Civil Engineer - Road Projects

Red Chair Recruitment; Munster; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Chair Recruitment is seeking a Civil Engineer/Project Manager to oversee road maintenance contracts with Kerry and Cork County Councils. The role requires a background in civil engineering, road servicing, or quantity surveying, and managing day-to-day operations, costs, crews, and materials.

A full, clean driving license and ability to travel across County Cork and Kerry are mandatory. You will coordinate subcontractors, monitor progress, enforce safety, and liaise with clients and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of construction management experience with road projects.
• Strong proficiency in project management tools.
• Full driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations.
• Manage site resources (labor, materials, equipment).
• Coordinate sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure work aligns with project plans, specs, and schedules.
• Monitor progress and update senior management.
• Enforce health and safety protocols.
• Conduct site inspections and address safety concerns.
• Ensure quality standards are met and address issues.
• Maximize productivity, minimize waste, and track costs.
• Liaise with clients, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Lead site meetings and collaborate on budgets and cost control.

Skills

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

We are presently recruiting for a Civil Engineer / Project Manager to manage road maintenance contracts with Kerry and Cork County Councils. You will come with a background in Civil Engineering, road servicing or quantity surveying and will be required to manage all aspects of day to day operations, costs, crews and materials for each project. A full, clean driving license along with the ability to drive to various locations is mandatory in County Cork and Kerry.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day site operations
• Manage site resources (labor, materials, equipment)
• Coordinate sub-contractors and suppliers
• Ensure work aligns with project plans, specs, and schedules
• Monitor progress and update senior management
• Enforce health and safety protocols
• Conduct site inspections and address safety concerns
• Ensure quality standards are met and address issues
• Maximize productivity, minimize waste, and track costs
• Liaise with clients, engineers, and stakeholders
• Lead site meetings and collaborate on budgets and cost control

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
• 3-5 years of construction management experience, with road project focus
• Strong Proficiency in project management tools
• Full driving license is essential