Site Civil Engineer – South Ireland (Civils & Precast)

Ward Personnel; Mullingar; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ward Personnel is seeking a Site Civil Engineer for major civils and precast projects across Ireland. It is mainly site-based, with periodic attendance at head office in Raharney, Co. Westmeath.

You will coordinate daily site activities, oversee technical compliance, setting out, QA, HSE, and project reporting, while coordinating with production, subcontractors, and transport teams. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Eurocodes is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Level 7/8) is required.
• 3+ years’ experience in a similar site civil role is preferred.
• Strong mathematical, technical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, manage workloads and work under pressure.
• Appointed Persons (Lifting Operations) qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily site activities with the Project Manager and Site Foreman.
• Monitor design compliance and ensure dimensional accuracy of precast installations.
• Carry out setting out duties and provide accurate datum levels.
• Interpret construction drawings and liaise with client teams.
• Coordinate with production teams regarding precast element manufacturing schedules.
• Assist in managing subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare method statements and crane lift plans for approval.
• Maintain detailed records of all site activities.
• Conduct quality checks and compile inspection reports, including BCAR documentation.
• Attend site meetings and communicate outcomes to project teams.
• Support health & safety compliance, toolbox talks, audits, inductions, and documentation.
• Assist with scheduling labour, plant, equipment, and materials.
• Help monitor progress against project programmes.
• Coordinate delivery requirements with transport teams.
• Use AutoCAD, Eurocodes, and Microsoft applications as required.
• Work independently, manage priorities, and maintain strong organisational discipline.
• Demonstrate willingness to develop commercial awareness as part of ongoing CPD.
• Perform any additional duties relevant to the role.

Skills

Site coordination

Communication skills

Problem solving

Planning & organizing

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree (Level 7/8)

3+ years’ relevant experience

Full clean driving licence

Safe Pass and construction tickets

Appointed Persons (Lifting Operations) qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Eurocodes knowledge

Job description

Ward Personnel is seeking a Site Civil Engineer for major civils and precast projects across Ireland. It is mainly site-based, with periodic attendance at head office in Raharney, Co. Westmeath.

You will coordinate daily site activities, oversee technical compliance, setting out, QA, HSE, and project reporting, while coordinating with production, subcontractors, and transport teams. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Eurocodes is required.