Senior Site Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Engineer to join one of Ireland's leading Road Construction and Civil Engineering Companies.
This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with strong technical expertise and leadership skills to lead specialist teams in the delivery of high-quality construction projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as the main technical adviser on a construction site, guiding subcontractors, craftspeople, and operatives.
* Set out, level, and survey sites, reconciling tender submissions.
* Check plans, drawings, and quantities for accuracy of calculation.
* Ensure all materials used and work performed adhere to specifications.
* Select and requisition materials, agreeing prices and proposing cost-effective solutions.
* Manage and interpret contract design documents supplied by clients or architects.
* Liaise with consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors, and the general workforce involved in the project.
* Liaise with local authorities to ensure compliance with local construction regulations and by-laws.
* Communicate with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers, and surveyors).
* Attend regular meetings to keep clients/representatives informed of progress.
* Carry out day-to-day management of the site, supervising and monitoring the site labour force and subcontractors.
* Plan work, organise required plant and site facilities to meet agreed deadlines.
* Oversee quality control and health and safety matters on site.
* Prepare reports as required.
* Keep central Management updated daily on project completion progress.
* Resolve unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.
* Oversee site operations and assist with site paperwork.
* Manage engineering functions, assisting with contracts as required.
Requirements:
* A 3rd-level qualification in Construction Management/Engineering.
* A minimum of 3+ years' experience working as a Site Engineer with a main contractor/specialist subcontractor in Ireland or the UK.
* Strong setting out experience.
* Operational skills and attention to detail.
* Familiarity with MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
* An analytical thinker with problem-solving skills.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in sectors such as commercial, pharmaceutical, residential, high-rise, industrial, data centre, mixed use, with a value of over €5 million.
We offer a generous salary package and career growth opportunities. If you are a motivated and hardworking individual with a passion for construction engineering, please apply.
Salary: €80,000 - €110,000 per annum depending on experience.