Senior Site Engineer - Cork - Housing Development

Lumen Search; Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen Search is seeking a motivated Site Engineer to join a leading construction team delivering a large-scale residential development in Fermoy, Co. Cork.

You will manage day-to-day site engineering activities, ensuring quality, safety and accuracy while collaborating with the project team. The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years of Site Engineer experience, strong setting out and surveying skills, and familiarity with Irish regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 2–5+ years site engineering experience.
• Experience on residential developments is highly desirable.
• Strong setting out and surveying experience.
• Knowledge of Irish building regulations and health & safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Establish site levels, grid lines and ensure works align with drawings and specs.
• Monitor quality control on-site and verify workmanship and materials meet standards.
• Conduct site surveys and maintain accurate records of measurements and as-built information.
• Coordinate with Site Manager and subcontractors to ensure smooth daily delivery.
• Attend site meetings and liaise with design teams, consultants and stakeholders.

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Communication

Organisational skills

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Degree in Civil/Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

GPS

Total stations

Levelling equipment

Job description

Summary

Our client is currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Site Engineer to join a leading construction team delivering a large-scale residential development in Fermoy, Co. Cork. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer to work on a high-profile project with a well-established contractor known for delivering high-quality residential schemes across Ireland.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day management of site engineering activities, ensuring works are completed to the highest standards of quality, safety and accuracy while working closely with the wider site and project management team.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish site levels, grid lines and ensure all works are completed in line with design drawings and specifications.
• Monitor quality control on-site, ensuring workmanship and materials meet project standards and regulations.
• Conduct site surveys and maintain accurate records of measurements and as-built information.
• Work closely with the Site Manager and subcontractors to ensure smooth day-to-day project delivery.
• Assist with coordination of subcontractors and sequencing of works on-site.
• Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with health & safety regulations and company procedures.
• Maintain site documentation including daily diaries, QA records, progress reports and material records.
• Provide technical support and resolve any engineering or construction issues as they arise.
• Coordinate material orders and deliveries to ensure programme targets are achieved.
• Attend site meetings and liaise with design teams, consultants and project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• 2–5+ years’ experience working as a Site Engineer within the construction industry.
• Experience working on residential developments is highly desirable.
• Strong setting out and surveying experience.
• Proficient with total stations, GPS and levelling equipment.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience using AutoCAD or similar software would be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Irish building regulations and health & safety procedures.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative site team environment.