Site Agent

Jons Civil Engineering Co Ltd; Ballina; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jons Civil Engineering Co Ltd in Mayo, Ireland, seeks an experienced Senior Engineer/Site Agent to lead a major civil infrastructure project. You will coordinate on-site activities, supervise foremen, engineers and subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality and delivery on time and within budget.

You will hold a Civil Engineering degree with 10+ years post-graduate experience, including 5+ years on road/bridge works over €1m, and demonstrate strong leadership, communication and commercial

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years' post-graduate experience.
• 5+ years' experience on road/bridge projects.
• Experience on projects valued over €1m.
• Ability to lead foremen, engineers and subcontractors.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project costs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all site activities to deliver safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Lead and supervise site teams, including foremen, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements and procedures.
• Drive commercial performance by managing costs and identifying value opportunities.
• Liaise with clients, designers, stakeholders and project team for successful delivery.
• Review and coordinate technical drawings and construction methodologies.
• Identify and mitigate risks while maintaining productivity and targets.
• Contribute to project planning, progress reporting and overall delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

HSEQ knowledge

Budget management

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

About Jons Civil Engineering:

Jons Civil Engineering has been delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across Ireland since 1983. With over 300 successful projects completed, we have built a reputation for engineering excellence, innovation and safety. Our experienced in-house team works on a diverse range of civil engineering projects, offering employees the opportunity to develop their skills while contributing to some of the country's most significant infrastructure. We are committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration and continuous improvement.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer/Site Agent to join our team on a large civil infrastructure project based in Mayo. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated construction professional to play a key role in the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and coordinate all site activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Lead and supervise site teams, including foremen, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers, ensuring efficient allocation of labour, plant and materials. Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) requirements and company procedures. Drive commercial performance by managing project costs, maximising value, identifying value engineering opportunities, and maintaining accurate site records. Liaise effectively with clients, designers, stakeholders, and the wider project team to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction. Review and coordinate technical documentation, drawings, and construction methodologies to support efficient project execution. Identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining productivity, programme targets, and quality standards. Contribute to project planning, progress reporting, and overall project delivery.

Requirements:

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent. Minimum of 10 years' post-graduate experience. 5+ years' experience working on road/bridge projects. Experience working on projects valued over €1m. Ability to manage and lead teams of foremen, engineers and subcontractors. Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project costs, budgets etc. Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.