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As a resident engineer on the Narrow Water Bridge Project, you will be part of the site-based team responsible for the supervision of the construction of the Narrow Water Bridge. You will report directly to the project resident engineer.
This project provides a new crossing over the Newry River to the north of Carlingford Lough. The single carriageway road and bridge, which have a combined length of 600m, will link the R173 Omeath to Newry Road in Co. Louth with the A2 Newry to Warrenpoint Road in Co. Down.
The bridge consists of a 138.50m fixed, cabled-stayed main span and a 56.8 m rolling bascule opening span designed to span the Newry river. The cable-stayed, moveable bridge will accommodate pedestrians, cyclists and vehicular traffic.
The works will primarily involve:

• marine works consisting of combi-pile cofferdams, piling for pier foundations, construction of reinforced concrete pile caps, piers and abutments
• fabrication of steel superstructure for fixed and rolling bascule spans
• incremental construction of cable-stayed main spans
• rolling bascule span deck launch
• mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation (MEICA) for the rolling bascule span and associated control room and building
• bridge deck finishes, including parapets, railings, lighting etc.
• construction of pile supported navigation tower, bridge fendering system and Aids to Navigation
• construction of an approach road, roundabouts, variable message signs for opening bridge, control building and associated site development works, greenway underpass and associated greenway ramp and reinforced earth retaining wall

Your duties will include supervision of:

• all marine works, including cofferdams and reinforced concrete substructures
• bridge deck superstructure erection and finishes
• supervision of all earthworks, roadworks, drainage and utility diversions
• supervision of the construction of foundations, substructures and superstructures of bridge structures
• record keeping

• Degree in engineering or construction management (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent)
• At least eight years’ postgraduate experience in civil engineering works, with a minimum of five years’ site-based experience on bridge, marine or civil works
• Experience in administering the public works forms of contract
• Experience of civil engineering projects involving construction works over environmentally sensitive watercourses
• Experience in the review and monitoring of Environmental Operating Plan(s) for civil engineering projects, including at least one project involving works crossing or directly adjacent to environmentally/ecologically designated sites and sensitive watercourses
• Experience in implementing procedures and systems for accurate record keeping
• Knowledge and awareness of health and safety legislation
• Good organisational skills
• Motivated individual with a strong work ethic
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Fluency/high level of proficiency in spoken and written English

Roughan and O’Donovan (ROD) is a leading civil, environmental and structural engineering consultancy. An independently owned firm, we employ a multidisciplinary team of more than 200 people, of 20 different nationalities, in our Dublin and UK offices.
Our portfolio features:

• bridges, including cable-stayed and moveable bridges
• highways, roads, public transport and greenways in Ireland and the UK
• residential, health, education, office and retail developments
• asset management
• research and development
• environmental services

Current and recent projects include:

• enhancing Motorway Operation Services (e MOS) programme
• Herring Bridge, Great Yarmouth, UK
• A6 Dungiven to Drumahoe Dualling scheme
• DART+ West
• Bus Connects

When you join ROD, you will become part of a team recognised for outstanding technical skill and passion for excellence. You will have access to the exceptional training opportunities our award-winning CPD programme provides and enjoy a workplace that supports growth, flexibility and creativity.
We offer health and wellbeing packages, flexible working and life event supports, so whatever challenges life may bring, you can feel secure in the knowledge that you will be taken care of.
We are a friendly team with an active social committee. From surfing weekends and ski events to tag rugby and cycling challenges, you'll find lots of ways to get involved.

Roughan & O’Donovan is an equal opportunity employer.
Roughan & O'Donovan will retain, for at least one year, all records arising through the recruitment process for compliance purposes in line with the Employment Equality Acts, 1998-2015.
Roughan & O'Donovan is not accepting unsolicited CVs from search firms. CVs submitted by search firms without a valid written search agreement, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the sole property of Roughan & O'Donovan, and no fee will be paid in the event of candidate(s) being hired.