M&E Resident Engineers

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At AECOM, we boast an impressive and expansive Water Team operating across the globe; with approximately 600 water experts sitting in our UK and Ireland offices. We are constantly evolving to remain at the forefront of innovation, and we're on the lookout for talented, dedicated, and passionate individuals to join us.

Our Ireland Water Team are leading the way in delivering the most critical water infrastructure projects across the country through major national programmes for Uisce Éireann (Irish Water). AECOM is proud to have been supporting Uisce Eireann since the inception of its Resident Engineer programme seven years ago and are currently on the lookout for Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Resident Engineers (Senior M&E REs, M&E REs & Assistant M&E REs) to increase our existing team and support the delivery of Uisce Eireann’s Capital Investment Plan.

As a Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Resident Engineer you will work with Uisce Éireann framework providers to ensure each project is constructed to the specified quality standards. The work will involve major water and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects, including new water and wastewater treatment plants and upgrades, pumping stations, National Generator programme, Electrical Upgrade programme and capital Maintenance projects across all counties in the Republic of Ireland.

Reflecting Uisce Éireann and AECOM’s commitment to safety as a core value, you will be an ambassador for safety in this role. You will proactively improve the safety culture and implement all safety policies and standards on the construction projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Specialise in Mechanical & Electrical elements of the works.
• Lead the delivery of site-based infrastructure projects on behalf of Uisce Éireann, ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality, environmental, programme, and cost requirements.
• Review and monitor contractor documentation and performance, including MEICA design submissions, RAMS, quality plans, FDS, commissioning plans and adherence to contractual obligations.
• Supervise MEICA construction activities, undertake safety reviews, and quality audits, ensuring works are completed safely in accordance with equipment specifications and approved proposals.
• Monitor commissioning works, including FAT, SAT testing, system testing, process proving and compliance with contractual performance guarantees.
• Administer commercial aspects of contracts, including assessment of interim and final accounts, variations, claims, and contractor performance against KPIs.
• Develop and maintain effective communication with the Project Team, Employer’s Representative, Local Authorities, utility providers, landowners, and the public to ensure coordinated project delivery.