Education & Qualifications
2013 – 2015 University College Cork Diploma in Law
2008 – 2009 Dublin Institute of Tech. Assessor for Building Energy Rating
2008 – 2009 FAS – Fetac Level 6 On-Site Waste Water Treatment
1997–1998 University College Cork Diploma in Applied Project Management
1992-1996 University College Cork Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) Honours
Employment History
Free Lance Consulting Engineer. Cork, Ireland.
t/a Southwestern Architectural & Engineering.
March 2005 to present
Activities are:
• Project Management/ Oversee various construction projects including Domestic Houses, Agricultural Buildings, Commercial Buildings, Schools, Agricultural Under Passes, removal of contaminated soil (Conoco Philips), road planing and asphalt surfacing (Roadstone Ltd.)
• Complete planning applications, tendering process for contractors and tenders for public works under EU Tendering guidelines for publicly funded works.
• Complete construction drawings and other requirements of Building Control Act 2014, Ireland, including roles of Assigned Certifier & Assigned Designer.
• Act as Project Manager Design Process/ Project Co-Ordinator Construction Stage as required under Health and Safety Act 2013, Ireland.
• Apply to Local Government Authorities for Road Closure Licences & Road Opening Licences including Traffic Management Plans for works.
Main achievements:
• Successfully implement National Government Plans and Local Government Development Plans in the design and construction of both Urban and Rural Developments.
• Oversee projects from planning, applying for permits, tendering, contracts, construction and agreeing final accounts.
• Resolved disputes between clients and contractors.
• Successfully comply with Local Government requirements to secure Permits and Planning Permissions.
• Securing funding for clients and ensuring projects are completed within budget.
• Prepare presentations for clients and other stakeholders.
• Provide specialist advice to clients on planning and design of developments.
• Provide tender documents, contracts and scope of works for developments.
• Interface with Local Government, Developers and Contractors.
Resident Engineer. RPS Group, Ireland.
April 2001-March 2002
Contract: I was Resident Engineer on was the Charleville Water Supply Scheme, Cork.
I worked on behalf of the Local Government. Works included trunk and distributor water mains as well as individual connections to properties by micro tunnelling.
• Supervised contractor and ensured works were carried out according to contract and approving monthly account from contractor.
• Liaised with Local Government & Residents regarding road closures & diversions and water service shut off time. Approved traffic Management Plans.
• Reported to Local Government on progress of project.
• Costs to Local Government were kept to a minimum through ensuring works were kept within contract specifications and scope of works.
• Quality was maintained to ensure highest standard of finish.
• Participated in meetings and kept minutes/ notes of meetings.
• Received and evaluate reports and proposals from Contractor and Design Team.
Project Engineer/ Site Agent
BPH Civil Engineering Ltd, Ireland.
April 2004-Feburary 2005
Lyons Excavations Ltd, Ireland. April 2002- March 2004
McGinty & O’Shea Ltd, Ireland. February 2000-March 2001
Worked for Civil Engineering Contractors in the construction of Domestic Dwellings, Road Building, Pipelines.
• Cost control and billing were carried out to ensure project was profitable.
• Ensured works were carried out correctly and in compliance with drawings & tender documents.
• Ensured variations to contract were carried out and billed accordingly.
• Ordering and scheduling of materials, man power and machinery.
• Successfully managed direct employees and subcontractors.
• Planning and scheduling ensured projects were brought in on time and within budget.
• Set out works using GPS & Total Stations
Quarry Engineer, Roadstone Castlemore Quarries Ltd., Ireland
July 1996 to January 2000
Roadstone Castlemore Quarries is a Limestone Quarry with a Sandstone over burden.
• Completed road contracts within budget and on time.
• Ensured quality of products was maintained including concrete mix designs.
• Ensured quarry supply levels were maintained.
Other Information
• Date of Birth: 5th November 1973.
• Accreditation: Chartered Member of Institute of Engineers of Ireland.
