Site Engineer

Location Ireland
Discipline: Construction
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £Negotiable DOE
Contact name: Marie Clear

Contact email: mclear@elkrecruitment.com
Job ref: BH-5598
Published: about 2 hours ago
Startdate: 2025-12-03
At Elk Recruitment, we are looking for a driven Site Engineer to join our client’s growing team based in Tipperary. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Site Engineer to make a real impact in an  innovative and growing organization.
 
Responsibilities:
Site Management and Supervision:
  • Oversee day-to-day engineering activities on-site, ensuring that work is carried out safely and efficiently.
  • Monitor site operations to ensure adherence to project plans, designs, and specifications.
  • Act as the primary technical point of contact for site teams, subcontractors, and consultants.
Technical Support and Problem Solving:
  • Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and designs to provide guidance to site teams.
  • Identify and resolve technical challenges, ensuring that any design or construction issues are addressed promptly.
Quality Assurance:
  • Conduct regular inspections and ensure that construction work meets quality and compliance standards.
  • Ensure materials and workmanship comply with approved drawings, specifications, and industry regulations.
Health and Safety Compliance:
  • Promote and enforce strict adherence to health and safety protocols on-site.
  • Conduct regular safety briefings and inspections to maintain a safe working environment.
Coordination and Communication:
  • Liaise with project managers, architects, and subcontractors to ensure smooth collaboration and progress.
  • Report on-site progress, challenges, and solutions to the Project Manager and Contracts Manager.
Surveying and Setting Out:
  • Perform surveying and setting out of construction works, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
  • Use appropriate equipment and techniques to establish accurate levels, lines, and coordinates.
Documentation and Records:
  • Maintain accurate records of site activities, including daily progress reports, inspection logs, and material deliveries.
  • Ensure timely submission of as-built drawings, test certificates, and other project documentation.
Mentorship and Leadership:
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and site staff, fostering their professional growth.
  • Lead by example in maintaining high standards of professionalism and technical expertise.
 
 
 Qualifications, Key Skills & Competencies
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Proven experience as a Site Engineer in the construction industry, with a minimum of 5 years on-site experience.
  • Experience with large-scale residential, commercial, or infrastructure projects.
  • Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, materials, and standards.
  • Proficiency in surveying and setting out using tools such as Total Stations and GPS equipment.
  • Excellent understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Thorough knowledge of health and safety regulations in construction.
  • Proficiency in relevant software, including AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and project management tools.
 
What’s next
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