Senior Site Engineer

Harper Finley Professional Recruitment; Connacht; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper Finley Professional Recruitment is seeking a Senior Site Engineer for an established main contractor, delivering civil and construction projects on-site. You will manage technical delivery, set-out, and coordinate with project teams to ensure work aligns with drawings and specifications.

The role requires 5+ years as a Site Engineer, strong setting-out skills with Total Station, GPS and AutoCAD, and a solid grasp of current building regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Site Engineer with a main contractor.
• Strong setting-out experience using Total Station, GPS and AutoCAD.
• Good understanding of current building regulations and construction standards.
• Excellent attention to detail with a structured and methodical approach.
• Full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out and provide technical support to site teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review drawings, specs and quantities, identifying discrepancies.
• Coordinate with project team, consultants, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with design and programme.
• Oversee groundworks and civil engineering activities for quality and accuracy.
• Assist in resolving technical issues and providing practical solutions on site.
• Support health & safety requirements on site and maintain BCAR documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and project documentation.

Skills

Setting out

Coordination

Communication

Independent working

Attention to detail

IT skills

Ownership of technical tasks

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Construction Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Total Station

GPS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Engineer to join an established main contractor working on a range of civil engineering and construction projects. The successful Engineer will take responsibility for the technical delivery of works on site, ensuring projects are constructed accurately, safely and in line with the relevant drawings, specifications and standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out and provide technical support to site teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review construction drawings, specifications and quantities, identifying any discrepancies or issues.
• Coordinate with the project team, consultants, subcontractors and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure works are completed in accordance with design requirements and programme.
• Oversee groundworks and civil engineering activities, ensuring quality and accuracy of installation.
• Assist in resolving technical issues and providing practical solutions to challenges arising on site.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of health & safety requirements.
• Maintain high standards of quality throughout the project, including relevant BCAR documentation and coordination.
• Ensure accurate records and project documentation are maintained.

Requirements

• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience working as a Site Engineer with a main contractor.
• Strong setting-out experience with equipment such as Total Station, GPS and AutoCAD.
• Good understanding of current building regulations and relevant construction standards.
• Strong IT and technical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with a structured and methodical approach.
• Ability to take ownership of technical responsibilities and work independently.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Full clean driving licence.

Offer

• Permanent position with an established construction contractor.
• Opportunity to work on substantial construction and civil engineering projects.
• Strong scope for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and package based on experience.