the works.
• Manage RAMS reviews, and creation or amendment where necessary. Deliver inductions and toolbox talks, and manage permit to work systems.
• Write detailed reports and updates for the Project Engineering Manager and other project departmental heads.
• Liaise with Purchasing to assist the Project Manager in the procurement of necessary materials for the installation.
• Collate and submit accurate project documentation, including but not limited to As-Built drawings, calibration and test certificates, and commissioning records.
• Suggest and implement cost-effective solutions and proposals, acting as the focal point for unexpected technical difficulties and other problems, ensuring that they are resolved in a timely manner.
• Control the continuous snagging of work on site, arranging for appropriate actions to be taken and closed out ahead of time.
• Participate in meetings with internal and external stakeholders either in person or on-line. Where appropriate, schedule and act as chair, taking minutes and assigning actions.
• Undertake the role and responsibilities of Site Manager as required with particular emphasis on CDM and the supervision of sub-contractors

Key Skills:

• Experience within a relevant discipline, such as construction, electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Good understanding of Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental issues.
• Good IT skills – Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project, Teams, able to communicate and use VPN, video conferencing and mobile platforms.
• Knowledge of current ‘Construction (Design and Management) Regulations’
• Basic coaching and negotiation skills

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For more information or to apply directly email jack.whelan@sonastechnical.com