Senior Civil Engineer: Solar Site Manager (Ireland)

PE Global; Ireland; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is recruiting a Senior Civil Engineer for a public sector client on a 12-month contract basis in Ireland, with roles on two Dublin-area solar construction sites.

You will act as Site Manager / Site Resident Civil Engineer, overseeing day-to-day on-site activities, ensuring safety, quality, and contract adherence across enabling works, main construction, and commissioning phases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in civil engineering with site management for energy infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC contracts and the administration of contracts in this form.
• Led successful stakeholder engagements with internal and external relevant parties and authorities.
• Strong delivery and solution focused in a commercially driven environment.
• Strong capability in assessing, communicating, and managing project critical risks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work on one’s own initiative while also collaborating strongly within a team.
• Full driver’s license and access to a car.
• Acted in the position of Site Manager in previous energy infrastructure projects.
• Experience undertaking the role of PSCS on construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and supervise all on-site activities of contractors for solar renewables projects under multi-contract model during enabling works, main construction and commissioning activities.
• Administer the Contracts for main contractors on site, including discharging of delegated responsibilities by the Engineer.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental regulations are followed with emphasis on solar site construction challenges.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the project team on site.
• Monitor project progress and prepare regular reports for the project team and senior management.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders for seamless execution.
• Undertake Quality Assurance reviews, audits, and checks of civil works on site.
• Resolve issues or conflicts on-site with project team collaboration.
• Maintain accurate records of site activities, including daily logs, inspections, and incident reports.
• Support the assessment and resolution of Contractor’s claims and commercial risks

Skills

Site management

FIDIC contracts

Stakeholder engagement

Contract administration

Risk management

Problem solving

Driver's license

PSCS experience

Energy infrastructure

Energy construction

Education

Level 8 Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent

Chartered status

Job description

PE Global is recruiting a Senior Civil Engineer for a public sector client on a 12-month contract basis in Ireland, with roles on two Dublin-area solar construction sites.

You will act as Site Manager / Site Resident Civil Engineer, overseeing day-to-day on-site activities, ensuring safety, quality, and contract adherence across enabling works, main construction, and commissioning phases.