Job Title:
Site Engineer
Location:
Letterkenny, Donegal
Project Type:
Commercial Development
Employment Type:
Full-Time, Permanent
Reporting To:
Project Manager / Contracts Manager
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced
Senior Engineer
to join our project team on a large-scale
commercial construction project in Carrick-on-Shannon
. The successful candidate will take ownership of engineering activities on site, manage junior engineers, liaise with subcontractors, ensure technical accuracy, and contribute to the safe and timely delivery of the project.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee
setting out, levels, and surveying activities
using GPS, Total Station, and AutoCAD.
* Interpret and implement
design drawings, specifications and construction plans
.
* Manage
quality control
on site; maintain detailed
QA records
and
as-built drawings
.
* Coordinate with
project management, design teams, subcontractors and suppliers
.
* Supervise and mentor
junior engineers and site staff
.
* Implement
health, safety and environmental standards
in compliance with company and statutory policies.
* Track
construction progress
, highlighting risks and resolving design or technical issues.
* Complete
RFI submissions, method statements, ITPs, and daily site reports
.
* Ensure materials comply with specs and approve technical submittals.
* Attend
site meetings
and support programme planning with site management.
Skills & Experience Required
* Bachelor's Degree in
Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering
, or related discipline.
* 5+ years' experience
in site engineering on building or commercial projects in Ireland or the UK.
* Strong
setting out and surveying experience
.
* Proficient in
AutoCAD, Microsoft Office
and surveying instruments.
* Strong knowledge of
BCAR
, Irish Building Regulations, and construction standards.
* Excellent
communication and coordination skills
.
* Proven ability to
lead teams
and work to tight project deadlines.
* Full
Irish/UK driving licence
.
Desirable
* Experience working with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors.
* Commercial build experience (offices, retail, schools, healthcare, etc.).
* Safe Pass and manual handling certificates (required before site start).
* Temporary Works or PSDP/PSCS knowledge an advantage.
Package
* Competitive salary based on experience.
* Company vehicle / travel allowance.
* Pension scheme.
* Career progression opportunities within a growing company.
* Support for CPD and chartership.