Site Engineer, Cork

Pivotal Recruitment Limited; Cork; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days leave

Company pension scheme

Full‑time permanent position

Career progression

Professional development

Cork project experience

Job summary

Pivotal Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Site Engineer for a permanent role in Cork, Ireland. You will work under the Project Manager and Site Manager, providing technical support and delivering setting-out, levelling and surveying to ensure the project meets drawings, specs and quality standards.

The role emphasizes coordination with subcontractors and design teams, maintaining records, and contributing to the project programme while upholding Health & Safety and QA/QC standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Engineer in the construction industry.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience on construction projects in Ireland is desirable.
• Strong setting-out, levelling and surveying experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and surveying software advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and engineering support to the Project Manager and Site Manager.
• Carry out setting out, levelling and surveying of works.
• Ensure setting out and engineering works meet drawings, specs and project requirements.
• Review drawings and specs, identify discrepancies.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, consultants and design teams.
• Monitor subcontractor works for quality and compliance.
• Assist planning to achieve the construction programme milestones.
• Maintain accurate site records and as-built documentation.
• Prepare RFIs and design queries for project teams.
• Liaise with design team to resolve technical queries.
• Carry out quality inspections and QA/QC documentation.

Skills

Setting out

Levelling

Surveying

AutoCAD

Quality control

Health & Safety

Project coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Relevant Civil/Construction Engineering degree

Tools

Total Station

GPS

Job description

Job Specification - Site Engineer

Location: Cork, Ireland
Project: Construction Project
Role Type: Full-time, permanent

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Site Engineer to join one of our client's project teams on a construction project in Cork.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer to take a key role in the technical and engineering delivery of a high-quality project while continuing to develop their career within an established construction team.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Manager, Site Manager and wider project team to ensure works are delivered safely, accurately, on programme and to the highest quality standards.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide technical and engineering support to the Project Manager, Site Manager and wider project team.
• Carry out setting out, levelling and surveying of works using appropriate equipment.
• Ensure all setting out and engineering works are completed accurately and in accordance with drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Review construction drawings, specifications and technical information, identifying and resolving any discrepancies or potential issues.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, consultants, design teams and other members of the project team.
• Monitor subcontractor works to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and required quality standards.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of site activities to ensure the construction programme and key milestones are achieved.
• Maintain accurate engineering and site records, including setting-out information, surveys, inspections, site diaries and as-built documentation.
• Prepare and manage RFIs, technical submittals, design queries and other relevant project documentation.
• Liaise with the design team and consultants to resolve technical queries and ensure required information is available in line with the construction programme.
• Carry out quality inspections and ensure works comply with the Quality Management System.
• Assist with QA/QC documentation, inspections and testing requirements.
• Identify technical and construction issues at an early stage and work with the project team to implement effective solutions.
• Monitor materials and ensure they comply with project specifications and quality requirements.
• Assist with the coordination and supervision of subcontractors and site teams.
• Monitor progress and report potential delays or technical issues to the Site Manager and Project Manager.
• Assist with inspections, snagging, completion and handover of works.
• Attend site, technical and project meetings as required.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of the Safety Management System.
• Ensure all engineering activities are carried out in accordance with relevant Health & Safety regulations, procedures and quality standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Site Engineer within the construction industry.
• Relevant Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience working on construction projects in Ireland is highly desirable.
• Strong setting-out, levelling and surveying experience.
• Experience using Total Station, GPS and other relevant surveying equipment.
• Good knowledge of construction drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant engineering software would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing and site operations.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and supporting day-to-day site activities.
• Good understanding of quality control and site documentation requirements.
• Ability to identify and resolve technical issues effectively.
• Excellent organisational, planning and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively on own initiative and as part of the wider project team.
• Self-motivated with a proactive and detail-focused approach.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and quality requirements within the construction industry.

Benefits

• 21 days' annual leave
• Company pension scheme following successful completion of probation
• Full-time, permanent position
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Ongoing professional development
• Opportunity to work on high-quality construction projects in Cork

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Engineer to join an established construction team and take a key engineering role on a project in Cork.

The successful candidate will work alongside experienced industry professionals in a challenging and rewarding project environment while benefiting from a competitive employment package and excellent opportunities for long-term career progression and professional development.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality and in accordance with GDPR regulations.