Site Engineer

Sigmar Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Site Engineer for a broad range of construction projects. You will support the Project Manager, set out works, review drawings, and ensure safety and quality on site. The role offers exposure to commercial, industrial and life sciences sectors in Ireland.

Joining a professional team with CPD opportunities, you will contribute to risk assessments, method statements and project handover processes while coordinating with subcontractors and clients.

Qualifications

• Relevant Civil/Construction Engineering qualification or related discipline.
• Experience on a construction site, ideally in a Site Engineer role.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set out construction works accurately and survey for as-built drawings and handover.
• Prepare and communicate Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Ensure site teams follow health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Monitor workmanship quality to meet standards.
• Identify snags/non-conformances and coordinate corrective actions with subcontractors.
• Prepare and manage technical submittals, RFIs and handover files.
• Assist with daily site operations, schedules and progress reporting.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

Civil/Construction Engineering degree

Job description

Site Engineer €45,000-€55,000

About Your New Employer

• You will join a professional project team focused on delivering high-quality construction projects safely, efficiently and to the required standards.
• The company promotes a strong safety culture, open communication and continuous professional development
• The company undertakes projects nationally, with a particular presence in the commercial, industrial and life sciences sectors

About Your New Job

As a Site Engineer, you will support the Project Manager in the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of construction projects.

• Setting out construction works accurately and surveying completed works for as-built drawings and client handover documentation.
• Supporting the preparation, approval and communication of Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Ensuring site teams follow all relevant health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Monitoring the quality of workmanship on site and ensuring that projects meet the required standards.
• Identifying snags and non-conformances, agreeing corrective actions and managing their timely close-out with subcontractors and site teams.
• Preparing and managing technical submittals, Requests for Information, project handover files and other project documentation.
• Supporting the management of statutory inspections and compliance requirements where applicable.
• Assisting with the coordination of daily site operations, work areas, materials, equipment and subcontractor activities.
• Contributing to project schedules, progress reports, site meetings and project management registers.
• Maintaining accurate daily records of site activities and labour hours.
• Identifying risks to project delivery and working with the Project Manager to implement appropriate solutions.
• Supporting the commercial team with applications for payment, variations and subcontractor payment certification.
• Building professional and effective relationships with clients, design teams, subcontractors and site personnel.
• Participating in relevant training, CPD courses and ongoing professional development.

What Skills You Need

• A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience working in a construction site environment, ideally in a Site Engineer or similar role.
• The ability to set out works accurately and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• A good understanding of construction quality, health and safety requirements and site procedures.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with project teams, subcontractors and clients.
• A proactive approach to identifying issues, managing solutions and meeting project deadlines.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, workmanship and professional conduct.

What's on Offer

• Competitive Salary €45,000-€55,000 DOE
• Broad experience across site engineering, quality control, health and safety, project coordination and commercial project support.
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities to support your technical and professional development.
• A collaborative working environment with exposure to experienced Project Managers, clients, design teams and subcontractors.