Description
The Ireland Roads team at WSP is seeking a Senior Utilities Engineer with extensive postgraduate experience in a civil engineering project environment. The successful candidate will lead and manage the Utility Enabling Works design interfaces to ensure all external and internal designs are completed to the required quality on major national roads, public transport projects, rail and active travel schemes.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and oversee the preparation of design and contract documentation
- Lead interfaces with individual utility companies to secure agreements
- Plan and coordinate design and construction interfaces of utility works
- Participate in tender evaluation, contract negotiations, and award of utility and enabling works packages
- Ensure all Utilities Enabling Works design meets Health, Safety and Environmental obligations
- Maintain a design risk register and participate in risk workshops
- Manage external interfaces with Local Authorities, Government agencies, and property owners
- Provide technical input to cross-sector multidisciplinary internal project teams
Requirements:
- Degree qualified in civil engineering or another appropriate subject
- Member of an appropriate professional institution
- Prior experience of successful stakeholder management
- Experience in Utility Works contracts
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Strong understanding of CDE principles and delivery workflows
- Experience with coordination and review practices
- Working knowledge of common platforms used for design and coordination
- Understanding of the challenges of operating effectively in a dynamic major project development environment