Residential Site Engineer – Build Quality Homes

ICDS (UK) Ltd; Ireland; Remote; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ICDS (UK) Ltd is seeking a Site Engineer for Maynooth & Kilcock, Kildare. The role focuses on accurate setting out of works and ensuring construction aligns with drawings, specifications, and Building Regulations.

You will bridge the design team and site operations, maintaining quality and up-to-date documentation to support safe delivery. The position requires a Civil Engineering or related degree, 3–5 years PQE in residential housing, and proficiency with GPS/Total Station for setting out.

Qualifications

• Setting out on site to align works with drawings and regulations.
• On-site surveying to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Quality control of subcontractors' works to Building Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Set out works for subcontractors with gridlines and levels for groundworks, RC frame, foundations, slabs, blockwork, services and civil works.
• Set out house plots and issue surveys to solicitors.
• Supervise groundworks and civil engineering contractors.
• Supervise concrete frame contractors.
• Monitor quality control and compliance with drawings and Building Regulations.
• Conduct inspections and sign-offs at key stages (foundations, DPC, frame).
• Maintain site records and QA documentation.
• Coordinate site drawings and ensure latest revisions are issued.
• Maintain drawing registers and communicate revisions to team and contractors.
• Consult with design team to resolve technical queries.

Skills

Setting out

On-site surveying

Quality control

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

Tools

GPS

Total Station

Job description

ICDS (UK) Ltd is seeking a Site Engineer for Maynooth & Kilcock, Kildare. The role focuses on accurate setting out of works and ensuring construction aligns with drawings, specifications, and Building Regulations.

You will bridge the design team and site operations, maintaining quality and up-to-date documentation to support safe delivery. The position requires a Civil Engineering or related degree, 3–5 years PQE in residential housing, and proficiency with GPS/Total Station for setting out.