Senior Site Engineer

3D Personnel; Leinster; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

3D Personnel is seeking an experienced on-site engineer to oversee engineering activities in Leinster. You will lead setting out, surveying, and QA processes, ensuring accurate execution of works in line with drawings and regulations.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in a similar role, strong knowledge of construction methods, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. You will coordinate with design teams and subcontractors while maintaining safety and project programmes.

Qualifications

• Engineering or construction qualification with 3-5+ years' experience in a similar engineering role.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, surveying, and building technology.
• Ability to manage and develop junior engineers and contribute to team success.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities with proven experience meeting deadlines.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, MS Project, and digital construction tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all engineering activities on site to ensure works are delivered to programme and quality standards.
• Lead setting out, surveying, and quality assurance processes, ensuring accurate execution of works.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, and building regulations.
• Check and interpret all design documentation and ensure any errors or omissions are communicated to the design team promptly.
• Prepare, review, and manage RFIs, method statements, inspection requests, and technical submissions.
• Coordinate timely flow of information between design team, subcontractors, and site management.
• Monitor workmanship and materials, identifying quality issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Assist the Project Manager in establishing and maintaining the construction programme.
• Manage temporary works requirements and ensure compliance with approved designs.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and site staff, promoting professional development.
• Contribute to cost management by ensuring efficient resource use and identifying potential value engineering opportunities.
• Ensure full compliance with company health & safety procedures and statutory regulations.
• Prepare accurate site records including daily reports, as-built information, quality checklists, and progress updates.
• Assisting with environmental compliance measures.
• Understanding of peat stability and ground conditions.
• Monitoring settlement and drainage measures.
• Implementing environmental controls to prevent peat slippage and contamination.

Skills

Site engineering

Construction

Leadership

QA/QC

Communication

MS Project

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Role and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage and oversee all engineering activities on site to ensure works are delivered to programme and quality standards.
• Lead setting out, surveying, and quality assurance processes, ensuring accurate execution of works.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, and building regulations.
• Check and interpret all design documentation and ensure any errors or omissions are communicated to the design team promptly.
• Prepare, review, and manage RFIs, method statements, inspection requests, and technical submissions.
• Coordinate timely flow of information between design team, subcontractors, and site management.
• Monitor workmanship and materials, identifying quality issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Assist the Project Manager in establishing and maintaining the construction programme.
• Manage temporary works requirements and ensure compliance with approved designs.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and site staff, promoting professional development.
• Contribute to cost management by ensuring efficient resource use and identifying potential value engineering opportunities.
• Ensure full compliance with company health & safety procedures and statutory regulations.
• Prepare accurate site records including daily reports, as-built information, quality checklists, and progress updates.
• Assisting with environmental compliance measures.
• Understanding of peat stability and ground conditions.
• Monitoring settlement and drainage measures.
• Implementing environmental controls to prevent peat slippage and contamination.

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Engineering or construction qualification with 3-5+ years' experience in a similar engineering role.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, surveying, and building technology.
• Ability to manage and develop junior engineers and contribute to team success.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities with proven experience meeting deadlines.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, MS Project, and digital construction tools.