Meath County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent and fixed-term contract posts for the position of Assistant Engineer shall be drawn.
 

An Assistant Engineer shall be expected to:

• Implement engineering projects/programmes in the areas of roads and associated structures, traffic,
• housing, waste management and environmental and other ancillary services etc;
• Administer construction / operations / maintenance works;
• Manage assigned budgets and ensure that works are implemented within assigned budgets;
• Supervise a work area or section within the Council, including supervision of a team;
• Support the line manager to ensure section or department work programmes are implemented to deliver on the Council’s operational plan;
• Work with the line manager and senior management to devise and implement strategies for the more efficient delivery of service by the support staff;
• Provide support to team members and employees, handling day to day issues, ensuring compliance with all council policies and procedures;
• Represent their section or department on committees or at meetings and give progress reports as required;
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and regulations, and Meath County Council’s Safety Management Systems;
• Ensure works are implemented in compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations concerning procurement, planning etc;
• Prepare tender and contract documentation, assess tenders and make recommendations on same;
• Ensure an efficient and effective response to all stakeholders and represent the Council at meetings with staff, elected members, community/general interest groups, businesses and residents;
• Compile, prepare and present reports, presentations and correspondence as necessary;
• Liaise with and respond to other local authorities, government departments and statutory agencies;
• Provide support to a more senior officer as required;
• Carry out such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.