Site Engineer

BAM UK & Ireland; Galway; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Site Engineer to join their team in Galway. The role involves ensuring project specifications are met, conducting quality reviews, and managing work activities on site. Ideal candidates will have a third-level engineering degree and experience in similar roles. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

8% pension contribution

26 days annual leave

Private Health Insurance

Wellbeing days annually

Learning & Development opportunities

Company vehicles

Qualifications

• Proven experience in setting out or working as a Site Engineer.
• Experience managing traffic for a large scale site in a city centre.
• Experience working with main contractors or subcontractors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set out works and ensure clear understanding by team.
• Review drawings and specifications for the team.
• Conduct quality reviews and testing of materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental regulations

Self-management

Education

Third level qualification in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

We are recruiting for a Site Engineer to join our building team in Galway!

What’s your mission

• Set out the works and ensure that foremen and operatives clearly understand the information provided
• Review information from drawings, specifications, etc. to foremen, operatives, subcontractors, so that they clearly understand what is required
• Test materials as directed by your supervisor/line manager in accordance with the relevant specifications
• Quality reviews on site with regard to rebar and concrete placement
• Review of technical submissions prior to upload to design team to ensure that the correct areas of work are addressed
• Overview of concrete testing and results
• Directing subcontractors in some instances with regard to works to be carried out
• Preparation of technical method statements
• Traffic management on site, being able to coordinate works within a busy location
• Record all daily activities, relevant information and occurrences in your site diary
• Pursue, proactively your own development and training (i.e. complete the work-based development programme in a timely manner)
• Conduct your work in a safe manner – correct and report those who do not
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with all personnel
• Monitor and check setting out instruments and testing equipment
• Maximise profit through your day-to-day actions: good self-management, accuracy in own work, elimination of re-work
• Follow directions and attend meetings as required

Who are we looking for?

• A third level qualification in Engineering
• Proven experience in setting out or working as a Site engineer in previous roles
• Experience working with a main contractor, subcontractor, surveying firm or similar preferred
• Experience managing traffic for a large scale site in a city centre location
• Good understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office, Project, PowerPoint etc.

What’s in it for you?

Opportunities! Opportunities to work with a great team on some of Irelands largest, dynamic and most exciting construction and civil engineering projects. Opportunity to develop your skills to the highest industry standards at one of the country\'s largest construction firms.

We are committed to our employees and offer strong competitive salaries along with benefits such as:

• 8% pension contribution
• 26 days annual leave
• Private Health Insurance
• Generous annual leave
• 2 Wellbeing days annually
• Learning & Development opportunities - internal progression is encouraged and fostered
• Company vehicles (role dependent)
• and many more great perks.

Your work environment

People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We’re on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Who are we?

The art of building is about building for communities; it’s about building for life.

Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.

Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.

Our recruitment process, what you need to know?

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to let us know.

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