Senior Civil Site Engineer - Lead Onsite Gen Projects

ESB; Dublin; On-site; EUR 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension

Staff well-being programmes

CSR opportunities

Career development

Job summary

ESB is seeking a Senior Site Civil Engineer / Site Manager to lead on-site civil works for large generation projects across Ireland, ensuring quality, safety and regulatory compliance while managing contractors and site staff.

The role starts with a renewable solar project in the Southeast for about six months and may move to other large projects nationwide, including Thermal OCGT, Solar and dismantling of assets. A Level 8 Civil Engineering degree and 5 years’ experience are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 8 Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ civil engineering site management experience on energy infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC Contracts and contract administration.
• Experience engaging with internal/external stakeholders and authorities.
• Proven ability to deliver work to high professional standards.
• Flexible to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication, reporting and interpersonal skills.
• Full driving licence with access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor and supervise all on-site activities of Contractors on generation project construction and demolition contracts.
• Assist with administration of main contracts on site and correspondence with Contractors.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and planning regulations.
• Act as point of contact for the project team on site.
• Monitor progress and prepare regular reports for the project team and senior management.
• Coordinate with project managers, design engineers, safety/env specialists and stakeholders for seamless contract execution.
• Undertake QA documentation and site inspection/test plan reviews.
• Resolve on-site issues with project team members.
• Maintain detailed records of site activities and incidents.
• Support assessment and resolution of Contractor’s claims and commercial risks.
• Assist with Third Party Stakeholder Management including Landowners.

Skills

Site supervision

Contract administration

FIDIC Contracts

Health & Safety

Stakeholder engagement

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

Level 8 Degree in Civil Engineering

Project Management qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ESB is seeking a Senior Site Civil Engineer / Site Manager to lead on-site civil works for large generation projects across Ireland, ensuring quality, safety and regulatory compliance while managing contractors and site staff.

The role starts with a renewable solar project in the Southeast for about six months and may move to other large projects nationwide, including Thermal OCGT, Solar and dismantling of assets. A Level 8 Civil Engineering degree and 5 years’ experience are required.