Site Engineer

Global Professional Consultants; Dundalk; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefit Package

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants seeks a Site Engineer for residential projects with a focus on civil and infrastructure works. The role involves setting out, co-ordinating groundworks, drainage, roads, utilities, and external works across multiple residential developments in Dundalk.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of experience, strong drawing interpretation skills, surveying knowledge, and a proactive approach to health and safety. A full driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level Civil/Civil Engineering or related degree is required.
• 2–5 years’ experience in a Site Engineering or Civil Engineering role.
• Residential or civil/infrastructure exposure is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Setting out and overseeing civil and infrastructure works.
• Monitoring groundworks, drainage, roads, utilities, ducting, kerbing, and external works.
• Reviewing construction drawings and specifications to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Site engineering

Civil engineering

Reading drawings

Setting out

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Surveying equipment

Setting-out equipment

Job description

Site Engineer – Residential Projects

A leading residential developer is seeking a Site Engineer to join their growing construction team, with a particular focus on the civil and infrastructure aspects of residential developments across Dundalk.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer with 2–5 years’ experience to develop their career with an established developer, gaining further experience across groundworks, drainage, roads, utilities, setting out, and external works.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced site and engineering staff, taking responsibility for the technical delivery of civil works across a number of residential developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting out and overseeing civil and infrastructure works.
• Monitoring groundworks, drainage, roads, utilities, ducting, kerbing, and external works.
• Reviewing construction drawings and specifications.
• Ensuring works are completed in accordance with drawings and quality standards.
• Carrying out levels, measurements, and site surveys.
• Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and site teams.
• Monitoring progress and quality of civil works.
• Assisting with technical queries, RFIs, and resolving site issues.
• Maintaining accurate site records and engineering documentation.
• Supporting the Site Manager and Project Manager with day-to-day engineering duties.
• Ensuring works are carried out in accordance with health and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years’ experience in a Site Engineering or Civil Engineering role.
• Residential or civil/infrastructure experience is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of groundworks, drainage, roads, utilities, and setting out.
• Good ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Experience with surveying and setting-out equipment.
• Good numerical, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with subcontractors and site teams.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Full driving licence required.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary €55,000 – €65,000 DOE.
• Excellent Benefit Package

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Your CV will never be submitted to clients without your permission.