Senior Site Engineer - Galway Construction Lead

Pivotal Recruitment Limited; Galway; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivotal Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Site Engineer for a major construction project in County Galway. This full-time, permanent position requires lead engineering input on-site and close collaboration with the project team.

You will oversee setting-out, surveying and technical delivery, mentor junior engineers and manage RFIs, submittals and site documentation while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a Site Engineer/Senior Site Engineer role.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with a Main Contractor is highly desirable.
• Strong setting-out, surveying and technical engineering skills.
• Proven track record on large-scale construction projects.
• Excellent organisational and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and engineering support to the Site Manager, Project Manager and wider project team.
• Oversee and manage all engineering activities on site, ensuring works are completed accurately and in accordance with drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Carry out setting out, levelling and surveying of works using appropriate equipment.
• Ensure all setting out and engineering works are completed to the required tolerances and quality standards.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical information, identifying and resolving any discrepancies or potential issues.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, consultants, design teams and other members of the project team.
• Monitor subcontractor works to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and agreed quality standards.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of works to ensure the project programme and key milestones are achieved.
• Maintain accurate site records, including setting-out information, surveys, inspections and as-built documentation.
• Manage and mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance where required.
• Assist with the preparation and management of RFIs, technical submittals and site documentation.
• Carry out quality inspections and ensure works comply with the company's Quality Management System.
• Identify technical issues at an early stage and work with the project team to implement effective solutions.
• Liaise with the design team to resolve technical queries and ensure information is available in line with the construction programme.
• Monitor materials and ensure they comply with project specifications and quality requirements.
• Attend site, technical and project meetings as required.
• Support the implementation of the company's Safety Management System and ensure engineering activities are carried out safely.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health & safety regulations, company procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Site engineering

Setting-out

Surveying

Leadership

Project coordination

Quality control

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Surveying equipment

Engineering software

Job description

Pivotal Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Site Engineer for a major construction project in County Galway. This full-time, permanent position requires lead engineering input on-site and close collaboration with the project team.

You will oversee setting-out, surveying and technical delivery, mentor junior engineers and manage RFIs, submittals and site documentation while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.