Site Agent – MEP

SACYR; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days’ annual leave

Life assurance – 4x annual salary

Pension scheme

Job summary

Sacyr UK and Ireland is seeking a Site Agent – MEP for a major Dublin Airport project. You will lead permanent and temporary MEP services, supervise site teams, and ensure adherence to design, safety, and schedule requirements.

The role requires extensive MEP experience in high-security environments, strong leadership, and proficiency with MS Project, Primavera, and AutoCAD. A relevant degree and safety certifications are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in MEP works with at least 3 years in a senior site role.
• Proven experience on airport or high-security infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of structural construction methods, temporary works, and sequencing.
• Proficient in project management tools and software (MS Project, Primavera, AutoCAD).
• Valid Safe Pass and relevant certifications (CSCS, Manual Handling, Temporary Works Coordinator).

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of permanent services and installation of temporary services on the project.
• Oversee daily site activities, ensuring alignment with plans, specs, and safety protocols.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain cost control, production reporting, and works to budget.
• Develop detailed work programmes and short-term lookaheads; liaise with airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Industrial, Mechanical and Electrical Management degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

AutoCAD

Job description

We are a global group, listed in the Ibex 35, Spain's stock market index. We have activities in more than 15 countries on four continents, where we undertake innovative, high‑value projects. We put our talent to work at the service of progress, and we take on any new projects as a challenge, with diligence and passion.

As a Site Agent – MEP you’ll be at the heart of an exciting new West Apron Vehicle Underpass project at Dublin Airport. Join our dynamic team and make a difference!

The Site Agent – MEP will lead the detail design and installation of MEP services and Temporary services on a major construction project within the operational airport environment. The role involves managing the delivery of structural elements, ensuring quality, safety, and programme compliance, while coordinating with multiple stakeholders in a live airport setting.

About Us

At Sacyr UK and Ireland, we’re passionate about creating a better world through our projects. As a Site Agent – MEP, you’ll play a crucial role in our team. Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and designed for everyone to thrive. We don’t just say it – we live it, we’re proud to have been named a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer in both 2024 and 2025, and to be accredited as a Living Wage and Disability Confiden[t] employer.

About you

If your values align with ours, and you are passionate about being part of our team, read on! Our team is professional, great communicators, adaptable, full of integrity and generally a fabulous bunch. If this sounds like you, and you can demonstrate the required skills and experience, we want to hear from you.

Our benefits

• 34 days’ annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance – 4x annual salary
• Pension scheme (details above)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care vouchers – eye tests and glasses where required, including safety eyewear
• Annual health checks with Randox Health, including half-yearly check-ins
• Enhanced annual leave
• Company-funded language lessons – Spanish/English
• Company-funded training: training, certifications, and memberships in accredited bodies related to the position
• Lighthouse Club membership
• Discount shopping vouchers
• Opportunity for additional professional development
• And more benefits to be implemented

Key Responsibilities include

Understand the design and construction methodologies that relate to the project’s Temporary and permanent services.

Project Delivery & Site Management

• Lead the execution of permanent services.
• Lead, install and maintain temporary services for the construction of the project.
• Oversee daily site activities, ensuring alignment with project plans, specifications, and safety protocols.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure timely and efficient delivery of works.

Project Controls

• Ensure Site performance and Cost control
• Maintain and report cost
• Maintain and report production performance
• Ensure management of works to budget

Planning & Coordination

• Develop and maintain detailed work programmes, short-term lookaheads, and resource plans.
• Liaise with airport operations teams to manage access, logistics, and operational constraints.
• Ensure works are sequenced to minimize disruption to airport operations and comply with security protocols.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all structural works meet design specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct inspections and quality checks, and manage non‑conformance reports (NCRs).
• Maintain accurate records of site activities, inspections, and progress.

Health & Safety

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture on site.
• Ensure compliance with airport safety regulations, project‑specific safety plans, and statutory requirements.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety briefings, and incident investigations.

Team Leadership & Reporting

• Manage and mentor site engineers, foremen, and other site staff.
• Report progress, risks, and issues to the Construction Manager and Project Manager.
• Collaborate with design, planning, and commercial teams to resolve technical and programme challenges.

Temporary Works

• Ensure compliance as temporary works coordinator
• Keep temporary works register

Essential criteria

• Legal right to work in the Republic of Ireland
• Willingness to complete a 5‑year background screening as part of the hiring process
• Degree in Industrial, Mechanical and Electrical Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in MEP works with at least 3 years in a senior site role.
• Proven experience in airport or high‑security infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of structural construction methods, temporary works, and sequencing.
• Proficient in project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, AutoCAD).
• Valid Safe Pass and relevant certifications (e.g., CSCS, Manual Handling, Temporary Works Coordinator).

Desirable criteria

• Membership of a related professional body e.g. Chartered Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE),
• Knowledge of the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

In return, you will be working on a high profile 'once in a lifetime' project where you will be supported by a collaborative team in a learning environment. We offer local and global career opportunities and whilst this project is based in Dublin our teams are truly global!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are open to making reasonable adjustments to enable all applicants to participate in the recruitment process. Please let us know if you need any adjustments as part of the application process.