Junior Site Engineer

GPC - Global Professional Consultants; Kildare; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Phone

Laptop

Vehicle/ Fuel Card

Great Benefit Package

Job summary

GPC - Global Professional Consultants is seeking a Junior Site Engineer to join a major public realm project in Kildare. You will gain exposure across roads, drainage, utilities, and public realm works while supporting site operations.

The role targets graduates or early-career engineers with a civil engineering background and a drive to develop practical field skills. A full driving licence and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Graduate or early-career engineer looking to develop site engineering.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting out using GPS and Total Station.
• Support delivery of roads, footpaths, cycle lanes, drainage, and utilities.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Full driving licence

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction

Tools

GPS

Total Station

Job description

Job Description

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a Junior Site Engineer to join their team on a major public realm project in the Kildare. 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/Construction 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

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary (€40,000 €50,000 DOE)


• Phone


• Laptop


• Vehicle/ Fuel Card


• Great Benefit Package

GPC will not send any applicants CVs to clients without a full discussion and prior consent.

Skills: Junior Site Engineer TPBN1_IJ