Site Engineer

Global Professional Consultants; Longford; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants seeks a Site Engineer to join a major rail infrastructure project spanning the Leitrim to Longford corridor. You will support site delivery across multiple locations, contributing to earthworks, drainage, trackside civils and related works.

Degree in Civil Engineering and 2–4 years’ experience are required, with strong setting out and surveying skills (GPS and total station). Irish or UK construction experience is essential and a full driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 2–4 years’ experience in a Site Engineer role.
• Rail, civil infrastructure or heavy civils exposure is desirable.
• Irish or UK construction experience is essential.
• Strong setting out and surveying skills (GPS and total station).
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day site operations across rail infrastructure works between Leitrim and Longford.
• Carry out setting out duties using GPS, total station, and surveying equipment.
• Assist in delivery of earthworks, drainage, trackside civils, and related infrastructure.
• Maintain site records, as-built drawings, and daily progress reports.
• Liaise with site management, rail contractors, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure works align with specifications, drawings and programme.
• Monitor site quality and assist QA/QC documentation.
• Support health & safety compliance across site activities, including RAMS.

Skills

Site operations

Teamwork

Communication

Setting out

Surveying

QA/QC

Health & Safety

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

GPS

Total Station

Surveying equipment

Job description

Site Engineer – Rail Infrastructure Project

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a Site Engineer to join a major rail infrastructure project spanning the Leitrim to Longford corridor. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a nationally significant transport project within a well-established contractor delivering complex civil engineering and rail-related works.

The successful candidate will support site delivery across multiple locations, contributing to the construction, upgrading, and enabling works associated with rail infrastructure improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day site operations across rail infrastructure works between Leitrim and Longford
• Carry out setting out duties using GPS, total station, and surveying equipment
• Assist in the delivery of earthworks, drainage, trackside civils, and associated infrastructure
• Maintain accurate site records, as-built drawings, and daily progress reports
• Liaise with site management, rail contractors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders
• Ensure works are delivered in line with specifications, drawings, and programme requirements
• Monitor site quality and assist with QA/QC documentation
• Support health & safety compliance across all site activities, including permit systems and RAMS
• Assist in resolving technical issues and coordinating works across multiple work fronts

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 2–4 years’ experience in a Site Engineer role
• Previous experience in rail, civil infrastructure, or heavy civils projects is highly desirable
• Irish or UK construction experience is essential
• Strong setting out and surveying skills (GPS and total station experience required)
• Good understanding of site engineering and construction methodologies
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work across multiple active sites and travel within the project corridor
• Full driving licence required

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (€60,000 – €70,000 DOE)
• Opportunity to work on a major rail infrastructure project in Ireland
• Long-term career prospects within a leading civil engineering contractor
• Exposure to complex, large-scale transport infrastructure works
• Strong support from experienced engineering and site management teams