Graduate Site Engineer

Walls; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Professional subscription support

Job summary

Walls Construction seeks a Graduate Site Engineer to work on site alongside the Site Engineer and project team. The role focuses on surveying, setting out, quality assurance, concrete works, and maintaining site documentation to support delivery and develop progression toward licensed site engineer responsibilities.

You will gain hands-on experience across pre/post pour checks, recording drawings, and coordinating with subcontractors while developing practical knowledge of construction methods

Qualifications

• Practical, hands-on experience across surveying, setting out, quality assurance, concrete works, and site documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist surveying and setting out using GPS, total stations, and laser levels.
• Carry out concrete sampling, slump tests, and cube testing.
• Complete pre- and post-pour quality checks and inspections.
• Maintain daily site diaries and records of labour, plant, and materials.
• Monitor site activities to ensure works follow drawings and specifications.

Skills

Surveying basics

Setting out

Quality assurance

Site documentation

Tools

GPS

Total stations

Laser levels

Job description

Role Overview

As a Graduate Site Engineer, you will be based on site, working closely with the Site Engineer, Senior Engineer, and wider project team. This role is designed to provide practical, hands‑on experience across surveying, setting out, quality assurance, concrete works, and site documentation. You will support the delivery of day‑to‑day construction activities while developing the technical and organisational skills required to progress into a fully qualified Site Engineer. As your experience and confidence grow, you will be given increasing responsibility for carrying out engineering tasks independently, with appropriate guidance and supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Surveying & Setting Out

• Assist with surveying and setting out using GPS, total stations, and laser levels.
• Develop skills to carry out basic setting out under supervision.

Concrete Works

• Carry out concrete sampling, slump tests, and cube testing.
• Maintain concrete records, registers, and pour schedules.

Quality Assurance

• Complete pre- and post-pour checks and quality inspections.
• Record firestopping installations and maintain relevant documentation.
• Report quality issues and defects to the Site Engineer.

Documentation & Records

• Maintain daily site diaries and records of labour, plant, and materials.
• Update drawing registers and identify drawing revisions or design changes.
• Assist with general project documentation and reporting.

Site Support

• Work closely with Site Engineers, subcontractors, and the wider project team.
• Monitor site activities to ensure works follow drawings and specifications.
• Develop practical knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and site procedures.

Rewards & Benefits

• A competitive and attractive rewards package, including car allowance, pension scheme, professional subscription support, and additional benefits.
• Opportunities for increased responsibility, continued professional development, and long‑term career progression within the organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion at Walls Construction

At Walls Construction, we believe diversity strengthens our business and inclusion drives innovation. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and valued.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race, or membership of the Travelling community.

Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any support.