Senior Engineer

DB Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DB Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join a residential development project in South Dublin. The role requires hands-on leadership on-site and a strong focus on safety, quality and programme delivery.

You will review designs, coordinate trades, manage documentation, and drive site meetings, with a proven track record in engineering environments and Level 8 qualification. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a construction or engineering environment.
• Level 8 Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of construction processes and standards.
• Ability to achieve demanding programme, quality and commercial targets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of Health & Safety management on the project.
• Review and comment on design drawings, raising RFIs where required.
• Lead Design Team Meetings and ensure timely close-out of design issues.
• Coordinate site trades and ensure testing and commissioning milestones are achieved.
• Monitor quality of work by subcontractors and suppliers and maintain QA documentation.
• Lead on Temporary Works procedures and BCAR compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Level 8 Engineering qualification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Engineer to join our team on a residential development project in South Dublin.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake and assist with the following duties:

• Take ownership of Health & Safety management on the project.
• Review and comment on design drawings, raising RFIs where required.
• Actively participate in Design Team Meetings, ensuring ongoing review of design information and timely close-out of outstanding design issues.
• Communicate the requirements of approved technical submittals to the relevant trade and finishing teams.
• Understand and monitor the target delivery programme, provide weekly progress reporting, and proactively intervene to prevent delays.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors and service providers to ensure testing and commissioning milestones are achieved.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of work completed by subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with Building Regulations, approved design documentation, specifications and applicable standards.
• Carry out continuous inspections of works on site, recording, raising and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Drive the implementation of the project's internal quality management system across the site team.
• Ensure quality assurance procedures and policies are followed, taking the lead on technical submittals, benchmarks and inspection management.
• Lead the implementation of the project document management system and ensure compliance with BCAR requirements.
• Manage and control the benchmarking process.
• Participate in scaffold inspections as directed by the Site Manager.
• Coordinate site drawings and ensure site records, as-built information and quality assurance documentation are accurately maintained and kept up to date.
• Manage specific works packages as delegated by the Project Manager or Site Manager, including:
• Advising on the content of tender packages.
• Understanding and managing the scope of contracted works.
• Establishing and monitoring subcontractor programmes.
• Ensuring timely ordering of materials where required.
• Coordinating trades and resolving technical or operational roadblocks.
• Maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors to ensure delivery is on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Lead the implementation and management of Temporary Works procedures on the project.
• Manage relationships and coordination with third-party stakeholders, including Irish Water, ESB and local authorities.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and drive efficiencies by constructively challenging design solutions.
• Identify key stakeholders and support the Project Manager with early engagement, relationship building and ongoing stakeholder management.
• Manage direct reports and members of the engineering team, providing leadership, coaching and mentoring as required.
• Plan and monitor development plans for direct reports.
• Chair site and construction team meetings where required.
• Promote a high standard of customer service and stakeholder engagement throughout the project and act as a strong ambassador for the organisation.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in a construction or engineering environment.
• A Level 8 Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Strong technical knowledge and an understanding of construction processes and standards.
• The ability to achieve demanding programme, quality and commercial targets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A methodical and organised approach, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with people at all levels.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong self-motivation and the ability to work independently and use initiative.
• The ability to coordinate and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• A strong sense of ownership and accountability, with the ability to take responsibility for completing designated tasks.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to proactively identify and resolve issues on site.