Traffic Engineer

Headcount Solutions are seeking to recruit an experienced Traffic Engineer for one of our multinational clients in Dublin.

Contract 4-Month

THE PROJECT

The Project involves the provision of technical advice and any other services to support the client’s requirements in connection with highway infrastructure operations and maintenance.

The services provided include the following:
• Undertaking day to day contract management and performance monitoring activities, including periodic audits on existing tunnel systems and operations, as well as Motorway Traffic Control Centre (MTCC) operations and compliance by the O&M Contractor with existing contract requirements;
• Development and management of detailed contract variations or task orders in respect of tunnel life cycle renewal and upgrade activities;
• Administration and monitoring of PPP Contracts including checking of key documentation deliverables and the carrying out of periodic audits and checks on existing tunnel and motorway service area facility systems and operations;
• Providing advice on matters relating to NEC3 Contract administration or any other contract that may be entered into in respect of a tunnel/service area;
• Providing advice on and monitoring compliance with Tunnel Safety Directive obligations across all tunnels on the national road network;
• Providing project and programme management services in connection with the client’s schemes which impact the Project’s facilities and their operation; and
• Additional ad hoc advice as may be required in relation to the services provision

ROLE

The individual will work as a key part of a small core team drawing on specialist and experts from various disciplines as required. The individual would ideally have experience in a contract administration role and some experience in managing disparate projects, ideally in the highway, transportation or construction industries.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• To coordinate the input of specialists from internal project teams and external resources;
• To maintain a knowledge on the status of the projects at all times and be able to report internally;
• Support the Commission Manager and ensure effective management of contracts including progress reporting, milestones and interim valuations, early warnings, compensation events, changes etc.;
• Draft and / or review communications and correspondence to contractors.
• To assist with engaging and coordinating the input of specialists from internal project teams and external resources;
• To review submissions by Contractor for compliance in connection with Task Orders and Contractual requirements, and that deliverables are submitted in a timely and an acceptable manner, and arranging for technical review by appropriate matter specialist where appropriate;
• Propose alternatives for expediting / recovering of project schedules with contractors for presentation to, and agreement with, the client;
• Attend Risk Reduction meetings and record actions and mitigations agreed;
• Monitor contractual compliance by the contractor, and early identification of issues and problems;
• Develop in liaison with the Commission Manager a programme of audits, inspections and checks and coordinate the internal and specialist resources required to deliver the programme;

GENERAL
• Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
• Develop and deliver progress reports, analyse results and troubleshoot problem areas.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• A level eight qualification recognised by the National Framework of Qualifications/Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), or other equivalent qualification in the field of civil, structural, mechanical or electrical/electronic engineering; and
• At least 5 years’ post-graduate experience in working with infrastructural projects.
• Ideally, the candidate would have experience working on mechanical/electrical systems projects and in the management of the operation and maintenance of infrastructure facilities.

ESSENTIAL
• Experience of working on an Infrastructure O & M scheme;
• Knowledge of Intelligent Transport Systems and experience of working on ITS schemes;
• Well versed in modern procurement and contract management techniques;
• Familiarity with the operation and maintenance (O & M) of highway infrastructure or similar sector would be an advantage;
• Familiarity with PPP contracts, the NEC3 contract and their mechanisms;
• Comfortable in a Matrix management environment as part of an integrated team delivering the Project’s objectives;
• Knowledge of current national, regional and local guidance/standards with regards to the fields of highway engineering. Knowledge of the DMRB