Site Civil Engineer: Substation Construction Lead

Lead Group Ireland

Cork

On-site

EUR 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Lead Group Ireland are recruiting a Civil Engineer to support a major electrical substation project in East Cork. This is a site-based role, working closely with the Project Manager and site team to ensure civil works are delivered safely and on programme.

The successful candidate will be degree qualified with hands-on setting-out experience, responsible for surveying, coordinating with subcontractors, and maintaining site records in line with drawings and specifications.

Qualifications

  • Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Hands-on setting-out experience is essential.
  • Strong setting-out experience and ability to read/interpret drawings.

Responsibilities

  • Setting out and surveying of civil works using total station, GPS and other surveying equipment.
  • Setting out foundations, drainage, ducting, roads, concrete bases and other substation infrastructure.
  • Checking levels, dimensions and coordinates against drawings and specifications.
  • Reviewing construction drawings and identifying discrepancies or issues.
  • Supervising and coordinating civil works on site.
  • Maintaining accurate site records and daily reports.

Skills

Setting out
Surveying
Reading drawings
Communication
Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Total Station
GPS

Job description

Lead Group Ireland are recruiting a Civil Engineer to support a major electrical substation project in East Cork. This is a site-based role, working closely with the Project Manager and site team to ensure civil works are delivered safely and on programme.

The successful candidate will be degree qualified with hands-on setting-out experience, responsible for surveying, coordinating with subcontractors, and maintaining site records in line with drawings and specifications.

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