Resident Engineer

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Career progression

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Resident Engineer to supervise civil and structural construction on major developments across Ireland. You will coordinate with employers, contractors, design teams and authorities, and report on progress, quality and safety throughout the build.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering degree with at least 3 years in a similar role, possesses Safe Pass and a valid driving licence, and demonstrates strong communication and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Resident Engineer, Site Engineer, or Site Supervision role.
• Track record in supervising civil infrastructure, public realm, roads, Active Travel, commercial, or building projects.
• Experience with construction contract administration and knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation.
• Current Safe Pass and full driving licence.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and reporting skills.
• Strong IT proficiency and familiarity with engineering software.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise civil and structural construction works across major developments, ensuring adherence to design, specification, and safety regulations.
• Coordinate daily with employers, contractors, design teams, local authorities, and stakeholders for seamless project delivery.
• Monitor and report on construction progress, quality, programme milestones, and support technical and contractual matters during the build.
• Oversee compliance with Health & Safety legislation, address construction issues, and provide practical engineering solutions to meet project objectives.
• Maintain rigorous site records, review engineering proposals, and contribute engineering expertise across high-profile projects.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Reporting

Construction contract administration

Health & Safety knowledge

IT proficiency

Engineering software

Safe Pass

Driving licence

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Chartered status (advantageous)

Job description

Resident Engineer

About Your New Employer

• Work with Ireland's leading engineering consultancies renowned for delivering high-profile infrastructure and building projects nationwide.
• Join established teams with an innovative approach to urban regeneration, transport, and large-scale commercial developments.
• Be part of impactful projects that improve communities, public spaces, and infrastructure across Dublin, Meath, Waterford, and Kerry.

About Your New Job

As a Resident Engineer,youwill:

• Supervise civil and structural construction works across a range of major developments, ensuring adherence to design, specification, and safety regulations.
• Coordinate daily with employers, contractors, design teams, local authorities, and stakeholders, ensuring seamless project delivery.
• Monitor and report on construction progress, quality, programme milestones, and support technical and contractual matters during the build.
• Oversee compliance with Health & Safety legislation, address construction issues, and provide practical engineering solutions to meet project objectives.
• Maintain rigorous site records, review engineering proposals, and contribute engineering expertise across high-profile projects.

What Skills You Need

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Resident Engineer, Site Engineer, or Site Supervision role.
• Track record in supervising civil infrastructure, public realm, roads, Active Travel, commercial, or building projects.
• Experience with construction contract administration and strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation.
• Current Safe Pass and full driving licence.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and reporting skills.
• Strong IT proficiency and familiarity with engineering software.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership is advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including pension contribution and paid professional membership fees.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where applicable.
• Ongoing CPD, chartership support, and clear career progression pathways within established and growing organisations.