Site Engineer

Coffey; Ireland; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffey is looking for a dedicated individual to manage site operations in Ireland. The role involves ensuring health and safety compliance, overseeing site management, and coordinating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, relevant construction experience, and a clean Irish/EU driving license. This position offers the opportunity to work within a family-owned firm known for delivering critical infrastructure projects safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• At least a degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Must be a member of the relevant Professional Institution.
• Relevant construction experience and performance on similar projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and report unsafe situations.
• Familiarize with project contracts and manage changes.
• Plan and organize site operations to meet deadlines.

Skills

Site management

Safety compliance

Quality control

Planning and organizing

Education

Degree in engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

About The Role

HSQE (Health, Safety, Quality & Environment)

• Read and understand the Company's Safety Statement and ensure it is brought to the notice of any employee under your control.
• Ensure that information affecting the health and safety of any person on a proposed site is brought to the attention of the Regional Director/Project Manager/Site Agent, in particular:
  • Underground services
  • Ground conditions affecting the stability of excavations or safety of operatives (soil, water table, toxic substances, gases, etc.)
• Report to Site Manager any unsafe situation observed on site.
• Carry out your own work in a safe manner, take precautions when working on or near public roads or water, wear necessary protective clothing or equipment.
• Ensure that records are maintained of any underground services laid on site and that, wherever possible, these are defined by marker posts and signs during construction.
• When the Project Manager/Site Agent is absent, assume the temporary role for Health and Safety and Environmental Issues.
• Familiarise yourself with the company's HSQE management systems.
• Be familiar with current statutory requirements in relation to HSE legislation or know where to obtain correct information.
• Maintain compliance with all safety requirements.
• Execute quality control in accordance with company procedures, method statements, quality plans and inspection and test plans.
• Check materials and work in progress for compliance with specified requirements.
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with the RAMS & Design.

Planning

• Be familiar with the Form of Contract on the Project and understand how variations or change orders affect the program and costs.
• Understand the program and the impact of any overruns on costs and manpower.
• Plan work and efficiently organise plant and site facilities to meet programme deadlines.
• Liaise with the Project Manager/planner regarding construction programme and constraints.

Site Management & Liaison

• Check and understand Specifications, Drawings and other Contract Documents.
• Set out, level and survey the site in accordance with Drawings and Specification.
• Prepare Labour, Plant & Material Returns.
• Prepare As-built drawings, technical reports and site diary.
• Liaise with purchasing department to ensure purchase orders adequately define the specified requirements.
• Requisition materials and plant.
• Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, site supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project.
• Manage day‑to‑day site operations, supervising and monitoring site labour force and subcontractor work.
• Resolve technical issues with employer’s representatives, suppliers, subcontractors and statutory authorities.

About You

Requirements

• A degree in engineering or equivalent experience to support your competency in the role.
• A member of the relevant Professional Institution.
• Relevant construction experience and performance on similar projects with a commitment to carry out the project safely in an environmentally friendly way.
• Full clean Irish/EU driver licence.
• Authorised to work in Ireland (e.g. stamp 4 or critical skills permit).

About Us

Coffey is a family‑owned water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist established in 1974. We are passionate about safety and have been delivering critical infrastructure projects on time and within budget for nearly 50 years. The hallmarks of our contracts are innovative solutions, engineering ingenuity, professional construction management and adherence to the highest safety and quality standards.