Construction Engineer – Nightworks

SACYR; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days’ annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance – 4x annual salary

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Annual health checks with RandoxHealth

Enhanced annual leave

Language lessons – Spanish/English

Training and memberships in accredited

Lighthouse Club membership

Discount shopping vouchers

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

SACYR Dublin Airport project is seeking a Construction Engineer – Nightworks to lead planning, supervision, and technical execution of night-time construction within a live airport environment.

You will report to the Construction Manager, manage night windows from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM, ensure safety, method statements, risk assessments, and seamless handovers between day and night teams. This role requires strong coordination with airport operations and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Legal right to work in Ireland.
• Degree in Industrial, mechanical or Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in a site or construction engineering role, preferably involving nightworks.
• Experience in live operational environments with strict safety and access controls.
• Strong knowledge of method statements, risk assessments, and permit systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement night-time construction activities in line with approved programmes and possession windows.
• Supervise site activities during night shifts, ensuring productivity, quality, and safety targets are achieved.
• Provide on-site engineering support for nightworks, including setting out, checking works, and resolving technical issues.
• Ensure construction works comply with drawings, specifications, and design approvals.
• Coordinate with airport operations, airside management, and project stakeholders to align nightworks with access arrangements.
• Track progress and report to the Construction Manager after night shifts.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Autonomy

Safety awareness

Organisational skills

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Job Overview

As a Construction Engineer – Nightworks, you’ll be at the heart of an exciting new West Apron Vehicle Underpass project at Dublin Airport. Join our dynamic team and make a difference!

The Construction Engineer – Nightworks will be responsible for the planning, supervision, and technical execution of construction activities carried out during night‑time operations within a live, operational airport environment. Reporting to the Construction Manager, the role ensures that all night works are delivered safely and efficiently, and in compliance with project, contractual, and airport operational requirements, while minimizing disruption to airport activities.

This is a predominantly night‑shift–based role (10:00 PM to 7:00 AM) within a live operational airport, involving high levels of interaction with airport operations, safety teams, subcontractors, and site management, and requiring strict adherence to aviation security, safety, and operational protocols.

Benefits

• 34 days’ annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance – 4x annual salary
• Pension scheme (details above)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care vouchers – eye tests and glasses where required, including safety eyewear
• Annual health checks with Randox Health, including half‑yearly check‑ins
• Enhanced annual leave
• Company‑funded language lessons – Spanish/English
• Company‑funded training: training, certifications, and memberships in accredited bodies related to the position
• Lighthouse Club membership
• Discount shopping vouchers
• Opportunity for additional professional development
• And more benefits to be implemented

Key Responsibilities

Nightworks Planning & Delivery

• Plan, coordinate, and implement night‑time construction activities in accordance with approved programmes and possession windows
• Ensure that nightworks are executed in line with approved method statements, risk assessments, and permits
• Supervise site activities during night shifts, ensuring productivity, quality, and safety targets are achieved
• Ensure proper handover between day and night shift teams

Site Engineering & Technical Support

• Provide on‑site engineering support for nightworks, including setting out, checking works, and resolving technical issues
• Ensure construction works comply with drawings, specifications, and design approvals
• Manage technical queries that arise during night operations and escalate where necessary
• Maintain accurate records of works completed during night shifts

Health, Safety & Airport Compliance

• Maintain full compliance with airport safety rules, airside permits, and operational constraints
• Enforce safe systems of work during night operations, including fatigue management and reduced‑visibility controls
• Participate in toolbox talks, night briefings, and safety observations
• Ensure emergency procedures and communications are understood and in place for night operations

Coordination & Interfaces

• Coordinate with airport operations, airside management, and project stakeholders to ensure nightworks align with approved access arrangements
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers working night shifts
• Liaise closely with the Construction Manager and Site Management team regarding progress, issues, and upcoming works
• Coordinate logistics, plant, and materials for night operations

Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Ensure nightworks comply with quality requirements, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and project standards
• Record progress, inspections, and any non‑conformances identified during night operations
• Maintain daily nightwork reports, shift logs, and progress updates
• Support as‑built documentation and handover records

Programme & Reporting

• Track progress of nightworks against short‑term and overall programme milestones
• Identify risks, constraints, and opportunities for improvement in night‑time operations
• Provide clear written and verbal reports to the Construction Manager following night shifts
• Contribute to recovery planning and resequencing of works where required

Essential Criteria

• Legal right to work in the Republic of Ireland
• Willingness to complete a 5‑year background screening as part of the hiring process
• Degree in Industrial, mechanical or Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
• Proven experience in a site or construction engineering role, preferably involving nightworks
• Experience working in live operational environments with strict safety and access controls
• Strong knowledge of method statements, risk assessments, and permit systems
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and site operations
• Ability to manage works in time‑restricted and safety‑critical environments
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, particularly during shift handovers
• High level of safety awareness and decision‑making under pressure
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously during night shifts

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working in an airport, rail, or other 24/7 operational infrastructure environment
• Familiarity with Irish construction standards and procedures
• Safe Pass and applicable airport security clearances (or ability to obtain)
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors during out‑of‑hours works

In return, you will be working on a high profile ‘once in a lifetime’ project where you will be supported by a collaborative team in a learning environment. We offer local and global career opportunities and whilst this project is based in Dublin our teams are truly global!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are open to making reasonable adjustments to enable all applicants to participate in the recruitment process. Please let us know if you need any adjustments as part of the application process.