Duties may include but are not limited to the following and the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

• Day to day supervision of the works, ensuring that the works are built in accordance with the design drawings and specifications. This will include keeping accurate daily records of all works activities and any issues that might arise over the course of the works.
• The appointed Resident Engineer will be required to liaise on a day to day basis as required and to provide support to the Design Team, the Senior Resident Engineer and the ER on the performance of their duties throughout the construction phase.

• Attendance and recording minutes of site progress meetings and any other meetings as are necessary during the course of the project.

• Provide input into the Assessment of variations claims, contractor submissions and payment applications;
• Providing the Employers Representative with all necessary information to assist in dealing with any Dispute resolution process that might arise;

• Liaison and management of other members of Resident Engineer’s team;
• Log defects and remediation and carry out any other administration and engineering function of the role;

• Preparation of clear and concise reports in relation to the works as they progress – keeping work records measuring and recording of all variations from contracts to reading drawings.
• Prepare/amend AutoCad drawings/sketches in support of the record keeping function and the day-to-day communication with contractors and the ER.
• Dealing with Mapping queries, Rights of Way issues, Roads abutting queries.
• Dealing with landowners on possible land purchases to facilitate works such as road easement and new footpath construction.
• Manage staff performance and development.
• Compile and/or review Progress Reports and make accurate site records of all works to ensure that they comply with the contract specifications and drawings, record any variations;

• Manage budgets as effectively and efficiently as possible, in respect of capital works and service delivery.
• Review any contractor’s value engineering proposals and ensure that quality assurance procedures are complied with and certify tests and inspections;
• Maintaining and proactively developing a culture of Health, Safety and Welfare in the workplace.
• Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety and Welfare legislation and regulations, and Roscommon County Council’s Safety Management Systems.
• Ensuring works are implemented in compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations including planning and procurement requirements.
• Deal with representations from elected members, community organisations and members of the public.
• Represent the County Council at meetings with elected members, community/general interest groups, businesses, residents and the general public.
• Prepare reports for meetings, as required.
• Liaise with other local authorities, Government Departments and statutory agencies.

Further information is available in the Candidate Information Booklet available on our website.