Site Engineering Lead: Civil & Water Infra

Farrans Construction; Galway; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Farrans Construction is seeking a civil engineering professional to oversee daily site inspection and ensure quality of work onsite. The role focuses on delivering within time and budget while aligning with industry standards.

You will lead site engineers and coordinate with the Site Agent, driving health, safety and quality performance across projects. With a degree in civil engineering and at least 5 years' experience on large-scale civil or water infrastructure works, you will manage teams,

Qualifications

• Educated to degree standard in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience delivering large-scale civil engineering or water infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to plan works and manage engineering teams with multiple stakeholders.
• Valid Safe Pass card.
• Strong understanding of Irish building regulations, Irish Water standards, legislation and H&S requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Full, clean driving licence.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead, influence and collaborate at all levels.
• High level of attention to detail with strong organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Manage site engineers and support the Site Agent and supervisors with day-to-day site operations.
• Support the site agent to deliver health, safety, environmental and quality performance.
• Responsible for quality control, understanding of specifications, and DWI requirements.
• Provide engineering support to resolve technical problems and answer queries.
• Proactively resolve unexpected technical difficulties and other problems.
• Provide and maintain setting out and dimensional control for accurate construction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Planning

Attention to detail

Independent work

Client coordination

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Full driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Farrans Construction is seeking a civil engineering professional to oversee daily site inspection and ensure quality of work onsite. The role focuses on delivering within time and budget while aligning with industry standards.

You will lead site engineers and coordinate with the Site Agent, driving health, safety and quality performance across projects. With a degree in civil engineering and at least 5 years' experience on large-scale civil or water infrastructure works, you will manage teams,