ABM Construction

ABM Design & Build Vacancies

ABM Europe is an established and successful construction and civil engineering company with an impressive track record and a demonstrable commitment to quality and customer service. Headquartered in Ireland, ABM also has operations in the UK, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland.

There are five divisions of ABM Europe:

– ABM Construction
– ABM Design & Build
– ABM Bridge Systems
– ABM Precast Solutions
– ABM Mosty

We are regularly on the lookout for staff, in a variety of fields, to satisfy the diversity of our many divisions, such as Civil Engineering / Structural Design Engineers, Administration Staff, Contract Managers, Technicians, Auto-Cad Technicians, and Site-Managers and Site Operatives.

This is not a comprehensive list of all jobs currently available at ABM Europe and we are interested in hearing from interested experienced candidates at any time.

Current Opportunities

  • Job Specification for Senior QS:

    • Description:
    ABM Europe is an international contracting and engineering firm, with its headquarters in Ireland. ABM is building a construction management team to execute a large scale infrastructure project, with significant mechanical and electrical elements. We wish to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyorr to take commercial responsibility for the efficient delivery of this high profile and fast-track project to our client on budget without detriment to programme. The scope of work involves the construction of critical transport & utilities infrastructure, which will be an integral part of a major financial district development in Saudi Arabia; the project includes a reinforced concrete tunnel below an elaborate bridge viaduct, with associated mechanical and electrical works.

    Applicants should have extensive knowledge and experience in construction cost estimating and control and be very familiar with estimating and financial control software tools such as Buildsoft. The successful candidate shall have substantial experience in the construction industry and will be proactive in managing the commercial aspect of contracts in their dealings with designers, client project managers, and sub-contractors to maximise the benefit to ABM’s client. The role will demand a motivated individual who can demonstrate leadership in addition to the appropriate commercial experience relevant to this work. Candidates with experience in delivering large scale international projects, particularly in the Middle East, will have an advantage.

    This is a contract engagement for 12 months with attractive remuneration including a basic salary, bonus, allowance for housing and vehicle transport and medical insurance. Applicants should have a valid passport not due for expiry before 2012. 

    Core Functions:
    • Take direct responsibility for the preparation of project budgets and track and monitor progress and performance to ensure delivery of the works on budget.
    • Assist in the negotiation of contract terms and conditions with our client and the delivery of the works to fulfil our contract obligations.
    • Review the preparation and updating of detailed programme schedules for all phases and sections of the project with respect to cost control.
    • Monitor the allocation of resources and utilisation of materials on multiple phases of the project to ensure budgets are maintained.
    • Prepare valuation and cost control reports for the Contracts Manager.
    • Monitor activities of our client or his agents and manage the contract to ensure our best commercial position and limit our liabilities.
    • Ensure our client and sub-contractors are notified of the impact of variations i.e. scope, timing, cost control etc.
    • Participate in the negotiation of client Final Accounts.
    • Co-ordinate the selection and award of optimum supplier/ subcontract solutions.
    • Administrate subcontracts and monitor the progress of subcontractors to ensure compliance with the terms of their subcontract.
    • Apply subcontract terms and conditions where necessary and settle sub-contractors’ Final Account.

    Competences Required:
    • Excellent organisational and numerical skills.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate effectively within and represent the organisation.
    • A minimum of 10 years experience in the building/civil engineering construction industry, ideally involving extensive reinforced concrete works.
    • Comprehensive experience in managing large scale contracts, ideally international projects.

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  • Job Specification for Section Project Manager:

    • Description:
    ABM Europe is an international contracting and engineering firm, with its headquarters in Ireland. ABM is building a construction management team to execute a large scale infrastructure project, with significant mechanical and electrical elements. We wish to recruit a Section Project Manager to assist in the delivery of a high profile and fast-track project to our client on schedule and on budget. The scope of work involves the construction of critical transport & utilities infrastructure which will be an integral part of a major financial district development in Saudi Arabia including a reinforced concrete tunnel below an elaborate bridge viaduct with associated mechanical and electrical works.

    Applicants should have extensive knowledge and experience in project management with experience in resource management scheduling software tools such as Primavera. The successful candidate shall have substantial experience in the construction industry and will have experience in managing a project team and dealing with relevant stakeholders including designers, client project managers, and sub-contractors to maximise the benefit to ABM’s client. The role will require motivated individuals who are confident in a leadership role who have the appropriate commercial and technical experience relevant to this work. Candidates with experience in international projects, particularly in the Middle East, will have an advantage.

    This is a contract engagement for 12 months with attractive remuneration including a basic salary, bonus, allowance for housing and vehicle transport and medical insurance. Applicants should have a valid passport not due for expiry before 2012. 

    Core Functions:
    • Prepare and update detailed programme schedules for all phases and sections of the project.
    • Prepare and review schedules to manage the allocation of resources and reconcile with task lists for delivery of multiple phases within the project.
    • Prepare reports for Contracts Manager.
    • Appraisal of contract terms and conditions with our client and take responsibility for the delivery of the works to fulfil our contract obligations.
    • Monitor activities of our client or his agents and manage the contract to ensure our best commercial position and limit our liabilities.
    • Ensure critical tasks within projects are executed including:
    • Section site team, scope and phasing is identified and established with appropriate briefings.
    • Section budgets are established and monitored
    • Check section delivery dates and track performance.
    • Co-ordinate the review of design/ construction/ cost control activities to ensure section deliverables are maintained.
    • Ensure clients are notified of impact of variations i.e. scope, timing, etc.
    • Participate in the negotiation of client Final Accounts.
    • Assist in the selection and award of optimum supplier/ subcontract solutions.
    • Ensure appropriate QHSE functions are maintained.
    • Ensure section teams monitor progress of subcontractors and ensure compliance with terms of their subcontract.
    • Take responsibility for administration of subcontracts.
    • Apply subcontract terms and conditions where necessary and settle sub-contractors’ Final Account.

    Competences Required:
    • Excellent organisational and analytical skills
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate effectively within and represent the organisation.
    • Over ten years experience in the civil engineering construction industry, ideally involving extensive reinforced concrete.
    • Comprehensive experience in managing large projects, ideally international.

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  • Job Specification for Contracts Manager:

    • Description:
    ABM Europe is an international contracting and engineering firm, with its headquarters in Ireland. ABM is building a construction management team to execute a large scale infrastructure project, with significant mechanical and electrical elements. We wish to recruit a Contracts Manager to take full responsibility for the efficient delivery of this high profile and fast-track project to our client on schedule and on budget. The scope of work involves the construction of critical transport & utilities infrastructure, which will be an integral part of a major financial district development in Saudi Arabia; the project includes a reinforced concrete tunnel below an elaborate bridge viaduct, with associated mechanical and electrical works.

    Applicants should have extensive knowledge and experience in project management with experience in resource management scheduling software tools such as Primavera. The successful candidate shall have substantial experience in the construction industry and will demonstrate outstanding capabilities to drive a project team and manage relationships with the relevant stakeholders including designers, client project managers, and sub-contractors to maximise the benefit to ABM’s client. The role will demand a highly motivated individual with dynamic leadership skills and the appropriate commercial and technical experience relevant to this work. Candidates with experience in delivering large scale international projects, particularly in the Middle East, will have an advantage.

    This is a contract engagement for 12 months with attractive remuneration including a basic salary, bonus, allowance for housing and vehicle transport and medical insurance. Applicants should have a valid passport not due for expiry before 2012. 

    Core Functions:
    • Direct, co-ordinate and review the preparation and updating of detailed programme schedules for all phases and sections of the project.
    • Direct, co-ordinate and review schedules to manage the allocation of resources and reconcile with task lists for delivery of multiple phases within the project.
    • Prepare reports for ABM Europe senior management.
    • Direct and co-ordinate the negotiation of contract terms and conditions with our client and take responsibility for the delivery of the works to fulfil our contract obligations.
    • Monitor activities of our client or his agents and manage the contract to ensure our best commercial position and limit our liabilities.
    • Ensure critical tasks within projects are executed including:
    • Project teams and phasing is identified and established with appropriate briefings.
    • Project budgets are established and monitored
    • Check delivery dates and track performance.
    • Co-ordinate the review of design/ construction/ cost control activities to ensure project deliverables are maintained.
    • Ensure clients are notified of impact of variations i.e. scope, timing, etc.
    • Participate in the negotiation of client Final Accounts.
    • Direct all QHSE functions.
    • Ensure project teams monitor progress of subcontractors and ensure compliance with terms of their subcontract.
    • Direct appropriate site team members to take responsibility for administration of subcontracts.
    • Apply subcontract terms and conditions where necessary and settle sub-contractors’ Final Account.

    Competences Required:
    • Excellent organisational and analytical skills
    • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate effectively within and represent the organisation.
    • A minimum of 15 years experience in the building/civil engineering construction industry, ideally involving extensive reinforced concrete works.
    • Comprehensive experience in managing large scale contracts, ideally international projects.

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  • Job Specification for QHSE Manager:

    • Description:
    ABM Europe is an international contracting and engineering firm, with its headquarters in Ireland. ABM is building a construction management team to execute a large scale infrastructure project, with significant mechanical and electrical elements. We wish to recruit a Quality Health Safety & Environmental (QHSE) Manager to take responsibility for the technical compliance associated with the delivery of a high profile and fast-track project to our client. The scope of work involves the construction of critical transport & utilities infrastructure which will be an integral part of a major financial district development in Saudi Arabia including a reinforced concrete tunnel below an elaborate bridge viaduct with associated mechanical and electrical works.

    Applicants should have extensive knowledge of best international practice in Health & Safety in addition to a command of what is necessary to comply with Saudi legislation. In addition the candidate will have comprehensive experience and understanding of Quality Control systems, including ISO standards, to adapt, implement and maintain an appropriate management system for the site team. The successful candidate shall have also substantial experience in the construction industry, particularly in the construction of reinforced concrete in addition to mechanical and electrical works. The role will require a motivated and capable individual and candidates with experience in delivering large scale international projects, particularly in the Middle East, will have an advantage.

    This is a contract engagement for 12 months with attractive remuneration including a basic salary, bonus, allowance for housing and vehicle transport and medical insurance. Applicants should have a valid passport not due for expiry before 2012. 

    Responsibilities:
    • Supervise construction work on-site from a health & safety and quality control perspective.
    • Identify and implement health and safety and quality management systems & procedures necessary to execute the site works in accordance with our contract.
    • Carry out risk assessments and implement relevant safety measures to mitigate risk
    • Liaise with client representatives on any Health & Safety or Quality issues that arise.
    • Carry out internal audits on the activities of the site project team.
    • Compile a set of as-built construction drawings.

    Requirements:

    • Minimum of 10+ years relevant experience within a Health/ Safety &Quality Control environment
    • Excellent organisational and motivational skills

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  • Job Specification for MEP Co-ordinator:

    • Description:
    ABM Europe is an international contracting and engineering firm, with its headquarters in Ireland. ABM is building a construction management team to execute a large scale infrastructure project, with significant mechanical and electrical elements. We wish to recruit an MEP Co-ordinator to take responsibility for the planning and co-ordination of mechanical and electrical works associated with the efficient delivery of this high profile and fast-track project to our client on schedule. The scope of work involves the construction of critical transport & utilities infrastructure, which will be an integral part of a major financial district development in Saudi Arabia; the project includes a reinforced concrete tunnel below an elaborate bridge viaduct, with associated mechanical and electrical works.

    Applicants should have extensive knowledge and experience in project management software tools such as Primavera. The successful candidate shall have substantial experience in the construction industry and will display a proactive approach in working within a diverse project team to optimise the collation and dissemination of vital data in executing and managing the project plan. The role will require a motivated individual with good communication skill and all round technical experience relevant to this work. Candidates with experience in delivering large scale international projects, particularly in the Middle East, will have an advantage.

    This is a contract engagement for 12 months with attractive remuneration including a basic salary, bonus, allowance for housing and vehicle transport and medical insurance. Applicants should have a valid passport not due for expiry before 2012.

    Core Functions:
    • Take direct responsibility for the preparation and co-ordination of a detailed plan for the MEP works.
    • Have responsibility to prepare and co-ordinate schedules to manage the allocation of resources and reconcile with task lists for delivery of multiple phases within the project.
    • Prepare reports for the Contract Manager.
    • Update and record actual progress against planned schedules.
    • Liaise with Section Project Managers and the Contract Manager on critical tasks within projects.

    Competences Required:
    • Excellent organisational and analytical skills
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate effectively within the site management team.
    • A minimum of 5 years experience in the mechanical and electrical engineering works in civil engineering applications.
    • Experience in the co-ordination of MEP activities in large scale contracts, ideally international projects.

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  • Job Specification for Foreman:

    • Description:
    ABM Europe is an international contracting and engineering firm, with its headquarters in Ireland. ABM is building a construction management team to execute a large scale infrastructure project, with significant mechanical and electrical elements. We wish to recruit Senior Foremen to take responsibility for the site labour management to assist in the delivery of a high profile and fast-track project to our client on schedule and on budget. The scope of work involves the construction of critical transport & utilities infrastructure which will be an integral part of a major financial district development in Saudi Arabia including a reinforced concrete tunnel below an elaborate bridge viaduct with associated mechanical and electrical works.

    Applicants should have extensive knowledge and experience in site construction and management of direct labour and sub-contractors. The successful candidate shall have substantial experience in the construction industry, particularly in the construction of reinforced concrete. The role will require an assertive and motivated individual with an ability to deliver high performance from construction labour on site. Candidates with experience in delivering large scale international projects, particularly in the Middle East, will have an advantage.

    This is a contract engagement for 12 months with attractive remuneration including a basic salary, bonus, allowance for housing and vehicle transport and medical insurance. Applicants should have a valid passport not due for expiry before 2012.

    Core Functions:
    • Assist in the preparation and updating of detailed programme schedules in relevant sections of the project.
    • Assist in the allocation of resources on the project.
    • Prepare reports for Section Managers.
    • Be familiar with the contract terms and conditions with our client and take responsibility for the delivery of the works to fulfil our contract obligations.
    • Monitor activities of our client or his agents and manage the contract to ensure our best commercial position and limit our liabilities.
    • Take responsibility for the following:
    • Direct site labour to meet target deadlines.
    • Co-ordinate the allocation and use of plant & machinery, and other internal resources such as setting out etc.
    • Co-ordinate the requisition of materials and making arrangements for delivery/ storage.
    • Supervise the use of building material and workmanship to ensure compliance with specification.
    • Assist in preparation of method statements and co-ordinate the requirement and phasing of temporary works.

    Competences Required:
    • Excellent organisational skills
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate effectively within the organisation.
    • Over ten years experience in the civil engineering construction industry, ideally involving extensive reinforced concrete.
    • Comprehensive experience in managing large scale contracts, ideally international projects.

    Send your CV to

  • Job Specification for Planner:

    • Description:
    ABM Europe is an international contracting and engineering firm, with its headquarters in Ireland. ABM is building a construction management team to execute a large scale infrastructure project, with significant mechanical and electrical elements. We wish to recruit a Planner to take responsibility for the full co-ordination of project planning and resource allocation associated with the efficient delivery of this high profile and fast-track project to our client on schedule. The scope of work involves the construction of critical transport & utilities infrastructure, which will be an integral part of a major financial district development in Saudi Arabia; the project includes a reinforced concrete tunnel below an elaborate bridge viaduct, with associated mechanical and electrical works.

    Applicants should have extensive knowledge and experience in project management with experience in resource management scheduling software tools such as Primavera. The successful candidate shall have substantial experience in the construction industry and will display a proactive approach in working within a diverse project team to optimise the collation and dissemination of vital data in executing and managing the project plan. The role will require a motivated individual with good communication skill and all round technical experience relevant to this work. Candidates with experience in delivering large scale international projects, particularly in the Middle East, will have an advantage.

    This is a contract engagement for 12 months with attractive remuneration including a basic salary, bonus, allowance for housing and vehicle transport and medical insurance. Applicants should have a valid passport not due for expiry before 2012.

    Core Functions:
    • Take direct responsibility for the preparation and co-ordination of a detailed master programme for all phases and sections of the project including civil engineering and MEP works.
    • Have direct responsibility to prepare and co-ordinate schedules to manage the allocation of resources and reconcile with task lists for delivery of multiple phases within the project.
    • Prepare reports for the Contract Manager.
    • Update and record actual progress against planned schedules.
    • Liaise with Section Project Managers and the Contract Manager on critical tasks within projects.

    Competences Required:
    • Excellent organisational and analytical skills
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate effectively within the site management team.
    • A minimum of 5 years experience in the building/civil engineering construction industry, ideally involving the planning of extensive reinforced concrete works.
    • Experience in planning large scale contracts, ideally international projects.

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  • Job Specification for Senior Engineer:

    • Description:
    ABM Europe is an international contracting and engineering firm, with its headquarters in Ireland. ABM is building a construction management team to execute a large scale infrastructure project, with significant mechanical and electrical elements.. We wish to recruit Senior Engineers to take responsibility for the technical control to assist in the delivery of a high profile and fast-track project to our client on schedule and on budget. The scope of work involves the construction of critical transport & utilities infrastructure which will be an integral part of a major financial district development in Saudi Arabia including a reinforced concrete tunnel below an elaborate bridge viaduct with associated mechanical and electrical works.

    Applicants should have extensive knowledge and experience in site engineering and management. The successful candidate shall have substantial experience in the construction industry, particularly in the construction of reinforced concrete. The role will require a motivated and capable individual with excellent technical experience relevant to this work. Candidates with experience in delivering large scale international projects, particularly in the Middle East, will have an advantage.

    This is a contract engagement for 12 months with attractive remuneration including a basic salary, bonus, allowance for housing and vehicle transport and medical insurance. Applicants should have a valid passport not due for expiry before 2012.

    Core Functions:
    • Assist in the preparation and updating of detailed programme schedules for all phases and sections of the project.
    • Assist in the allocation of resources for multiple phases within the project.
    • Prepare reports for Section Managers.
    • Appraise the contract terms and conditions with our client and take responsibility for the delivery of the works to fulfil our contract obligations.
    • Monitor activities of our client or his agents and manage the contract to ensure our best commercial position and limit our liabilities.
    • Ensure critical engineering tasks within projects are executed including:
    • Plan the execution of work to meet project plans in accordance with relevant phasing.
    • Ensure site activities are in accordance with pre-defined budgets and programme.
    • Co-ordinate and execute the dimensional setting out and control of the building construction including lines and leves etc.
    • Co-ordinate the approval of material selection, acceptance and delivery/ storage.
    • Undertake all technical appraisal of materials and workmanship and sign-off compliance of works in accordance with specification.
    • Prepare method statements and co-ordinate temporary works design and installation.

    Competences Required:
    • Excellent organisational and analytical skills
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate effectively within the organisation.
    • Over ten years experience in the civil engineering construction industry, ideally involving extensive reinforced concrete.
    • Comprehensive experience in managing large scale contracts, ideally international projects.

    Send your CV to


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