Site Engineer

Sigmar Recruitment; Roscommon; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Career progression

Supportive team culture

Job summary

The Site Engineer in Athlone will manage technical operations for a major heritage renovation and extension project valued at €18–20 million, delivering 55 residential units. You will set out, level, and survey site works and oversee construction to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.

Reporting to the project management team, you’ll coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers, maintain site documentation, and drive problem-solving while promoting sustainability and Lean construction

Qualifications

• Previous Site Engineer experience, preferably on large-scale residential or heritage refurbishment projects.
• Relevant engineering degree or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of setting out, site procedures and construction management.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic project team.

Responsibilities

• Set out, level, and survey site works per project specifications.
• Oversee and supervise construction activities to ensure quality, safety and compliance.
• Manage and maintain site documentation and coordinate with management, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Contribute to problem-solving and continuous improvement on site.
• Promote sustainability and innovation throughout project delivery.

Skills

Setting out & surveying

Site management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Heritage projects

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Site Engineer – Athlone

About Your New Employer

We are a specialist recruitment agency representing a leading main contractor delivering award-winning residential and heritage projects across Ireland. With over 15 years’ experience, our client is recognized for innovation, Lean Construction principles, a focus on sustainability, and an excellent track record of quality project delivery across multiple sectors.

About Your New Role

As a Site Engineer, you’ll play a key role in managing technical operations for a major heritage renovation and extension project (valued €18–20 million), delivering 55 residential units in the heart of Athlone.

You will:

• Set out, level, and survey site works per project specifications.
• Oversee and supervise construction activities to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.
• Manage and maintain site documentation and coordinate with project management, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Contribute to problem-solving and continuous improvement on site.
• Promote the integration of sustainability and innovation throughout project delivery.

What Skills You Need

• Previous experience as a Site Engineer, preferably on large-scale residential or heritage refurbishment projects.
• Relevant engineering degree or equivalent.
• Strong technical knowledge of setting out, site procedures, and construction management.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic project team.

What’s on Offer

• Salary of €45,000–€65,000 DOE.
• Key role on a high-profile, €18–20 million heritage development in Athlone.
• Supportive team culture and structured training to foster your professional development.
• Opportunity for career progression with a contractor known for quality and innovation.