Excel Recruitment is delighted to partner with a leading residential developer to recruit a high-calibre Site Engineer for their team in Kildare. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-profile projects while benefiting from a competitive salary and strong career progression opportunities.
This permanent position offers the chance to join a highly regarded development team delivering large-scale residential projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in site coordination, setting out, and quality assurance, working closely with subcontractors to ensure exceptional standards are consistently met.
Responsibilities for Site Engineer
1. Coordinate and manage technical drawings, setting-out data, and on-site surveys for all stages of the build
2. Provide setting-out for groundworks, RC frames, services, and housing plots, ensuring alignment with design specifications
3. Supervise subcontractor activity across groundwork, concrete frame, and civil engineering phases
4. Liaise with solicitors by preparing and issuing survey data for legal documentation
5. Drive quality control on-site, monitoring workmanship and maintaining accurate quality assurance records
6. Cultivate productive relationships with subcontractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with a high attention to detail
Requirements for Site Engineer
7. Engineering degree (Level 8) with a minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a similar role
8. Background in residential or contracting environments, with RC frame experience a distinct advantage
9. Strong time-management and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple streams of work simultaneously
10. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
11. High level of initiative, accuracy, and attention to detail
12. Willingness to take ownership of responsibilities and contribute as part of a collaborative site team
Benefits for Site Engineer
13. Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
14. Comprehensive pension scheme with employer matching
15. Full health insurance through a leading provider
16. Life assurance and income protection
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, apply below or email to arrange a confidential chat. I'm always happy to advise on roles in the construction market.