Senior Electrical Engineering Adviser (Public Sector)

Our client, a public body responsible for one of the State’s flagship capital projects now on site, is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineering Technical Lead to join its programme team in South Dublin. This is a client-side position, providing electrical engineering leadership and technical assurance from construction through commissioning and into operational readiness.

Key Benefits

• 35 hour work week
• 30 days annual leave
• Hybrid
• Yearly increments in salary
• 12 month contract initially with great potential for extension or permanent roles in future

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead electrical engineering representative in the client project team throughout construction and delivery.
• Oversee and assure electrical installations and related works.
• Review contractor submissions, including drawings, method statements, technical proposals and commissioning plans.
• Track delivery against the approved electrical design, flagging deviations, technical risks and interface issues.
• Collaborate with the design team and works contractor to close out technical queries, RFIs and site issues.
• Contribute electrical engineering expertise across testing, commissioning and integrated systems testing.
• Help shape and deliver the project’s soft landings and operational readiness approach.
• Liaise with the property’s maintenance and operations staff so that systems are maintainable and suitable for their intended use.
• Give clear, authoritative technical guidance to the project M&E Lead and wider client team, explaining complex matters to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• QQI Level 8 (or higher) qualification, or equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status, or equivalent professional qualification, preferably with Engineers Ireland or an equivalent recognised professional body.
• Strong post-graduate experience in electrical engineering and building services delivery, including substantial experience on large-scale, complex construction projects.
• Proven experience in a client-side, consultancy, contractor or technical assurance role through construction and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of relevant Irish and European standards and requirements applicable to electrical building services.

For more information or to apply directly email gavin.murphy@sonastechnical.com or apply directly on Indeed.