Senior Site Engineer

Collen Construction; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Collen Construction is seeking a project management professional with a 3rd level qualification in engineering and 5+ years’ experience with a main contractor. As a member of the project management team, you will influence safety culture onsite by modelling safe behaviour, setting clear expectations, and communicating safety policies.

You will report to the Project Manager and work with the health & safety department to ensure construction is carried out to the highest standards.

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification in engineering related discipline.
• 5+ years experience with a main contractor.
• Ability to influence safety culture onsite.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Influence safety culture on site through leadership and policy communication.
• Review designs and ensure construction aligns with specifications.
• Read drawings and interpret layouts for production.
• Assign and supervise junior engineers.
• Coordinate materials and plant procurement.
• Liaise with clients, designers, and local authorities.
• Maintain site records and manage on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Safety culture

Project coordination

Communication

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

3rd level qualification in an engineering related discipline

5 years + experience with a main contractor

As a member of the project management team, you have the opportunity to influence safety culture onsite by demonstrating personal commitment, setting clear expectations, and effectively communicating safety policies. By consistently modelling safe behaviour, prioritising safety above productivity, and ensuring that all workers receive proper training and resources, you can foster an environment where safety is ingrained in every aspect of the construction process.

Encouraging open communication, recognising and rewarding safe behaviour, and conducting regular inspections further reinforce the importance of safety. By taking these steps, you can help create a culture where safety is a shared value and a top priority for all stakeholders involved in the project.

Reporting to the Project Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

Working with the health & safety department to ensure safe construction always and that all works are carried out to the highest Health and Safety Standards

Providing technical advice in relation to the projects

Ensuring that all materials used, and work performed are as per specifications and that the works are carried out to the highest of quality standards

Review detailed design, critique and communicate with designers to ensure adequate design is available for construction

Reading and interpreting drawings for layouts, materials measure etc.

Assigning and overseeing the tasks of Junior Engineers

Overseeing the selection and requisition of materials and plant

Managing, monitoring and interpreting the contract design documents

Working closely with the Project team to ensure sound and timely planning & sequencing of the site activities

Liaising with the client, design team members and local authority as necessary

Making proposals for resolving unexpected technical difficulties

Representing the interests of the client and the company

Organising the various professional people working on a project

Carrying out risk assessments

Maintaining site records and records of discussions/meetings with designers and subcontractors

Making sure the project is running in accordance with the program and on budget

Ensuring an efficient construction site

Delivering projects with the highest quality

Strong time management and communication skills are essential to this role, as well as computer literacy and the ability to prepare reports and administer the necessary paperwork.

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