Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
To work with the best.
Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations
About Kirby Group Engineering
Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.
Role Purpose
The role of Regional Mechanical Engineering Lead is to plan, manage and co-ordinate all of the engineering and commissioning activities within the business unit (BU). To oversee the processes for design management, commissioning and project engineering ensuring consistent application of agreed procedures and utilization of standard forms. The role also requires the ongoing mentoring of all engineering personnel in the region to ensure their continued development.
Regional Mechanical Engineering Lead’s Roles & Responsibilities
General
Ensure the Design management process is followed on all projects in the region.
Ensure the Commissioning process is followed on all projects in the region.
Ensure Project Engineering process is being followed on all projects in the region.
EHS
Read & understand EHS plan.
Ensure EHS requirements are being followed by all engineers in the BU.
Procurement
Ensure the correct procurement process is being followed and tracked on all projects in the region.
Assisting with technical advice for the negotiation of packages or variations with vendors/subcontractors
Managing the production RFQ’s packs for materials and equipment.
Provided technical reviews on quotations or tenders.
Ensuring scope of work documents for subcontract packages are prepared with the required level of detail.
Ensure delivery of equipment and materials are correctly tracked and managed by the engineering team.
Quality
Ensure the quality process is being followed by the engineers on all projects in the region.
Actively involved in maintaining the quality standards of the works.
Ensure benchmarks/FOKs are being produced and approved on all projects in the BU.
Ensure LEED, BREEAM or applicable authority approvals plan in line with the project requirements are developed.
Ensure O&Ms are produced in line with the specification and agreed program.
Planning
Review and understand the project schedule, millstone dates and sequence.
Development of ROJ dates and understanding the capital plant delivery requirements.
Ensuring the procurement and technical submittal schedule/tracker is maintained on all projects in the region.
Business Development
Prepare technical summary of the scope of work and the key challenges and submit to the project manager for approval.
Develop relationship with clients, designers and main contractors through daily interactions and by attending social events.
Report any potential leads to securing new work to project manager.
Arrange social gatherings and events (with the consent of the project manager) for the project mechanical engineering team.
Engineering
Assist Engineering Manager with the continuous improvement of existing Engineering Processes.
Ensuring that Engineers are complying with Engineering Procedures the Kirby way
Arranging and chairing Engineering Kick-Off Meetings…