Senior Resident Engineer

Nicholas O’Dwyer

At Nicholas O'Dwyer, sustainability is at the core of our work. If you are looking to advance your career in a socially responsible company, which has a proven track record over 90 years, and is committed to creating a sustainable planet, we invite you to be part of our team.

Our mission is to provide innovative and reliable solutions using cutting edge technology and expertise, to ensure project success and employee satisfaction. We deliver infrastructure projects in water, wastewater, transportation, civil and structural engineering, flood protection, and energy including renewables. With headquarters in Ireland, we also operate in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

As part of the RSK Group, an amalgamation of over 200 companies with more than 15,000 employees, we benefit from a global network of opportunities while retaining our brand and autonomy.

Project Overview

Nicholas O Dwyer is providing Technical Assistance and Supervision services for a key water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the Gaziantep, Ad yaman, and Kilis provinces in Turkey. The programme includes the design, construction supervision, and operational planning of drinking water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and network rehabilitation. The work places a strong emphasis on sustainability, institutional capacity building, and resilience.

About the Role

Nicholas O'Dwyer is seeking a number of Senior Resident Engineers to lead site supervision and contract administration for large-scale water and wastewater construction projects. This role will act as the client s representative on-site, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, safety regulations, and FIDIC contract conditions, while liaising with contractors and the client.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• As a Senior Resident Engineer, working in collaboration as part of a larger team is essential for this role.
• Will hold overall responsibility for on-site supervision, contractor coordination, and contract management.
• Take ownership and lead daily site inspections, quality control, progress tracking, and issue resolution.
• Responsible for chairing progress meetings, issuing instructions, and ensuring safety protocols are maintained.
• Support with technical reporting, approval of materials, and measurement of works for interim and final payments.
• Responsibility to maintain regular updates and communicate site progress, both internally and externally with the client.
• Responsible for supporting and guiding assistant resident engineers, inspectors, and administrative staff on site.
• Maintaining a culture of continuous improvements across all aspects of the working environment and projects.
• To ensure maximum flexibility and to reflect the Company's evolving needs, additional tasks and responsibilities will form part of this role as it evolves.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• A 3rd level degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 8 years' professional experience and minimum of 3 years in construction supervision of large-scale water or wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Extensive familiarity with FIDIC contract conditions and EU PRAG procedures.
• Experience in EU or other international funded projects.
• Strong leadership, reporting, and communication skills in a multi-disciplinary, multicultural site environment.
• Experience working with contractors and public agencies on IFI-funded infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability and interest to manage and mentor large site supervision teams.
• Competent in office packages, Microsoft, excel PowerPoint etc.
• Good time management skills, with the ability to prioritise work and manage many tasks concurrently.
• Excellent clear and concise communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team.
• You will have an agile and Can Do mindset.
• Ambitions self-starter with high self-standards.
• Motivated to be part of a Company with a real purpose, improving the quality of people s lives and communities.