Site Engineer - €65K - Cork

Careeriser-Limited; Cork; On-site; EUR 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Pension

Annual salary reviews

Life assurance

Income protection

Travel schemes

Job summary

Careeriser-Limited is seeking a Site Engineer for a main contractor project in Cork. The role requires HETAC Level 8 engineering qualification and at least two years of relevant experience in Ireland, with demonstrated setting-out and engineering management capabilities.

You will lead site health and safety, QA and compliance, oversee subcontractors, coordinate design reviews and contribute to planning and procurement activities. A robust benefits package accompanies the position.

Qualifications

• HETAC Level 8 Engineering qualification required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ similar experience in Ireland.
• Experience with setting out and managing engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety, quality and compliance across the project, ensuring high standards are maintained throughout delivery.
• Coordinate design reviews, technical queries and timely resolution of design and construction issues.
• Manage subcontractors and specialist service providers to ensure works are delivered in line with programme, quality and commissioning requirements.
• Monitor project progress, provide weekly performance reporting and address potential delays.
• Conduct regular site inspections to maintain quality standards and close-out defects.
• Oversee quality assurance, document control and building control compliance.
• Manage key work packages, sequencing, trade coordination and input into procurement/planning.
• Liaise with utilities providers, local authorities and statutory bodies as required.
• Identify opportunities for build efficiencies through design optimisation and value engineering.
• Lead, mentor and develop site engineering teams and promote a collaborative, quality-driven culture.

Skills

Setting out

Managing engineers

Health and safety

Quality control

Education

HETAC Level 8 Engineering

Job description

Role: Site Engineer

Client: Main Contractor

Essentials: HETAC Level 8 Engineering qualification, minimum of 2 years’ similar experience in Ireland, experience with setting out and managing engineers.

Location: Cork

Salary: Up to €65,000

Package: Annual bonuses, pension, annual salary reviews, life assurance, income protection, travel schemes and more

• Lead health, safety, quality and compliance across the project, ensuring high standards are maintained throughout delivery.
• Coordinate design reviews, technical queries and the timely resolution of design and construction issues.
• Manage subcontractors and specialist service providers to ensure works are delivered in line with programme, quality and commissioning requirements.
• Monitor project progress, provide weekly performance reporting and proactively identify and address potential delays.
• Conduct regular site inspections to maintain quality standards and ensure the timely close-out of defects and outstanding issues.
• Oversee quality assurance processes, document control and compliance with building control requirements.
• Manage key work packages, including sequencing, trade coordination and input into procurement and planning activities.
• Liaise with utilities providers, local authorities, statutory bodies and other external stakeholders as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve build efficiencies through design optimisation, technical challenge and value engineering.
• Lead, mentor and develop site engineering teams while promoting a collaborative, quality-driven and customer-focused culture.