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Setting Out Engineer (Progression to Senior Site Engineer)
Project: Large‑scale commercial building project currently underway in Portlaoise
Role Type: Full‑time, permanent (with clear progression path)
Role Overview
We are looking for a Setting Out Engineer to join one of our client’s site teams, a leading main contractor, on a major commercial project. The successful candidate will deliver accurate setting out and surveying works and will be given the opportunity to progress to a Senior Site Engineer role within 6‑12 months, as part of our long‑term site team development.
Key Responsibilities
Checking plans, drawings, and quantities for accuracy of calculations.
Monitoring and interpreting contract design documents issued by the client or architect.
Liaising with consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, and quantity surveyors.
Attending meetings and liaising with clients and their representatives, keeping them updated on progress.
Planning work and efficiently organising site facilities, labour, and materials to meet agreed timelines.
Resolving unexpected technical issues and other problems that may arise during construction.
Carrying out setting out, levelling, and surveying of the site.
Overseeing Quality Control and ensuring full implementation of the company’s Health & Safety policy.
Preparing site reports, records, and documentation as required.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar engineering/setting out role.
A relevant engineering degree (Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Surveying, or related).
Strong written communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Confident and proficient user of Microsoft Office, including Project and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently and contribute proactively to a dynamic site team.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Civil Engineering, Construction, and Building Construction
Locations
Kildare, County Kildare; Portlaoise, County Laois; Newbridge, County Kildare
Salary
€65,000.00 – €70,000.00
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