Site Engineer

Sigmar Recruitment; Athlone; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Career progression

Team culture

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Site Engineer for a major heritage renovation and extension project in Athlone. You will set out, level and survey works, and oversee site activities for an €18-20 million development delivering 55 residential units.

Join a contractor known for quality, innovation and sustainability, with a clear path for professional development, structured training and opportunities to progress on high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer on large-scale residential or heritage refurbishment projects.
• Engineering degree or equivalent required.
• Strong technical knowledge of setting out and site procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set out, level, and survey site works per project specifications.
• Oversee and supervise construction activities to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.
• Manage and maintain site documentation and coordinate with project management, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Contribute to problem-solving and continuous improvement on site.
• Promote the integration of sustainability and innovation throughout project delivery.

Skills

Setting out

Site procedures

Construction management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Sigmar Recruitment are a specialist recruitment agency representing a leading main contractor delivering award-winning residential and heritage projects across the West of Ireland. With over 20 years’ experience, our client is recognized for innovation, Lean Construction principles, a focus on sustainability, and an excellent track record of quality project delivery across multiple sectors.

About Your New Role

As a Site Engineer, you’ll play a key role in managing technical operations for a major heritage renovation and extension project (valued €18-20 million), delivering 55 residential units in the heart of Athlone.

You will:

• Set out, level, and survey site works per project specifications.
• Oversee and supervise construction activities to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.
• Manage and maintain site documentation and coordinate with project management, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Contribute to problem-solving and continuous improvement on site.
• Promote the integration of sustainability and innovation throughout project delivery.

What Skills You Need

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer, preferably on large-scale residential or heritage refurbishment projects.
• Relevant engineering degree or equivalent.
• Strong technical knowledge of setting out, site procedures, and construction management.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic project team.

What’s on Offer

• Salary of €50,000-€75,000 DOE.
• Key role on a high-profile, €18-20 million heritage development in Athlone.
• Supportive team culture and structured training to foster your professional development.
• Opportunity for career progression with a contractor known for quality and innovation.

If you’re seeking to grow your engineering career on a prestigious residential project, we’d love to hear from you.