Senior Site Agent

Jons Civil Engineering Co Ltd; Ireland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jons Civil Engineering in Ireland is seeking a Senior Site Agent/Project Manager to lead civil infrastructure projects in the Dublin region. You will coordinate site teams, manage subcontractors, and drive delivery within time, budget, and quality targets.

You will ensure HSEQ compliance, review drawings and methods, control costs, and communicate with clients and engineers to keep projects on track. A Civil Engineering degree and a minimum of ten years of post-graduate experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years' post-graduate experience.
• Proven experience delivering civil engineering projects.
• Ability to manage and lead teams of foremen, engineers and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all site activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Lead and supervise site teams, including foremen, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers, ensuring efficient allocation of labour, plant and materials.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) requirements and company procedures.
• Drive commercial performance by managing project costs, maximising value, identifying value engineering opportunities, and maintaining accurate site records.
• Liaise effectively with clients, designers, stakeholders, and the wider project team to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Review and coordinate technical documentation, drawings, and construction methodologies to support efficient project execution.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining productivity, programme targets, and quality standards.
• Contribute to project planning, progress reporting, and overall project delivery.

Skills

Site management

Civil engineering

HSEQ compliance

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

About Jons Civil Engineering

Jons Civil Engineering has been delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across Ireland since 1983. With over 300 successful projects completed, we have built a reputation for engineering excellence, innovation and safety. Our experienced in-house team works on a diverse range of civil engineering projects, offering employees the opportunity to develop their skills while contributing to some of the country's most significant infrastructure. We are committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration and continuous improvement.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Agent/Project Manager to join our team working on civil infrastructure projects in the Dublin region. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated construction professional to play a key role in the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all site activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Lead and supervise site teams, including foremen, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers, ensuring efficient allocation of labour, plant and materials.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) requirements and company procedures.
• Drive commercial performance by managing project costs, maximising value, identifying value engineering opportunities, and maintaining accurate site records.
• Liaise effectively with clients, designers, stakeholders, and the wider project team to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Review and coordinate technical documentation, drawings, and construction methodologies to support efficient project execution.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining productivity, programme targets, and quality standards.
• Contribute to project planning, progress reporting, and overall project delivery.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years' post-graduate experience.
• Proven experience delivering civil engineering projects, with particular interest in roads, rail, bridges etc.
• Ability to manage and lead teams of foremen, engineers and subcontractors.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project costs, budgets etc.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.