Senior Site Engineer

Global Professional Consultants; Limerick; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Bonus Scheme

Professional membership fees

Professional development & training

Employee referral incentive

Company sponsored events & social

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants is assisting a leading Building Main Contractor in recruiting a Senior Engineer for a large-scale mixed-use development in Ballygrennan, Co. Limerick.

You will lead the on-site engineering team, manage surveying and setting-out activities, and ensure delivery of technical works to programme and quality standards. The role requires a Civil/Structural Engineering degree, strong setting-out experience (AutoCAD, Total Station, GPS), and knowledge of building

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Experience as a Site Engineer with a developer or main contractor is desirable.
• Strong setting out experience with AutoCAD, Total Station, GPS, etc.
• Knowledge of latest building regulations and certification standards.
• Ownership mindset and responsibility for tasks/projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering function on site, ensuring timely availability of construction information and overseeing planning and execution of technical works.
• Conduct precise setting out using total stations, GPS, laser levels, and other surveying equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Liaise with the design team and stakeholders to ensure drawings and specifications are understood and delivered as intended.
• Coordinate and direct subcontractors and suppliers to align with project plans and quality standards.
• Supervise construction sequencing and monitor progress to achieve milestones and deadlines.
• Promote a culture of quality with zero defects in work delivered by direct labour and subcontractors.
• Apply engineering principles to resolve challenges and contribute to design development, feasibility, and value engineering.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Site engineering leadership

Setting out expertise

Stakeholder coordination

Quality mindset

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Total Station

GPS

Job description

My client, a top Building Main Contractor who have extensive operations in a wide range of sectors in Ireland and the UK are now hiring a Senior Engineer. They have offices in Cork/Limerick and the UK and an annual turnover of €220million.

The successful person will be working on a large-scale mixed use development comprising of houses, apartments, nursing home, various amenities, landscaped communal spaces in Ballygrennan, Co.Limerick. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual looking to develop their career with a company that has an excellent reputation in the industry.

Duties:

• Lead and manage the engineering function on site, ensuring timely availability of construction information and overseeing the planning and execution of technical works.
• Conduct precise setting out using total stations, GPS, laser levels, and other surveying equipment to ensure accuracy in construction.
• Liaise with the design team and stakeholders to ensure technical drawings and specifications are understood and delivered as intended.
• Coordinate and direct subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring their work aligns with project plans and quality standards.
• Supervise construction sequencing and monitor progress to ensure that key milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Champion a culture of quality, aiming for zero defects in work delivered by both direct labour and subcontractors.
• Implement and uphold Health & Safety practices and ensure compliance with legislation, company standards, and best practice.
• Apply sound engineering principles to resolve challenges and contribute to design development, feasibility assessments, and value engineering.
• Motivate and mentor junior engineers and technical staff, creating an environment that supports continuous improvement and talent development.
• Maintain a professional image in all dealings, communicating effectively with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Engineering (Civil/ Structural)
• Strong experience as a Site Engineer with either a Developer and/or Main Contractor desirable
• Strong setting out experience- e.g. AutoCad, Total Station, GPS etc
• Knowledge of latest building regulation and certification standards
• A strong sense of ownership and responsibility for tasks/projects
• Company Vehicle
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Bonus Scheme
• Professional membership fees
• Professional development & training opportunities
• Employee referral incentive
• Company sponsored events & social activities