Hays Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Engineer to join our client, a semi state Company based in Cork.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Project Manager to successfully deliver project works applying a high level of safety standards in all aspects of work
• Contractor management – Develop and manage project programmes. Monitoring and managing contractors’ construction and commissioning schedules.
• Overall management of the tender process including preparation of documents, evaluation and negotiation.
• Construction Management
• Management of project interfaces such as procurement, design, free issue material, power cables, telecoms
• Coordination of project requirements into overall outage schedules.
• Build relationships with relevant key stakeholders and in relevant external agencies

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential

• Seven or more years’ experience in the electricity industry.
• Proven ability to deliver on the “key responsibilities” outlined above.
• Experience of dealing with construction contractors to ensure that they deliver to specified requirements.
• Excellent knowledge of PSDP/CDMC and PSCS processes.
• The demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent understanding of key elements of construction and project management.
• Self-starter with ability to manage own work and support others within project team.
• Hold a full driving license and have access to a car.
• Strong Safety awareness and competency
• Flexibility to travel nationwide

Desirable

• Excellent understanding of key elements of High Voltage (HV) and/or Civil design
• Construction experience across a wide range of high voltage engineering projects, for example;
• Substations, Overhead Line and underground cables projects
• Strong knowledge of: HV Power Cables, Terminations, Trenching etc.

Qualifications Essential

• Level 8 Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience is essential

Desirable

• Project Management Qualification is desirable

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #1102824