Graduate Site Engineer

Global Professional Consultants; Leinster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (40k-45k)

Pension and benefits package

Additional benefits

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants is seeking a Graduate Site Engineer to join a leading civil engineering contractor on a major public realm project in the Midlands. The role offers hands-on exposure across roads, drainage, utilities and public realm works.

The successful candidate will have a civil engineering degree, be a graduate or early-career engineer, and eager to develop setting-out skills using GPS and Total Station, with strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Graduate or early-career engineer seeking site engineering career.
• Previous site experience is advantageous.
• Interest in roads, drainage, utilities, or public realm projects.
• Willingness to develop setting-out experience using GPS and Total Station.
• Good understanding of drawings and construction principles.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting out using GPS and Total Station equipment.
• Support delivery of roads, footpaths, cycle lanes, drainage, ducting, kerbs, and public realm works.
• Assist with road construction and developing two new roundabouts.
• Coordinate daily site operations with site management and subcontractors.
• Ensure works align with drawings, specs and programme.
• Assist with as-built surveys and maintain accurate site documentation.
• Monitor quality standards and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Assist with health & safety inspections and site audits.
• Liaise with subcontractors, design teams, utility providers and local authority representatives.
• Support the commercial and project management teams with quantities and progress reporting.

Skills

Setting out GPS Total Station

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Driving licence

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Tools

GPS Equipment

Total Station

Job description

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a Graduate Site Engineer to join their team on a major public realm project in the Midlands. The project includes road realignment, new road construction, drainage, ducting, kerbs, roundabouts, public lighting, traffic signals, cycle lanes, and wider public realm works.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated graduate engineer to join a well-established contractor and gain hands‑on experience across a range of civil infrastructure works.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with setting out using GPS and Total Station equipment
• Support the delivery of roads, footpaths, cycle lanes, drainage, ducting, kerbs, and public realm works
• Assist with road construction and the development of two new roundabouts
• Coordinate daily site operations alongside site management and subcontractors
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications, and project programme
• Assist with as-built surveys and maintain accurate site documentation
• Monitor quality standards and ensure compliance with project specifications
• Assist with health & safety inspections and site audits
• Liaise with subcontractors, design teams, utility providers, and local authority representatives
• Support the commercial and project management teams with quantities and progress reporting

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Graduate or early-career engineer looking to develop a career in site engineering
• Previous site experience would be an advantage
• Interest in civil infrastructure, roads, drainage, utilities, or public realm projects
• Willingness to develop setting out experience using GPS and Total Station
• Good understanding of engineering drawings and construction principles
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Full driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (€40,000 - €45,000 DOE)
• Additional benefits
• Pension and additional benefits package