Are you looking for a challenging opportunity to work on high-profile projects in the educational sector? As a Site Engineer, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day site management and engineering tasks, ensuring that all works are completed to the highest standards and in line with project specifications. You'll work closely with site teams, subcontractors, and senior management to ensure the project is delivered on time, safely, and efficiently.
This role offers a fantastic chance to develop your career with a leading construction company while working on projects that have a lasting impact on the local community. As a Site Engineer, you'll be responsible for setting out, leveling, and surveying the site, collaborating with the Senior Engineer and the extended construction team to review the design and associated programme of works, ensuring alignment and timely updates.
Responsibilities:
1. Setting out, leveling, and surveying the site
2. Collaborate with the Senior Engineer and the extended construction team to review the design and associated programme of works, ensuring alignment and timely updates
3. Follow instructions from the Senior Engineer, taking responsibility for understanding both short-term and long-term project goals. Regularly assess the plan, noting any changes and responding promptly
4. Once settled in the role, provide leadership to assistant engineering staff under your supervision. Assess mentoring and training needs with guidance from the Senior Engineer
5. Coordinate with the Senior Engineer to ensure the construction team has all necessary information to execute the works effectively
6. Upload weekly Request for Information (RFI) schedules and engage in detailed discussions with the Senior Engineer to clarify technical details and address any potential changes. Raise RFIs for the Senior Engineer's review as needed
7. Comprehend the project programme and anticipate when design information is required. Promptly inform the Senior Engineer of any delays in design that could impact the programme
8. Manage setting out and dimensional control on site, collaborating on primary control procedures and monitoring systems
9. Provide timely information for technical submissions, ensuring compliance with approval timelines
10. Review Inspection and Test Plans for necessary inspections during construction
11. Generate method statements and risk assessments, prioritizing safety and buildability
12. Conduct inspections as directed by the Senior Engineer
13. Learn to implement temporary works within your scope and prepare to take responsibility
14. Maintain a project diary, documenting events that impact the programme or commercial matters
15. Flag design coordination issues to the Senior Engineer and attend weekly design meetings
16. Implement the quality system in coordination with the Senior Engineer and request necessary training
17. Ensure contractor compliance with quality control and oversee inspections
18. Maintain the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) register and provide weekly progress updates
19. Participate in the close-out process, resolving assigned snags promptly
20. Contribute to the Schedule of Lessons Learnt and assist with subcontractor account close-outs
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field
* Minimum of 3 years of experience in a site engineering role, preferably with a main contractor in Ireland
* Proficiency in setting out, surveying, and using engineering tools and software (e.g., AutoCAD, Total Station)
* Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and regulations, including health and safety standards
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders
* Ability to identify and resolve technical issues on site promptly and efficiently
* Experience in leading and mentoring junior engineering staff and collaborating with the wider construction team
* Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
Why this role?
* Gain access to exclusive opportunities before they hit the job boards
* Enjoy a competitive salary package and excellent benefits
* Work on prestigious projects in the educational sector
* Develop your career with a leading construction company
* Enhance your skills and knowledge in construction management and engineering