Civil Engineer: Site & Field Engineering Lead

Oriel Recruitment; Cavan; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oriel Recruitment is recruiting a Civil Engineer on behalf of an established and growing construction contractor in Ireland. You will provide day-to-day engineering support, perform setting out, surveying and levelling, and review drawings to ensure works meet specifications.

You will coordinate with Project Managers, site teams and subcontractors to deliver works on time and to high quality, maintaining site records and assisting with planning and sequencing.

Qualifications

• A degree or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a site-based Civil Engineer, Site Engineer or similar construction role.
• Experience in setting out, surveying and interpreting construction drawings.
• A good understanding of construction methods, engineering principles and site operations.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Project Managers, subcontractors and site personnel.
• A practical, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail.
• Full driving licence and flexibility to work across project locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering support across assigned construction projects.
• Carry out setting out, surveying and levelling to ensure works are completed accurately.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, site teams and subcontractors to support the efficient delivery of works.
• Monitor works on site to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• Assist with the planning, coordination and sequencing of site activities.
• Maintain accurate site records, as-built information and relevant project documentation.
• Identify technical issues and work with the wider project team to resolve them promptly.
• Support the delivery of works in line with agreed programme requirements and project milestones.
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with health and safety procedures and site standards.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Interpreting drawings

Communication

Problem-solving

Site operations

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Oriel Recruitment is recruiting a Civil Engineer on behalf of an established and growing construction contractor in Ireland. You will provide day-to-day engineering support, perform setting out, surveying and levelling, and review drawings to ensure works meet specifications.

You will coordinate with Project Managers, site teams and subcontractors to deliver works on time and to high quality, maintaining site records and assisting with planning and sequencing.