On-Site Civil Engineer — Survey & Quality Lead (Cork)

Engage Construction; Carrigtwohill; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage Construction is seeking a Construction Site Engineer to oversee daily on-site activities in Cork, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to specification. You will set out works, supervise construction, and liaise with contractors and suppliers.

You will set out with Total Station and GPS, monitor quality, review drawings and specifications, report progress, and resolve technical issues on site. The role supports planning, scheduling and health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• On-site construction experience with daily site operations.
• Experience in setting out & surveying with Total Station and GPS.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for setting out and as-built data.
• Strong communication, reporting and documentation skills.
• Health and safety best practices knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily on-site activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to specification.
• Set out proposed works and supervise construction activities.
• Coordinate with project management staff and liaise with contractors and suppliers.
• Monitor quality control and review drawings and specifications.
• Report progress and resolve on-site technical issues.
• Support planning and scheduling and ensure health & safety compliance.

Skills

On-site experience

Setting out & surveying

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Quality control

Reading drawings

Health & safety

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Civil/Structural Eng degree

Tools

Total Station

GPS units

AutoCAD

Job description

Engage Construction is seeking a Construction Site Engineer to oversee daily on-site activities in Cork, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to specification. You will set out works, supervise construction, and liaise with contractors and suppliers.

You will set out with Total Station and GPS, monitor quality, review drawings and specifications, report progress, and resolve technical issues on site. The role supports planning, scheduling and health and safety compliance.