Site Engineer

Glenveagh Properties plc; Fingal; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Dublin seeks an experienced Site Engineer to oversee residential project activities. Key responsibilities include checking project plans, supervising subcontractors, and ensuring quality management. The ideal candidate has a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, strong setting-out experience, and a full clean driver's license. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Vehicle

Performance related bonus

Comprehensive health insurance

Contributory pension scheme

Paid volunteering days

Continuous Professional development funding

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Site Engineer with Developer and/or Main Contractor.
• Full clean manual driver's license is essential.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Check plans, drawings, and quantities for accuracy.
• Supervise and monitor subcontractors' work.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve unexpected technical difficulties.

Skills

Setting out experience with Total Station and GPS

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work well under pressure

Collaborative teamwork skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Engineering (Civil/Structural)

Tools

Total Station

GPS

Job description

Overview

At Glenveagh, we build more than homes—we build strong teams. We are proud to be one of Ireland's Best Large Workplaces in 2025 and to hold the Gold Investors in Diversity Mark. We care about creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to grow their career.

We offer great benefits, a friendly team culture, and long-term opportunities.

Role

Right now, we are looking for an experienced Site Engineer to join our residential project in Kilmartin, Dublin.

Key Responsibilities

• Check plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations
• Monitor and interpret the contract design documents supplied by the client or architect
• Liaise with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project
• Setting out using a variety of instruments as chosen by the company
• Supervise and monitor subcontractors work
• Report progress of works to Package Manager and highlight any issues
• Provide technical guidance and resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise
• Quality management and BCAR co-ordination
• Adhere to planning, health and safety and environmental standards
• Weekly and monthly reporting of data and information to site teams, key stakeholders and partners
• Other ad hoc duties that the Company may require from time to time

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Engineering (Civil/ Structural)
• Significant experience as a Site Engineer with either a Developer and/or Main Contractor
• Strong setting out experience using equipment such as Total Station and GPS
• Full clean, manual driver's licence is essential
• Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines in a dynamic fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Strong attention to detail

Our Values

• Collaborative: Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Customer Focused: Strong problem-solving skills with a customer-first mindset
• Safety First: Committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive working environment
• Can-Do: Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with a willingness to go the extra mile
• Innovative: Open to new technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

Benefits

• Competitive salary in one of Ireland's fastest growing PLCs with regular compensation reviews
• Company Vehicle
• Performance related bonus
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your dependents
• Contributory pension scheme
• Tax saver travel and bike to work
• Paid volunteering days
• Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long term illness cover
• Peace of mind with life assurance
• Family friendly policies including flexible parental leave, fertility leave, and paid maternity and paternity leaves
• Employee committees - Employee Network Groups, Sports and Social, Great Place to Work
• An exciting Wellbeing Programme with events and activities running throughout the year both online and in-person

Glenveagh is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all sections of the community. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please notify the Talent Acquisition team by contacting [e-mail].

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