Design Site Representative - Civil Infrastructure

Designers site representative (CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE), Project & PROGRAMME Management team

Dublin, Belfast, Omagh

We invite you to bring your expertise in design/project management and site inspection into play as you provide Design Site Representation on a wide range of transport schemes including civils/highways, rail infrastructure, urban mobility and aviation. 

Ramboll operates hybrid working so you can split your time between home and the office, however the role will be primarily based on site in Ireland / Northern Ireland.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience with key infrastructure clients such as National Highways, Network Rail, Transport Infrastructure Ireland or the National Transport Authority of Ireland. Are you our new Designers Site Representative? Click the apply-button to send your application.

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions strive to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

You will join our Project Management department

As our new Designers Site Representative, you will assume responsibility for the day to day management of design coordination activities on site in support of the Project Manager. Your work will align with Ramboll’s Project Excellence Lifecycle (our Project Management system). Ramboll operates a flexible working policy, and with this you will be part of an exciting team of experts, who respect each other and work towards a common goal.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Acting as the primary link between the contractor’s team on site and the Ramboll design office while ensuring the designers obligations are being fulfilled during the construction phase of the project
• Carrying out the duties of the Designers Site Representative including but not limited to; Witnessing construction operations, inspecting the works, raising & closing out Non-Conformancies, managing the Technical Query process and Material Approval Forms with the design office.
• Management of the designers site team of engineers, specialists and inspectors on larger projects
• Managing the RFI process
• Ensuring all project deliverables are met within the contracted timeframes
• Liaising between internal and external stakeholders to align project goals
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines
• Reporting project progress to the Project Manager and senior management team
• Troubleshooting issuing and resolving them promptly to avoid project delays

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Minimum HNC/HND in a Building/Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Preferably a chartered member of an appropriate construction focused association or institute (e.g. ICE/IEI)
• Experience in a DSR role on civil infrastructure projects, preferably within a multidisciplinary engineering design consultancy
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale projects
• Knowledge of National Infrastructure Programmes such as National Highway’s Project Control Framework and delivery of schemes within their Regional Investment Programme
• Knowledge of construction and the design processes
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations
• An understanding of various types of procurement methods and contract administration requirements including NEC3 and NEC4

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

Self-motivated and able to work well on your own initiative. Excellent communicator who is highly organized and able to prioritize. Ability to collaborate and build relationships across the wider teams.

Welcome to our Transport division

Ramboll is a global transportation consultancy and we work on some of the biggest and most innovative infrastructure projects in the world. We are close to 3,000 bright minds working within Transport worldwide, creating practical, sustainable and economic solutions for national transport authorities, private contractors and municipalities alike.

Ramboll in the United Kingdom

Ramboll is ranked a Top 10 consultant in the UK and has 1,500 bright minds working across 17 offices to apply their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health and Energy. We love seeing our talents develop and succeed and you will have opportunities to work on challenging and inspiring projects within an environment that is friendly, open and supportive.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.