Senior Site Engineer

Glenveagh Properties PLC; Swords; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Site Engineer to join their dynamic team in Swords. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your expertise will contribute to exciting projects. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of plans and drawings, supervising subcontractors, and adhering to safety standards. With a strong focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, this company provides a supportive workplace with numerous benefits, including competitive salaries and comprehensive health insurance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance related bonus

Company Vehicle

Comprehensive health insurance

Contributory pension scheme

Tax saver travel

Paid volunteering days

Continuous Professional Development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Civil/Structural) required.
• Significant experience as a Senior Site Engineer needed.

Responsibilities

• Check plans and drawings for accuracy and monitor contract documents.
• Supervise subcontractors and report progress to Package Manager.

Skills

Setting out experience

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in Engineering (Civil/Structural)

Tools

Total Station

GPS equipment

Job description

As a member of the Glenveagh team, you will join a work environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to express their ideas, and where collaboration and teamwork are the norm. Named as one of Ireland’s Best Large Workplaces in 2025, and accredited with the Gold Investors in Diversity Mark, we offer an unrivalled suite of benefits and a workplace where you can develop a long term career.

This role is based on-site on our Mooretown site in Swords, Co Dublin.

Key Responsibilities & Duties include:

• Check plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations
• Monitor and interpret the contract design documents supplied by the client or architect
• Liaise with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project
• Setting out using a variety of instruments as chosen by the company
• Supervise and monitor subcontractors work
• Report progress of works to Package Manager and highlight any issues
• Provide technical guidance and resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise
• Quality management and BCAR co-ordination
• Adhere to planning, health and safety and environmental standards
• Weekly and monthly reporting of data and information to site teams, key stakeholders and partners
• Other ad hoc duties that the Company may require from time to time

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Engineering (Civil/Structural)
• Significant experience as a Senior Site Engineer with either a Developer and/or Main Contractor
• Strong setting out experience using equipment such as Total Station and GPS
• Full clean, manual driver’s licence is essential
• Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines in a dynamic fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Strong attention to detail

Our Values:

• Collaborative: Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Customer Focused: Strong problem-solving skills with a customer-first mindset
• Safety First: Committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive working environment
• Can-Do: Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with a willingness to go the extra mile
• Innovative: Open to new technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Benefits:

• Competitive salary in one of Ireland’s fastest growing PLCs with regular compensation reviews
• Performance related bonus
• Company Vehicle
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your dependents
• Contributory pension scheme
• Tax saver travel and bike to work
• Paid volunteering days
• Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long term illness cover
• Peace of mind with life assurance
• Family friendly policies including flexible parental leave, fertility leave, and paid maternity and paternity leaves
• Employee committees - Employee Network Groups, Sports and Social, Great Place to Work
• An exciting Wellbeing Programme with events and activities running throughout the year both online and in-person

Glenveagh is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all sections of the community. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please notify the Talent Acquisition team by contacting [e-mail].