Setting Out Engineer

ECC Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Rewards schemes

Training & development

Job summary

ECC Group is seeking a Setting Out Site Engineer to join our delivery team across Dublin-area construction projects. You will lead setting out and surveying activities, translate drawings into on-site delivery, and coordinate with project managers, foremen and subcontractors.

You will maintain as-built records, support programme milestones, and uphold HSEQ standards while travelling across sites primarily in Dublin with national exposure.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in site engineering / setting out within construction or civils
• Strong technical ability using Total Station, GPS, AutoCAD, Leica/Trimble equipment
• Excellent understanding of drawings, specifications, and tolerances
• High attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Strong communication skills - able to coordinate across site teams
• Full driving licence and flexibility to travel
• Relevant Engineering / Construction qualification (Diploma or Degree)

Responsibilities

• Lead setting out and surveying activities across multiple active sites
• Work closely with Project Managers, Foremen & Subcontractors to ensure seamless execution
• Translate drawings and specifications into accurate on-site delivery
• Maintain detailed as-built records, levels, QA documentation
• Support programme delivery by keeping works aligned to milestones
• Drive HSEQ standards, contributing to daily briefings and safety culture
• Travel across projects as required - primarily Dublin, with national exposure

Skills

Setting out

Surveying

Communication

Problem-solving

Driving licence

Education

Engineering / Construction qualification

Tools

Total Station

GPS

AutoCAD

Leica equipment

Trimble equipment

Job description

Dublin & Nationwide (Ireland) | Full-Time | Permanent | Start ASAP

Build the projects that are shaping Ireland.

We're looking for a Setting Out Site Engineers to join a high-performing delivery team working across multiple high-profile construction projects. This role puts you at the centre of live site environments - driving precision, coordinating delivery, and ensuring every element is built exactly as designed.

If you thrive on fast-paced sites, technical accuracy, and real ownership, this is a role where your work genuinely moves projects forward.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead setting out and surveying activities across multiple active sites
• Work closely with Project Managers, Foremen & Subcontractors to ensure seamless execution
• Translate drawings and specifications into accurate on-site delivery
• Maintain detailed as-built records, levels, QA documentation
• Support programme delivery by keeping works aligned to milestones
• Drive HSEQ standards, contributing to daily briefings and safety culture
• Travel across projects as required - primarily Dublin, with national exposure

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in site engineering / setting out within construction or civils
• Strong technical ability using Total Station, GPS, AutoCAD, Leica/Trimble equipment
• Excellent understanding of drawings, specifications, and tolerances
• High attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Strong communication skills - able to coordinate across site teams
• Full driving licence and flexibility to travel
• Relevant Engineering / Construction qualification (Diploma or Degree)

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary and Rewards Schemes
• Exposure to a strong pipeline of Tier 1 projects
• A supportive, delivery-focused team environment
• Ongoing training, development, and certification support

If you're a Site Engineer who wants to work on major projects, sharpen your technical skills, and be part of a team that delivers at pace - we want to hear from you.