Senior Site Engineer – Residential (South East, Waterford)A Senior Site Engineer is requiredfor a leading residential developerworking on a major 120+ unit housing development in the South East, Waterford.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to take a senior role on a long-term residential project, overseeing technical delivery and mentoring junior staff.
The successful candidate will play a key role within the site management team, ensuring the project is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality.
Duties:
• Lead setting out, surveying, and levelling works using GPS, total stations, and related equipment.
• Oversee construction works to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and building regulations.
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to junior engineers and site staff.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager, Site Manager, subcontractors, and design teams for smooth project delivery.
• Maintain and review daily site records, quality checks, and progress reports.
• Assist in planning, scheduling, and sequencing of site activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Resolve complex technical issues and contribute to problem-solving on site.
• Support materials management, logistics, and subcontractor coordination.
Requirements:
• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience as a Site Engineer, ideally on residential or housing developments.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction processes, quality standards, and site coordination.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring junior engineers.
• Proficient in setting out equipment, Auto CAD, Microsoft Office, and relevant site software.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a site management team.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach to project delivery.
Salary & Benefits:
• Salary circa€75–85k, depending on experience.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Long-term career progression with further projects planned in the region.
If you are a Senior Site Engineer with extensive residential construction experience and are interested in a long-term leadership role in Dungarvan, please send your CV or contact Amy Maguire for a confidential discussion.
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