Senior Site Engineer

Collen Construction; Wexford; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career path framework

Mentoring from industry experts

International project opportunities

Access to LMS with tailored content

Membership with professional bodies

Inclusive culture driven by values

Job summary

Collen Construction is seeking a project manager to lead efforts in ensuring safety culture and high-quality construction standards in Wexford, Ireland. Candidates must have a 3rd level qualification in engineering and significant experience in a main contractor role.

In this role, you will work closely with the health & safety department, manage tasks of Junior Engineers, and maintain efficient site operations while liaising with clients and project teams.

The position offers international project opportunities and a clear career path framework.

Qualifications

• 5 years+ experience with a main contractor in a relevant field.
• Ability to influence safety culture and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Working with health & safety to ensure safe construction.
• Providing technical advice for projects.
• Ensuring quality standards in construction.
• Managing design reviews and communications.
• Assigning tasks to Junior Engineers.
• Liaising with clients and design teams.
• Organizing professionals on-site.

Skills

Safety culture commitment

Time management

Communication skills

Technical advice

Computer literacy

Education

3rd level qualification in engineering

Job description

Qualifications

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.

Advance Your Career With Us

• Apply via email with full up-to-date CV.
• Career path framework aligned with your discipline
• Mentoring from industry experts and leadership exposure
• International project opportunities across Ireland, UK, Sweden, Denmark and Finland
• Access to LMS with tailored content
• Membership with professional bodies to help you build your network
• Inclusive culture driven by values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership & Sustainability

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