Structural Site Agent

Wills Bros Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days’ annual leave plus bank hols

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in Service benefit (4x basic)

Income Protection

Digital Doctor

Bike to Work scheme

Professional development including Eng

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Wills Bros Group is seeking an experienced Structures Agent to join the Dublin Airport West Apron Vehicle Underpass project. The role focuses on piling, reinforced concrete works and tunnelling within a live airfield environment, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while coordinating with JV partners and airport operations.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in sites with heavy civils, strong leadership, and a track record delivering complex structures under strict safety constraints.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 5–7 years’ experience in Site Agent, Structures Agent, Senior Section Engineer or Bridge Engineer.
• Experience with structures, reinforced concrete, piling, tunnelling or large infrastructure works.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver underpass / tunnel works including piling, precast installation and RC structures.
• Oversee daily site operations in a live airfield environment ensuring safety and operational compliance.
• Lead and coordinate site engineers, foremen, subcontractors and JV partners.
• Support Project Manager in programme planning, sequencing and interface with live airport operations.
• Deliver works beneath active taxiways and runway infrastructure with safe phasing and coordination.
• Prepare programmes, RAMS, method statements, temporary works and ITPs.
• Lead daily briefings and coordination meetings aligned to airside access constraints.
• Monitor progress, productivity, quality and commercial performance of packages.
• Identify and resolve technical/design challenges on complex structures and tunnelling works.
• Coordinate with DAA, design teams and stakeholders; support procurement, planning and reporting.
• Promote Health, Safety, Security & Environmental culture.

Skills

Leadership

Site team management

Problem solving

Coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

SharePoint

MS Office 365

Job description

Join Wills Bros delivering the Dublin Airport West Apron Vehicle Underpass, a landmark 1km long vehicular underpass project beneath live taxiways and runway infrastructure using top-down construction techniques.

Overview

Wills Bros Ltd are delivering the West Apron Vehicle Underpass Project at Dublin Airport a landmark infrastructure scheme providing direct connectivity between the East and West Aprons via a cut-and-cover underpass beneath active taxiways and runway infrastructure.

We are seeking an experienced Structures Agent (Piling/ Reinforced Concrete Engineering / Heavy Civils) to join the project team as part of a Joint Venture delivery model, taking ownership of key elements of this complex, safety-critical aviation project.

This role is ideally suited to a Site Agent, Senior Section Engineer, Structures Agent or Bridge Engineer with experience in structures, reinforced concrete, heavy civils, piling, tunnelling, or large infrastructure works.

You will play a critical role in delivering high-quality civil engineering works in a live operational airport environment, ensuring minimal disruption to airfield operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver underpass / tunnel works, including piling, precast installation and reinforced concrete structures
• Oversee daily site operations within a live airfield environment, ensuring compliance with strict DAA safety and operational requirements
• Lead and coordinate site engineers, section engineers, foremen, subcontractors, and JV partners
• Support the Project Manager in programme planning, sequencing, and interface management with live airport operations
• Deliver works beneath and adjacent to active taxiways and runway infrastructure, ensuring safe phasing and coordination
• Prepare and manage programmes, RAMS, method statements, temporary works, and ITPs
• Lead daily briefings / coordination meetings, aligned to airside access constraints
• Monitor progress, productivity, quality, and commercial performance of assigned packages
• Identify and resolve technical, design, and constructability challenges on complex structures and tunnelling works
• Coordinate with DAA, design teams, and key stakeholders
• Support procurement, planning, logistics, and reporting activities
• Promote and drive a strong Health, Safety, Security & Environmental culture

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
• 5–7 years’ experience as a Site Agent, Structures Agent, Senior Section Engineer, or Bridge Engineer
• Structures / reinforced concrete works
• Tunnelling, or underpass construction (highly desirable)
• Experience working in live operational environments (airport, rail, utilities or similar)
• Background with a main contractor or civil engineering subcontractor
• Strong knowledge of Irish Health, Safety & Environmental regulations
• Experience working under strict safety, security, and operational constraints
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, MS Project
• Strong leadership experience managing site teams and subcontractors
• Ability to challenge designs, solve problems, and deliver in complex environments
• Full clean EU driving licence
• Meet all regulatory security requirements, including clearance by national aviation authorities and An Garda Síochána to obtain and maintain airside security clearance and an Airport ID pass.
• Experience on airport / aviation projects
• Background as a Structures Agent, Bridge Engineer, Section Engineer, or Package Manager
• Experience in piling, tunnelling, RC structures, or underpass construction
• Experience working adjacent to live taxiways, runways, or high-risk interfaces
• Knowledge of NEC Contracts
• Experience in temporary works, drainage, utilities, and infrastructure integration

What We Offer

• 24 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Death in Service benefit (4x basic salary).
• Income Protection.
• Digital Doctor.
• Bike to Work scheme.
• Company-funded professional development, including courses, certifications, and memberships in accredited bodies such as Engineers Ireland.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A supportive, collaborative working environment.
• The chance to contribute to high-profile, impactful projects.

If you are a motivated Structure Agent looking to contribute to a high-profile infrastructure project and grow your career with a leading tier 1 main contractor, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please note: We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.