Senior Resident Engineer

PUNCH Consulting Engineers is one of Ireland’s leading and most experienced Civil & Structural Engineering Consultancies. Since 1973, we have grown to be one of the largest Irish-owned consultancies, with vast experience in multi-disciplinary services including Civil, Environmental, Structural, Roads & Bridges, Marine & Energy and Conservation. We have offices in Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Galway and Glasgow and Macclesfield in the UK.

We currently have an exciting “high profile” career opportunities for experienced Senior Resident Engineer to lead a small team of Resident Engineers in the supervision of the Pier Improvements Design and Build project on the island of Inis Oírr.  The position is for an initial 24-month contract commencing in early 2026. There is also the potential for an extension to the initial contract in a part time capacity during the 12-month defects period.

The successful candidate will be joining a national and international leader in the delivery of sustainable multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy solutions in the marine environment.

The following team set up can be expected for the majority of the duration of the project:

• The SRE appointment is from beginning of January 2026 to end of November 2027, fulltime.
• Until March 2026, shared accommodation and office facilities will be provided in Limerick, with optional part-time working from home, and periodic inspections on the island and at casting yards and quarries in Co Galway and perhaps Co Offaly, under rota.
• From March 2026 when siteworks begin in earnest on the island, fulltime accommodation and office facilities will thereafter be provided on the island, with day-travel to mainland production sites during 2026 as necessary, under rota.

About The Role

The key duties of the role shall include, but not be limited to:

• Assist the Employer’s Representative in liaising with the Engineering Representative, contractor, client and all major stakeholders
• Organise adequate supervision at all times during construction works on the site.
• Review and assess of Contractor claims and writing reports on same.
• Review and report on Contractor payment applications against work completed.
• Monitoring progress on site relative to Construction programme.
• Ensure compliance with the conditions as set out in the relevant licenses for the works.
• Assessment of all relevant Contractor submissions including method statements
• Assessment of all relevant contractor submittals, including method statements, for compliance with the works Requirements, and liaison with the Employers Representative.
• Supervision of the works, keeping records, measuring, managing correspondence, and contractual documentation.
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with Contract Specification and Design drawings
• Checking that all Traffic Management Plans and phasing of Construction Works, are as agreed with client and relevant stake holders in accordance with Chapter 8 of the current Traffic Signs Manual, and in particular that vehicular and pedestrian movements are accommodated safely through the works and on the approaches to the works.

A full list of all responsibilities is available on request.

A typical working week is 45 hours with some flexibility required in line with nature of the works.

Key Skills/Attributes

Mandatory:

• Degree in engineering or construction management (minimum Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent);
• Experience in civil engineering works (preferably marine works), with site-based experience in the construction of bridge, marine or civil works.
• Experience in the role of senior resident engineer (or equivalent) on civil engineering works, including experience of supervising or managing the construction of at least one marine based project with a construction value of more than €2 million (exclusive of VAT).
• Experience as Senior Resident Engineer (or equivalent) in administering the public works forms of contract.
• Experience of civil engineering projects involving construction works in environmentally sensitive areas.
• Experience in developing or monitoring Environmental Operating Plan(s) for civil engineering projects
• Experience in implementing procedures and systems for accurate record keeping
• must have a current certificate in the CIF IOSH Safety for Construction Manager Program, or equivalent.

Desirable:

• Attained Chartered Engineer status (CEng MIEI or equivalent)
• Proficient in spoken Gaeilge to a level which will enable oral communication with island residents in Gaeilge on non-technical matters relating to the project and accommodation works.
• Have successfully completed a Safe Pass course and be in possession of Safe Pass registration card prior to commencement of the appointment.
• Have experience of dealing with navigational control procedures and the Commissioner of Irish Lights and/or harbour/port authorities.

What We Offer You 

• Competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience, the salary band for this role is €70,000 to €100,000
• Flexible and hybrid working conditions
• Pension Scheme
• 24 days annual leave
• A highly valued mentoring system in one of Ireland’s most experienced engineering consultancies
• Training and continued professional development CPD
• Active Sports and Social and annual summer outing
• PUNCH Consulting Engineers hold IMS (Integrated Management Systems) Certification with NQA for the following standards:
• ISO:9001-2015 Quality Management System
• ISO:14001-2015 Environmental Management System
• ISO45001-2018 Occupational Health and Safety

Equal opportunity employer

PUNCH Consulting Engineering, company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Please submit your CV by email to Vacancies@punchconsulting.com and quote Senior Resident Engineer.