Student Engineer

Walls Construction; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Professional subscription support

Career progression

Job summary

Walls Construction is seeking a proactive Student Engineer to support Site and Senior Engineers on construction sites in Ireland. You will assist with surveying, setting-out, and recording quality checks, while progressively taking on more responsibility under supervision.

You'll help maintain drawings, daily site diaries, and document issues, reporting any discrepancies to the Site Engineer. This role offers hands-on learning and career progression within our team.

Qualifications

• Assisting with surveying and setting-out activities.
• Carrying out quality checks on works.
• Maintaining site and drawing records.
• Recording labour and resources on site.
• Reporting discrepancies to engineers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surveying and setting-out activities.
• Complete as-built surveys and cube register updates.
• Update pour charts and pre-/post-pour checks.
• Maintain daily site diary and site records.
• Review drawings for changes and update registers.
• Report defects or issues to Site/Senior Engineer.

Skills

Surveying

Setting-out

Quality checks

Drawing review

Site diary

Reporting

Job description

Student Engineer

Student Engineers are assigned to assist a Site Engineer or Senior Engineer with day-to-day engineering and quality activities on site. Initially, they assist with surveying and setting-out tasks, gradually developing the knowledge and confidence to carry out setting-out independently under appropriate supervision.

Duties

• Assisting with surveying and setting-out activities.

• Completing as-built surveys and maintaining accurate records.

• Making concrete cubes, carrying out slump tests, and updating the cube register.

• Updating concrete pour charts.

• Completing pre- and post-pour checks.

• Carrying out quality checks on internal and external works.

• Inspecting and recording firestopping works.

• Updating the drawing register and reviewing new/revised drawings for changes.

• Completing the daily site diary.

• Recording labour, plant, and other resources on site.

• Reporting any discrepancies, defects, or issues to the Site Engineer or Senior Engineer.

Rewards & Benefits

• A competitive and attractive rewards package, including car allowance, pension scheme, professional subscription support, and additional benefits.

• Opportunities for increased responsibility, continued professional development, and long-term career progression within the organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion at Walls Construction

At Walls Construction, we believe diversity strengthens our business and inclusion drives innovation. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and valued.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race, or membership of the Travelling community.

Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any support.