Lead Site Engineer – Setting Out, QA & Team Lead

highr; Ballina; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

highr is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join our on-site team for a large-scale residential project in Co. Mayo.

You will own engineering activities on site, manage junior engineers, liaise with subcontractors, ensure technical accuracy, and contribute to safe, timely project delivery. The ideal candidate has a Civil/Construction Engineering degree and 2–3+ years’ site engineering experience in Ireland or the UK, with strong setting out, surveying, and CAD skills, plus a valid Irish/UK

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Construction Engineering or related field.
• 2–3+ years’ site engineering experience on building or commercial projects in Ireland/UK.
• Strong setting out and surveying experience; proficient with AutoCAD and surveying instruments.
• Full Irish/UK driving licence and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee setting out, levels, and surveying on site; use GPS, Total Station, and AutoCAD.
• Interpret and implement design drawings, specifications and construction plans.
• Manage quality control on site; maintain QA records and as-built drawings.
• Coordinate with project management, design teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and site staff.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

AutoCAD

MS Office

BCAR knowledge

Team leadership

Communication

Safety

RFI submissions

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Construction Engineering

Construction-related discipline

Tools

Total Station

GPS

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

highr is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join our on-site team for a large-scale residential project in Co. Mayo.

You will own engineering activities on site, manage junior engineers, liaise with subcontractors, ensure technical accuracy, and contribute to safe, timely project delivery. The ideal candidate has a Civil/Construction Engineering degree and 2–3+ years’ site engineering experience in Ireland or the UK, with strong setting out, surveying, and CAD skills, plus a valid Irish/UK