Senior Resident Engineer

Civil & Structural Engineering, Transport Infrastructure

Contact Ciaran Hall the consultant managing this role.

The Senior Resident Engineer (SRE) will act as the client’s on-site representative for the delivery of a major Roads and Active Travel infrastructure project in Letterkenny.

• Lead the site supervision team and manage day-to-day construction oversight.
• Ensure compliance with the Public Works Contract (PW-CF) and project specifications.
• Oversee quality assurance, materials testing, and contractor performance.
• Review and approve method statements, traffic management plans, and temporary works proposals.
• Monitor health, safety, and environmental compliance, ensuring adherence to the Contractor’s Safety Statement and relevant legislation.
• Manage and review contractor submissions including programmes, progress reports, and as-built documentation.
• Chair and record site meetings and prepare weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Liaise with the Employer’s Representative, design team, local authority staff, utility providers, and other stakeholders.
• Supervise and mentor Assistant Resident Engineers, Inspectors, and Clerks of Works.
• Monitor project progress, assess variations, and assist in evaluating contractor claims.
• Ensure that the works are delivered to the highest quality and sustainability standards, promoting best practice in active travel design and construction.

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent (Level 8 NFQ or higher).
• Minimum 10 years’ post-graduate experience in civil engineering works.
• At least 5 years’ experience in roads, streetscape, or active travel projects.
• Strong working knowledge of TII standards, DMURS, and Public Works Contracts (PW-CF1/CF3).
• Proven experience in site supervision and contractor management.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards Chartered status.
• Experience with Local Authority or TII-funded infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of sustainable urban drainage (SuDS), landscaping, and public realm design. xcfaprz
• Familiarity with Health & Safety at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013.
• Proficiency in MS Project, AutoCAD, and common site documentation systems.