Site Engineer

Talent-Curve; Wexford; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent-Curve is seeking a Setting Out Engineer for a large-scale residential development in Wexford. You will join the project team and work with Site Management and Engineering teams to ensure setting out aligns with drawings, specifications and programme.

The role involves surveying, interpreting drawings, checking levels, liaising with site managers and subcontractors, maintaining records, and ensuring health and safety standards on site.

Qualifications

• A degree, diploma or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction or a related discipline.
• Experience as Setting Out Engineer on residential, commercial or civil projects.
• Strong practical setting-out experience for buildings, roads, drainage and external works.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specs and engineering information.
• Team player who can also work independently on site tasks.
• Solid understanding of health and safety on active construction sites.
• Experience on a large-scale residential development is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out accurate setting out and surveying of residential units, roads, drainage, utilities and associated civil works.
• Interpret and work from construction drawings, specifications and digital models.
• Check dimensions, levels and alignment of completed works to ensure design compliance.
• Liaise with Site Managers, Engineers, subcontractors and other project stakeholders to resolve setting-out issues.
• Undertake regular quality checks and provide accurate records of completed works.
• Monitor works against drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies.
• Assist with surveying, as-built information and preparation of site records.
• Maintain accurate site documentation and communicate technical information clearly to the project team.
• Ensure all setting-out activities comply with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Reading drawings & specs

Team collaboration

Health & safety on site

Independent on-site working

Education

Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Setting Out Engineer Residential Development

Location: Wexford

Salary: €Competitive DOE

Our client, an established Irish contractor, is seeking a setting out engineer to join the project team on a large-scale residential development in Wexford. The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of the development, working closely with the Site Management and Engineering teams to ensure all works are accurately set out and constructed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and programme requirements. The project includes the construction of residential units together with extensive associated civil works, roads, drainage, utilities and services infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out accurate setting out and surveying of residential units, roads, drainage, utilities and associated civil works.
• Interpret and work from construction drawings, specifications and digital models.
• Check dimensions, levels and alignment of completed works to ensure compliance with design requirements.
• Liaise closely with Site Managers, Engineers, subcontractors and other project stakeholders to resolve setting-out and technical issues.
• Undertake regular quality checks and provide accurate records of completed works.
• Monitor works against drawings and specifications and identify any discrepancies or potential issues at an early stage.
• Assist with surveying, as-built information and the preparation of relevant site records.
• Maintain accurate site documentation and communicate technical information clearly to the wider project team.
• Ensure all setting-out activities are completed in line with health and safety requirements and project procedures.

Candidate Requirements

• A degree, diploma or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction or a related discipline.
• Previous experience working as a Setting Out Engineer on residential, commercial or civil engineering projects.
• Strong practical experience in setting out buildings, roads, drainage and external works.
• Good knowledge of construction methods, site procedures and civil engineering principles.
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and engineering information.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a site-based team while also managing tasks independently.
• A strong understanding of health and safety requirements on active construction sites.
• Previous experience on a large-scale residential development would be highly advantageous