Site Civil Engineer

P Kiernan Groundworks Ltd; Ireland; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

P Kiernan Groundworks Ltd is a leading groundworks and civil engineering contractor operating across Ireland. The Site Civil Engineer will oversee daily civil works on construction sites, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery.

The role involves setting out, surveying, coordinating groundworks, supervising subcontractors, and maintaining site documentation. You will liaise with clients, consultants, and suppliers, addressing technical issues and promoting best practices in health, safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience interpreting drawings and specifications and applying Civil Engineering principles to groundworks and infrastructure projects.
• Planning skills to coordinate site activities, sequence works, and support project scheduling and resource allocation.
• Knowledge of Stormwater Management and drainage design relevant to residential and commercial developments.
• Familiarity with setting-out instruments (GPS, total station, levels) and basic CAD or design software is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day civil engineering activities on construction sites.
• Set out and surveying, coordinating groundworks operations.
• Supervise subcontractors and monitor quality and compliance with design drawings and standards.
• Assist with planning and scheduling, manage site documentation, and prepare progress reports.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and suppliers, resolving technical issues and promoting health, safety, and environmental management.

Skills

Site coordination

Health & safety

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

GPS

Total Station

Levels

CAD

Job description

Company Description

P Kiernan Groundworks Ltd is a leading groundworks and civil engineering contractor delivering residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects across Ireland. The company combines a skilled workforce, modern plant and equipment, and experienced management to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions. Services span the full project lifecycle, from initial site clearance and ground preparation to final construction and handover. P Kiernan Groundworks Ltd is known for its focus on safety, efficiency, and collaboration with clients and project partners, providing strong opportunities for professional growth and development.

Role Description

The Site Civil Engineer will oversee day-to-day civil engineering activities on construction sites in Cavan, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification. This full-time, on-site role includes setting out and surveying, coordinating groundworks operations, supervising subcontractors, and monitoring quality and compliance with design drawings and standards. The engineer will assist with planning and scheduling, manage site documentation, prepare progress reports, and support site management with technical solutions. The role also involves liaising with clients, consultants, and suppliers, resolving technical issues as they arise, and promoting best practices in health, safety, and environmental management.

Qualifications

• Civil engineering design skills, including experience interpreting drawings and specifications and applying Civil Engineering principles to groundworks and infrastructure projects.
• Background as a Civil Engineer, with practical site engineering experience and familiarity with typical construction methods and materials.
• Planning skills, including the ability to coordinate site activities, sequence works, and support project scheduling and resource allocation.
• Knowledge of Stormwater Management, drainage design, and associated regulatory standards relevant to residential and commercial developments.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proficiency with setting-out instruments (e.g., GPS, total station, levels) and basic CAD or design software is an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with site crews and project stakeholders.
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations on construction sites; relevant safety certifications are beneficial.
• Full driving license and flexibility to work on various sites within the region as required.