Senior Site Engineer

Key Talent Solutions; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Professional subscription support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Key Talent Solutions in Ireland is seeking a Senior Site Engineer for a Data Centre project in Dublin. This full-time, on-site role supports the Construction Management Team, providing technical oversight and leadership of site engineering activities to deliver building elements on schedule.

You will supervise setting-out engineers, inspect shuttering and reinforcement before pours, review plans for accuracy, liaise with clients and subcontractors, and uphold health and safety standards with a

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Experience coordinating on-site site activities and teams.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise setting-out engineers to ensure accurate works.
• Inspect shuttering, reinforcement, and pours for compliance.
• Review plans to verify calculations and specs.
• Liaise with subcontractors, clients, and consultants on site.
• Oversee quality control and health & safety on site.

Skills

On-site leadership

Coordination of site activities

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Total stations

GPS

Laser levels

Setting-out equipment

Job description

Senior Site Engineering - Data Centre - Dublin, full time on site, permanent role.

The Senior Site Engineer will play a key role in supporting the Construction Management Team, ensuring effective on-site control and successful delivery of the building elements of construction projects. This position involves technical oversight, coordination of site activities, and leadership of site engineering functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise setting out engineers to ensure works are delivered accurately and efficiently.
• Inspect shuttering, reinforcement, and dimensional compliance prior to concrete pours, and maintain accurate materials reconciliation records.
• Review plans and drawings to verify accuracy of calculations and ensure compliance with design and specifications.
• Liaise with subcontractors, clients, consultants, and other project stakeholders to coordinate site activities.
• Oversee quality control measures and ensure full compliance with health and safety standards and site procedures.

Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a Site Engineer role with a Main Contractor.
• Proven experience using setting-out equipment such as total stations, GPS, and laser levels.
• Strong knowledge of temporary works coordination.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work independently and use initiative in solving problems.
• A competitive and attractive rewards package, including car allowance, pension scheme, professional subscription support, and additional benefits.
• Opportunities for enhanced responsibility, professional development, and long-term career progression within the company.