Site Engineer/Site Manager

Global Professional Consultants; Cork; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Global Professional Consultants is hiring a Site Engineer/Site Manager to be based in Cork. The role offers a path to Project Management within 18 months, under mentorship from anexperienced PM.

You will work across residential and commercial projects, leading the engineering on site and coordinating with design teams and subcontractors. The position requires an Engineering Degree and significant site experience with main or sub-contractors in Ireland or the UK, plus strong safety and

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree.
• Experience in Residential and/or Civil/Groundworks projects.
• Proficiency in use of Total Station.
• 5+ years’ experience with a main contractor / sub-contractor in Ireland or UK.
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated to deliver on safety, quality & programme.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering function on site, ensuring timely availability of construction information and overseeing the planning and execution of technical works.
• Conduct precise setting out using total stations, GPS, laser levels, and other surveying equipment to ensure accuracy in construction.
• Liaise with the design team and stakeholders to ensure drawings and specifications are understood and delivered as intended.
• Coordinate and direct subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring their work aligns with project plans and quality standards.
• Supervise construction sequencing and monitor progress to ensure milestones are achieved.
• Uphold Health & Safety practices and ensure compliance with legislation, company standards, and best practice.
• Apply engineering principles to resolve challenges and contribute to design development, feasibility assessments, and value engineering.
• Maintain a professional image in all dealings with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Experience on site

Team collaboration

Health & Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

Total Station

GPS

Laser levels

Job description

Due to continued growth, new contracts and an extensive pipeline of work, one of Ireland’s top Developers are hiring a Site Engineer/Site Manager to be based in Cork. This role will suit an Engineer looking to progress to Project Management level. They will receive mentorship directly from a well-known and highly experienced Project Manager with the view to progressing to Project Manager level themselves within 18 months.

The successful candidate will be working across various residential and commercia projects.

Duties:

• Lead and manage the engineering function on site, ensuring timely availability of construction information and overseeing the planning and execution of technical works.
• Conduct precise setting out using total stations, GPS, laser levels, and other surveying equipment to ensure accuracy in construction.
• Liaise with the design team and stakeholders to ensure technical drawings and specifications are understood and delivered as intended.
• Coordinate and direct subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring their work aligns with project plans and quality standards.
• Supervise construction sequencing and monitor progress to ensure that key milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Implement and uphold Health & Safety practices and ensure compliance with legislation, company standards, and best practice.
• Apply sound engineering principles to resolve challenges and contribute to design development, feasibility assessments, and value engineering.
• Maintain a professional image in all dealings, communicating effectively with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Engineering Degree
• Experience in Residential and or Civil/Groundworks projects
• Proficiency in use of Total Station
• 5+ years’ experience with a main contractor / sub-contractor in a suitable role in Ireland or UK.
• Strong interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills
• Self-motivating to deliver on safety, quality & programme
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Full driving license

Salary:

• Salary circa €75k – €85k NEG DOE
• Benefits package