Lead Site Engineer – Galway Construction Project

Pivotal Recruitment Limited; Connacht; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivotal Recruitment Limited seeks a Senior Site Engineer for a major construction project in County Galway. You will deliver on-site setting-out, coordinate with design teams and lead on-site engineering activities to meet drawings and specs.

The role requires 5+ years in site engineering, a Civil Engineering degree, and strong leadership to mentor juniors while maintaining safety and quality standards on site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a Site Engineer/Senior Site Engineer role within construction.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Previous experience with a Main Contractor is highly desirable.
• Strong setting-out, surveying and technical engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and engineering support to the Site Manager, Project Manager and wider project team.
• Oversee and manage all engineering activities on site, ensuring works are completed accurately and in accordance with drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Carry out setting out, levelling and surveying of works using appropriate equipment.
• Ensure all setting out and engineering works are completed to the required tolerances and quality standards.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical information, identifying and resolving any discrepancies or potential issues.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, consultants, design teams and other members of the project team.
• Monitor subcontractor works to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and agreed quality standards.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of works to ensure the project programme and key milestones are achieved.
• Maintain accurate site records, including setting-out information, surveys, inspections and as-built documentation.
• Manage and mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance where required.
• Assist with the preparation and management of RFIs, technical submittals and site documentation.
• Carry out quality inspections and ensure works comply with Quality Management System.
• Identify technical issues at an early stage and work with the project team to implement effective solutions.
• Liaise with the design team to resolve technical queries and ensure information is available in line with the construction programme.
• Monitor materials and ensure they comply with project specifications and quality requirements.
• Attend site, technical and project meetings as required.
• Support the implementation of Safety Management System and ensure engineering activities are carried out safely.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and quality standards.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Technical engineering

Leadership

On-site coordination

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Surveying equipment

Engineering software

Job description

Pivotal Recruitment Limited seeks a Senior Site Engineer for a major construction project in County Galway. You will deliver on-site setting-out, coordinate with design teams and lead on-site engineering activities to meet drawings and specs.

The role requires 5+ years in site engineering, a Civil Engineering degree, and strong leadership to mentor juniors while maintaining safety and quality standards on site.