Finishing Foreman / Setting Out Engineer, Clare

Pivotal Recruitment Limited; Clarecastle; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual salary reviews

Bonuses based on performance

Pension matching

Death in Service Benefit €100,000

Job summary

Pivotal Recruitment Limited is inviting applications for a Finishing Foreman / Setting Out Engineer in County Clare, Ireland. The role blends site engineering with finishing responsibilities and requires coordination with the site team to meet design and safety standards.

The successful candidate will oversee setting out, surveying and supervising finishing trades, ensuring quality, programme adherence and smooth handover. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Setting Out Engineer or Finishing Foreman or similar construction role.
• Qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline desirable.
• Strong experience in setting out, surveying and interpreting drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out accurate setting out and surveying in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate and supervise finishing trades and subcontractors.
• Ensure finishing works meet high-quality standard and programme.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Identify and resolve technical and construction issues.
• Carry out quality inspections and maintain QA documentation.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and progress.
• Manage snagging and de-snagging through to completion.
• Liaise with Site Manager, Project Manager, design team and subcontractors.
• Maintain site records and engineering documentation.

Skills

Setting out

Site coordination

Quality control

Health & safety

Problem solving

Education

Civil Engineering/HND/related discipline

Tools

Construction drawings interpretation

Job description

Job Specification - Finishing Foreman / Setting Out Engineer

Location: County Clare, Ireland
Industry: Construction
Role Type: Full-time, permanent

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Finishing Foreman / Setting Out Engineer to join one of our client's construction teams based in County Clare.

This role combines site engineering and finishing responsibilities, ensuring works are accurately set out and completed to the required quality, programme and Health & Safety standards.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Site Manager, Project Manager, subcontractors and wider project team throughout the delivery and finishing stages of the project.

Role and Responsibilities

• Carry out accurate setting out and surveying in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate and supervise finishing trades and subcontractors.
• Ensure finishing works are completed to a high-quality standard and programme.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Identify and resolve technical and construction issues.
• Carry out quality inspections and maintain relevant QA documentation.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and progress.
• Manage snagging and de-snagging through to completion.
• Liaise with the Site Manager, Project Manager, design team and subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate site records and engineering documentation.
• Coordinate materials and resources to meet programme requirements.
• Support the project through the finishing, completion and handover stages.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety procedures and site standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Setting Out Engineer, Finishing Foreman or similar construction role.
• Relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline is desirable.
• Strong experience in setting out, surveying and interpreting construction drawings.
• Experience managing finishing trades and subcontractors.
• Good understanding of construction methods and sequencing.
• Experience with quality control, snagging and project handover.
• Good knowledge of construction Health & Safety requirements.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively with site management, subcontractors and design teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering a high-quality finish.
• Proactive and capable of working independently when required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual salary reviews
• Annual performance-related bonus
• Pension - 5% employee contribution matched by 5% employer contribution
• Death in Service Benefit - €100,000 cover
• Income Protection
• 23 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Paid maternity and paternity/family leave
• Paid sick leave, increasing based on length of service
• Company vehicle or travel allowance, depending on the role
• Company phone and laptop
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Flexible working environment where applicable

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Finishing Foreman / Setting Out Engineer looking to progress their career on a construction project in County Clare.

The position provides a varied role across engineering, site coordination and finishing works, with involvement through to final completion and handover.

The role offers a strong benefits package, ongoing professional development and long-term career progression opportunities.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality and in accordance with GDPR regulations.