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Niall Fahey

Summary

Enthusiastic Engineer with 3 years experience in managing simultaneous responsibilities to ensure completion of various construction projects across Ireland, the United Kingdom and Western Australia. Well-organized planner and problem-solver versed in monitoring and tracking project progress, providing direction and supervision to work crews, and day-to-day quality control and inspection. Enjoy learning new skills every day on the job and always aiming to progress my Engineering skills and knowledge.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operator

SRG GLOBAL
11.2023 - Current
  • Completing 88 days regional work for second year working holiday visa. Tasks vary but mainly Operating Bobcat and Mini Digger, along with groundworks labouring.


Site Engineer

DCL Contracting
06.2023 - 11.2023
  • Improved project efficiency by implementing advanced engineering techniques and cost-effective construction methods.
  • Enhanced site safety by conducting regular inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
  • Streamlined communication between project Main Contractor with detailed progress reports and timely updates.
  • Delivered projects on time and within budget constraints by effectively managing resources, schedules, and risks.
  • Oversaw quality control processes by conducting regular inspections, addressing non-compliance issues promptly, and implementing corrective actions to uphold project standards consistently.
  • Checked technical designs and drawings for adherence to standards.
  • Reduced material waste through accurate estimation, procurement, and usage tracking of required resources.

Design Engineer

FDG ENGINEERING & DESIGN LTD.
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • Use of AutoCAD software to produce Construction, Planning, and all associated drawings required for Submission of house design and planning applications to local council for review and approval.
  • Completed land surveys using GPS and produced high detailed site layout & geological drawings highlighting boundaries and site levels.
  • Set out all required elements for construction phases of residential projects.
  • Carried out percolation tests to determine soil suitability for proposed wastewater disposal systems, along with producing geotechnical reports for approval for local council.
  • Conducted extensive research on materials and components to select the most suitable options for each project.
  • Presented technical findings and recommendations to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of design intent.
  • Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and support throughout their professional development.

Site Engineer

4D STRUCTRES – GROUNDWORKS, RC FRAMES & CIVILS
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Worked as part of an engineering team to complete a £55 million, top-down highly demanding, and complex residential and commercial construction project at a prime location in Central London.
  • Managing & training site engineers, and ensuring they are carrying out their tasks and setting out correctly.
  • Managed solely all the given setting out duties for vertical/horizontal and curved elements along with ramps, excavation levels, dig and invert levels for drainage systems, providing exceptional assistance for all tradesmen.
  • Carried out Q/A checks ensuring all rebar has been installed correctly, relevant water bars & cast-ins have been included prior to concrete pours along with concrete testing on site prior to the concrete pour.
  • Completed final checks on all formwork, decking, and propping ensuring they were adequately secured prior to concrete pours.
  • Daily monitoring of any structural movement, deflection of props and reporting on a regular basis.
  • Undertaking any safety related tasks such as inspection of voids and maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Checking and ensuring that the design and drawings have been followed correctly by tradesmen, monitoring CAD files, raising RFI's for any discrepancies and providing final asbuild drawings for handover to client.
  • Implementing testing and inspections such as air testing for drainage and inspection of crane braces along with implementation of any design changes.
  • Preparing permit to work documents and inspecting the area before and after the work commences.
  • Inspecting temporary structural components & props and ensuring the RAMS have been complied with.
  • Led cross-functional team for successful completion of multiple large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
  • Streamlined communication between engineering and other departments, fostering collaboration and synergies across the organization.

Education

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS) IN CIVIL ENGINEERING -

GMIT (GALWAY MAYO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY)
05.2021

Skills

  • Good Communicator
  • Enjoy working in a team environment
  • Adaptable
  • Take Pride in my work and what my company & team produce
  • Punctual
  • Safety Awareness
  • AutoCAD proficiency
  • Client Relations
  • Good Work Ethics

References

  • Ciaran Barrett, Director at 4D Structures - Ciaran@4dstructures.co.uk
  • Willy Ferrez, Project Engineer at DCL Contracting - Willy@dclcontracting.com.au

Certification

- White Card

- RIW Card

- Working at Heights

- Confined Space

- 4WD Operate & Maintain certification

- Haul Truck ticket

Timeline

Operator

SRG GLOBAL
11.2023 - Current

Site Engineer

DCL Contracting
06.2023 - 11.2023

Design Engineer

FDG ENGINEERING & DESIGN LTD.
06.2022 - 03.2023

Site Engineer

4D STRUCTRES – GROUNDWORKS, RC FRAMES & CIVILS
05.2021 - 06.2022

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS) IN CIVIL ENGINEERING -

GMIT (GALWAY MAYO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY)

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