Site Engineer: Set-Out, Coordination & Quality

Sisk; Limerick; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Comprehensive health, wellbeing and-ls

Career development opportunities

Total Rewards programme

Job summary

Sisk is seeking an Engineer to set out and manage site dimensional control on complex projects across Ireland, the UK and Europe. The role focuses on quality, safety and efficient sequencing of works, with mentoring of junior engineers.

You will work with design teams, planners and suppliers to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and site surveys, while integrating digital tools and promoting innovation.

Qualifications

• Essential: three years post-qualification experience in the sector or project-based environment.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles and coordination.
• Setting out proficiency with total stations, EDMs, lasers and dumpy levels.
• Ability to check drainage and reinforcement installations.
• Articulate and numerate with ability to produce objective reports.
• Initiative, resilience and problem-solving ability.
• Experience across piling, geotechnical, substructures, superstructures and facades.

Responsibilities

• Set out works in line with drawings, specifications and site surveys.
• Liaise with planners to align programmes and supplier outputs.
• Check materials and works for compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Contribute to Inspection and Test Plans and ensure supply chain provides required test data.
• Raise and resolve RFIs with client representatives, suppliers, subcontractors and statutory bodies.
• Maintain quality control and records in line with method statements and inspection procedures.
• Review subcontractor drawings and ensure correct use of contract records and specifications.
• Ensure purchase orders define technical requirements accurately.
• Conduct regular audits of DPD compliance and performance across projects.
• Ensure integration of digital tools into construction, design and planning processes.
• Supervise and mentor junior or trainee engineers.
• Provide input into measurement and valuation with the project quantity surveyor.
• Maintain site diaries and prepare reports.
• Carry out pre-start condition surveys.
• Manage and record delivered materials including concrete, reinforcement and structural products.
• Assist with installation of site facilities such as hoardings and accommodation.
• Carry out snagging and de-snagging before handover.
• Support safe working practices including reviewing subcontractor safety plans and preparing method statements.
• Actively develop own skills and mentor others through knowledge sharing.

Skills

Setting out & coordination

Total stations / EDMs / lasers / dumpy

Engineering principles & coordination

Reporting & documentation

Piling / geotechnical / substructures

Interpersonal communication

BIM / 3D scanning exposure

Education

Degree or Diploma in Engineering

Chartered or membership in Engineers Ireland / ICE

SMSTS or MSIC certification

First Aid training

Lifting Supervisor certification

Temporary Works Coordinator training

Tools

BIM

3D scanning

Job description

Sisk is seeking an Engineer to set out and manage site dimensional control on complex projects across Ireland, the UK and Europe. The role focuses on quality, safety and efficient sequencing of works, with mentoring of junior engineers.

You will work with design teams, planners and suppliers to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and site surveys, while integrating digital tools and promoting innovation.