Site Engineer

365 People; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks a Site Engineer to join their team in Northern Ireland. You will play a pivotal role in delivering essential infrastructure projects focused on water and wastewater, ensuring projects run smoothly while collaborating with subcontractors and internal teams. Ideal candidates will have a civil engineering degree, 2-5 years of experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, private healthcare, and opportunities for career progression, all within a supportive working culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-related incentives

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Employee wellbeing programmes

Extra holiday entitlements

Company vehicle and fuel card

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Ongoing training and professional development

Team events and collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 2-5 years in a similar position, ideally within civil engineering, utilities, or infrastructure.
• Valid site cards and a full driving licence are essential.
• NRSWA Streetworks certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Understand and relay construction drawings accurately.
• Establish precise levels, lines, and reference points on site.
• Support progress on site by maintaining schedules.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders.
• Promote adherence to safety and quality management standards.
• Stay updated on industry techniques.

Skills

Strong numeracy skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Confidence using Excel

Confidence using Outlook

Proactive team player

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Digital site tools

Job description

Site Engineer - Civil & Utilities Projects

Join a respected construction and engineering organisation delivering essential infrastructure works across the region. The company operates within residential, commercial, educational and utility sectors, with a strong commitment to sustainable practices, community engagement, and safe project delivery. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to important water and wastewater projects while working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team.

About the Role

As a Site Engineer, you will be involved in coordinating and supporting on‑site activities to ensure projects progress smoothly and to the highest standards. You'll work closely with subcontractors, clients, and internal teams to maintain accurate site information and keep production aligned with agreed schedules and quality targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Interpretation: Understand and relay construction drawings, ensuring all site personnel have clear and accurate information for layout, measurements, and installation requirements.
• Setting Out: Establish precise levels, lines, and reference points on site and ensure all setting‑out activities are performed with a high degree of accuracy.
• Programme Management: Support progress on site by helping to maintain schedules and ensuring key deadlines are achieved. Communicate issues or delays proactively.
• Stakeholder Communication: Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and colleagues. Assist with coordination during planning, delivery, and handover stages.
• Safety, Quality & Environmental Standards: Promote adherence to company and industry best practices relating to health and safety, environmental protection, and quality management. Work in line with established site procedures and compliance requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry techniques and standards, sharing knowledge with the team when appropriate.
• Policy & System Compliance: Follow all organisational procedures, documentation requirements, and integrated management system processes.
• Other Duties: Perform any reasonable tasks aligned with the needs of the role.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance‑related incentives.
• Private healthcare, life assurance and employee wellbeing programmes.
• Extra holiday entitlements and long‑service recognition.
• Company vehicle and fuel card provided.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including marriage and parental benefits.
• Ongoing training, professional development support and opportunities for career progression.
• Team events and a collaborative working culture.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent qualification).
• Experience: 2‑5 years in a similar position, ideally within civil engineering, utilities, or infrastructure.
• Technical Skills: Strong numeracy skills. Confident using Excel, Outlook and digital site tools.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Certifications: Valid site cards and a full driving licence are essential.
• Desirable: NRSWA Streetworks certification.
• Attributes: Positive team player, deadline‑driven, proactive, and committed to taking accountability for high‑quality work.