Senior Engineer

GPC - Global Professional Consultants; Limerick; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Bonus scheme

Professional membership fees

Professional development & training

Employee referral incentive

Company sponsored events & social

Job summary

GPC - Global Professional Consultants is seeking a Senior Engineer for a large-scale mixed-use development in Ireland. You will lead the on-site engineering team, oversee setting out, and coordinate with design teams and subcontractors to deliver milestones.

The role requires Civil/Structural engineering degree, strong site-setting-out experience, and a focus on quality, safety, and value engineering. A competitive package is on offer.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• Proven site engineer experience with developer or main contractor.
• Experience with setting out using AutoCAD, Total Station, GPS and related tools.
• Knowledge of current Building Regulations and certification standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the on-site engineering function, ensuring timely construction information.
• Conduct precise setting out using total stations, GPS, laser levels and surveying equipment.
• Liaise with design team and stakeholders to ensure drawings and specs are delivered as intended.
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers to align with project plans and quality standards.
• Supervise sequencing and monitor progress to hit milestones and deadlines.
• Champion a culture of quality and zero defects in work delivered by direct and sub-contractors.
• Uphold Health & Safety practices and ensure compliance with legislation and company standards.
• Apply engineering principles to resolve challenges and support design development and value engineering.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff to foster continuous improvement.
• Maintain professional image and communicate effectively with internal teams, clients and external stakeholders.

Skills

Site engineer experience

Main contractor experience

H&S knowledge

Building regs knowledge

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Total Station

GPS

Job description

Job Description

My client, a top Building Main Contractor who have extensive operations in a wide range of sectors in Ireland and the UK are now hiring a Senior Engineer. They have offices in Cork/Limerick and the UK and an annual turnover of €220million. The successful person will be working on a large-scale mixed use development comprising of houses, apartments, nursing home, various amenities, landscaped communal spaces in Ballygrennan, This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual looking to develop their career with a company that has an excellent reputation in the industry.

Duties

• Lead and manage the engineering function on site, ensuring timely availability of construction information and overseeing the planning and execution of technical works.
• Conduct precise setting out using total stations, GPS, laser levels, and other surveying equipment to ensure accuracy in construction.
• Liaise with the design team and stakeholders to ensure technical drawings and specifications are understood and delivered as intended.
• Coordinate and direct subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring their work aligns with project plans and quality standards.
• Supervise construction sequencing and monitor progress to ensure that key milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Champion a culture of quality, aiming for zero defects in work delivered by both direct labour and subcontractors.
• Implement and uphold Health & Safety practices and ensure compliance with legislation, company standards, and best practice.
• Apply sound engineering principles to resolve challenges and contribute to design development, feasibility assessments, and value engineering.
• Motivate and mentor junior engineers and technical staff, creating an environment that supports continuous improvement and talent development.
• Maintain a professional image in all dealings, communicating effectively with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Engineering (Civil/ Structural)
• Strong experience as a Site Engineer with either a Developer and/or Main Contractor desirable
• Strong setting out experience- e.g. AutoCad, Total Station, GPS etc
• Knowledge of latest building regulation and certification standards
• A strong sense of ownership and responsibility for tasks/projects

Salary

• Salary €80k €90k DOE
• Company Vehicle
• Company Pension
• Private healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Bonus Scheme
• Professional membership fees
• Professional development & training opportunities
• Employee referral incentive
• Company sponsored events & social activities

Skills

• Senior Engineer TPBN1_IJ