DESIGN ENGINEER Job Hiring in Ireland for GMC Utilities Group

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Job Vacancy: DESIGN ENGINEER
Employer/Company: GMC Utilities Group
DMW Registration / Accreditation No.: 20241282
Job Location: Ireland

DESIGN ENGINEER

Qualifications:

• Must be a Civil Engineering graduate.
• Full clean driver’s license essential.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in in a similar role within the construction or utilities sector.
• Civils, drainage, or utilities (water & electricity) experience.
• Confident, motivated and can work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines.
• Time management abilities to meet targets.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Integrity and respect for confidentiality and privacy.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for running numerous projects within urban and rural environments, with particular attention to urban environments.
• Experience with UK, US, Aus or Irish Water Standards (Potable & Foul) or Power Utility Standards desirable.
• Experience with MEICA (Mech & Elec), HDD and non-invasive methodologies.
• Experience with structures, buildings, and general civils, associated with the Water or Power Industry i.e., Steel framed buildings, or RC structures.
• Commercially aware of design costs and reporting to Commercial Department.
• Experience with detailing cost to complete values, and claims narratives on a Design basis.
• Liaising and corresponding with Client and Client Representative to continue with delivery of projects and building of relationships.
• Design and Construct Experience with extensive knowledge of review of drawings with a high level of detail, for Value Engineering or Efficient Design.
• Study design briefs and prepare proposed design packs from Concept to Detailed designs, with Input into Environmental, Archaeology and other associated aspects, as well as manage subcontracted and direct design resources.
• Ability to produce low level programs that are in line with contract requirements, which can be developed by Planning/Programming Teams.
• Good leadership skills and communication with multiple levels of staff, departments, Clients, Suppliers and Subcontractors.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, and work on initiative to deliver packages within required timeframes.

Requirements:

• Detailed RESUME
• Certificate of Employment
• School Credentials
• Training Certificate
• E-registration Copy
• PEOS Copy
• Passport Copy

In partnership with:
Chesham Recruitment Inc.
S219, PENINSULA COURT, MKTI AVE COR PASEO DE ROXAS, MAKATI

Employer Overview:

Founded in 1981, GMC Utilities Group is one of Ireland’s leading civil and engineering companies, successfully delivering large-scale infrastructure projects for over 40 years. Our people, wealth of expertise and innovative solutions are the pillars of our success in the modernisation of Ireland’s infrastructure.

We specialise in six core sectors: Water, Gas, Power, Telecoms, Public Sector and Renewables.

GMC Utilities Group places a strong emphasis on maintaining a culture of openness, fairness, and trust within the organisation and in its interactions with clients, professional advisors, and stakeholders.

This commitment to transparency and collaboration is crucial for building strong relationships and delivering high-quality services.

We encourage a culture of Continuous Improvement in our procedures, on-site and off, setting internal and external benchmarks for our performance, and continuously measuring these improvements.

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DESIGN ENGINEER Job Hiring in Ireland for GMC Utilities Group

Qualifications:

Must be a Civil Engineering graduate.
Full clean driver’s license essential.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in in a similar role within the construction or utilities sector.
Civils, drainage, or utilities (water & electricity) experience.
Confident, motivated and can work independently as well as part of a team.
Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines.
Time management abilities to meet targets.
Good communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
Integrity and respect for confidentiality and privacy.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for running numerous projects within urban and rural environments, with particular attention to urban environments.
Experience with UK, US, Aus or Irish Water Standards (Potable & Foul) or Power Utility Standards desirable. 
Experience with MEICA (Mech & Elec), HDD and non-invasive methodologies. 
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Commercially aware of design costs and reporting to Commercial Department.
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Ability to produce low level programs that are in line with contract requirements, which can be developed by Planning/Programming Teams.
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