Junior Site Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Phone

Laptop

Vehicle/ Fuel Card

Great Benefit Package

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants is seeking a Junior Site Engineer to join a leading civil engineering contractor on a major public realm project in the Kildare region. The role offers hands-on experience across roads, drainage, public realm works, and the development of two new roundabouts.

You will assist with setting out using GPS and Total Station equipment, coordinate daily site operations, and ensure works align with drawings, specs, and the programme.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction or related discipline.
• Graduate or early-career engineer seeking site experience.
• Full driving licence.
• Interest in civil infrastructure and public realm projects.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

GPS

Total Station

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

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (€40,000 – €50,000 DOE)
• Phone
• Laptop
• Vehicle/ Fuel Card
• Great Benefit Package