Site Engineer

Coffey; Ireland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in water infrastructure and civil engineering seeks a Site Engineer to ensure health and safety compliance, manage site operations, and coordinate project planning. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and relevant construction experience. Join a family-owned firm committed to delivering critical infrastructure projects safely and on time.

Qualifications

• Construction experience on similar projects, committed to safe and environmentally friendly practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety compliance on-site and report unsafe conditions.
• Plan work and organize site facilities efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Manage daily site operations and supervise labor force.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Site Management

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

About The Role

HSQE (Health, Safety, Quality & Environment)

• Read and understand the Company's Safety Statement and ensure that it is communicated to all employees under your control.
• Ensure that information affecting the health and safety of personnel on-site is reported to the Regional Director/Project Manager/Site Agent, especially regarding:
• Underground services
• Ground conditions affecting excavation stability or worker safety (soil, water table, toxic substances, gases, etc.)
• Report unsafe conditions observed on-site to the Site Manager.
• Perform your work safely, taking precautions near public roads or water, and wear necessary protective gear.
• Maintain records of underground services on-site, marked with posts and signs during construction.
• If the Project Manager/Site Agent is absent, the Site Engineer will assume temporary responsibility for HSQE and environmental issues.
• Familiarize yourself with the company's HSQE management systems and current statutory HSE legislation or know where to find this information.
• Comply with all safety requirements.
• Ensure quality control per company procedures, method statements, quality plans, and inspection/test plans.
• Verify materials and work in progress for compliance with specified requirements.
• Ensure work is completed following RAMS & Design.

Planning

• Understand the Contract Form and implications of variations or change orders on the program and costs.
• Be familiar with the construction program and the impact of overruns on costs and manpower.
• Plan work and organize plant and site facilities efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager/planner regarding construction schedules and constraints.

Site Management & Liaison

• Review Specifications, Drawings, and other Contract Documents.
• Set out, level, and survey the site according to Drawings and Specifications.
• Prepare Labour, Plant & Material Returns.
• Maintain As-built drawings, technical reports, and site diaries.
• Coordinate with the purchasing department to ensure purchase orders meet requirements.
• Requisition materials and equipment.
• Communicate with consultants, subcontractors, site supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors, and the workforce.
• Manage daily site operations, supervise labor force and subcontractors.
• Resolve technical issues with stakeholders and authorities.

Requirements

About You

• Degree in engineering or equivalent experience demonstrating competency.
• Member of the relevant Professional Institution.
• Construction experience on similar projects, committed to safe and environmentally friendly practices.

About Us

Coffey is a family-owned water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist established in 1974. We prioritize safety and deliver critical infrastructure projects on time and within budget, emphasizing innovative solutions, engineering ingenuity, and high safety and quality standards.

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