Senior Site Engineer

Walls; Arklow; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Professional subscription support

Additional benefits

Job summary

Walls Construction in Ireland seeks a Senior Site Engineer to assist the construction management team in on-site control of building elements of projects.

The Senior Site Engineer’s duties include supervising setting out engineers, checking shuttering and steel, liaising with subcontractors and clients, and overseeing quality control and health and safety on site.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 4+ years’ experience as a Site Engineer with a Main Contractor.
• Experience using setting out equipment (Total station, GPS, lasers).
• Knowledge of temporary works coordination.
• Strong attention to detail and able to work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Supervise setting out engineers.
• Check shuttering, steel and other dimensions prior to concrete pours and maintain materials reconciliation files.
• Check plans and drawings to ensure all calculations are accurate.
• Liaise with subcontractors, clients and other professionals.
• Oversee quality control and health and safety on site.

Skills

Setting out

Quality control

Health and safety on site

Liaising with clients/subcontractors

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Total station

GPS

Laser levels

Temporary works coordination

Job description

The Senior Site Engineer is responsible for assisting the construction management team in the on-site control of the building elements of projects.

The Senior Site Engineer’s duties include but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Supervise setting out engineers.
• Checks shuttering, steel and other dimensions prior to concrete pours and maintains materials reconciliation files.
• Check plans and drawings to ensure all calculations are accurate.
• Liaise with subcontractors, clients and other professionals.
• Oversee quality control and health and safety on site.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 4+ years’ experience as a Site Engineer with a Main Contractor.
• Experience using setting out equipment, for example total station, GPS and laser levels.
• Knowledge of temporary works coordination.
• Strong attention to detail and able to work on own initiative.

Rewards & Benefits

• A competitive and attractive rewards package, including car allowance, pension scheme, professional subscription support, and additional benefits.
• Opportunities for increased responsibility, continued professional development, and long-term career progression within the organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion at Walls Construction

At Walls Construction, we believe diversity strengthens our business and inclusion drives innovation. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and valued.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race, or membership of the Travelling community.

Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any support.