Site Engineer

  • Permanent
  • Carlow

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Role: Site Engineer
Location: Carlow
Company Type: Main Contractor
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Job Type: Permanent

Our client is a mid-tier main contractor delivering projects across commercial, education, healthcare, pharmaceutical and heritage sectors. They are recruiting a Site Engineer for a brownfield development on the outskirts of Carlow, where they are building three steel-framed warehouses with office mezzanines and full external works. The role starts in December or January.

Responsibilities

  • Set out the works, from groundworks and foundations through to the steel frame and external works
  • Establish and maintain site control, grids and levels
  • Set out and check foundations and holding-down bolts for the steel portal frames
  • Set out drainage, new utilities, kerbing, permeable paving and retaining walls
  • Check works against drawings and specifications before and after each stage
  • Produce as-builts and keep site records and QA documentation up to date
  • Raise and track RFIs, and resolve technical queries with the design team
  • Support the Site Manager on programme, subcontractor coordination and BCAR records

Requirements

  • Degree in civil or structural engineering, or equivalent
  • Site Engineer experience with a main contractor or civils contractor
  • Experience on industrial or commercial new builds, ideally steel frame
  • Experience setting out external works and drainage
  • Strong setting out skills: total station, GPS and level
  • Valid Safe Pass and site certifications
  • Available for a December or January start

For further information on this role, please contact Colm Fitzpatrick, colm@buildstaff.ie, 0833730244

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  • Permanent
  • Dublin

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Role: Site Engineer
Location: Dublin City Centre and Northside
Company Type: Residential Developer
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Job Type: Permanent

Our client is a residential developer delivering apartment schemes across Dublin city centre and the Northside, with further developments in the pipeline. They are building out their site teams and recruiting Site Engineers for current and upcoming projects.

Responsibilities

  • Set out and survey works, from substructure through to completion
  • Carry out quality inspections and keep site records up to date
  • Check works on site against drawings and specifications
  • Coordinate subcontractors and resolve technical queries with the design team
  • Raise and track RFIs
  • Support the Site Manager on programme, health and safety, and quality
  • Help prepare BCAR and handover documentation

Requirements

  • Degree in civil or structural engineering, or equivalent
  • Site Engineer experience on residential or apartment projects
  • Confident setting out with total station and GPS
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD
  • Valid Safe Pass and site certifications

For further information on this role, please contact Colm Fitzpatrick, colm@buildstaff.ie, 0833730244

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By |2026-10-12T16:30:02+01:0012th October 2026|Comments Off on Site Engineer

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  • Permanent
  • Wexford

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Role: Site Engineer
Location: Wexford Town
Company Type: Plant Hire & Civil Engineering Contractor
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Job Type: Permanent

Our client is a plant hire and civil engineering contractor recruiting a Site Engineer for the demolition and construction of a service station in Wexford Town. This is a setting out focused role on a civils project running from demolition through groundworks to completion.

Responsibilities

  • Take responsibility for setting out and survey control across the site
  • Set out demolition works, groundworks, drainage, foundations and forecourt levels as works progress
  • Work from drawings and specifications to ensure the build matches the design
  • Produce and mark up drawings in AutoCAD
  • Check levels and dimensions ahead of and following each stage of works
  • Keep accurate site records, as built information and progress reports
  • Liaise with the site management team and subcontractors on sequencing and site queries
  • Support quality control and health and safety on site

Requirements

  • Site Engineer experience on civils projects
  • Proficient in AutoCAD
  • Strong setting out and survey control skills
  • Leica experience an advantage, training provided for the right candidate
  • Able to read and work from construction drawings and specifications
  • Good communication and organisational skills
  • Valid Safe Pass and relevant site certifications

For further information on this role, please contact Colm Fitzpatrick, colm@buildstaff.ie, 0833730244

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  • Cork

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Role: Site Engineer
Location: Midleton, Co. Cork
Company Type: Main Contractor
Salary: €50,000-55,000 DOE
Job Type: Permanent

Our client is an established Irish main contractor delivering projects across education, healthcare, residential, commercial and industrial sectors. They are recruiting a Site Engineer for a residential development in Midleton, Co. Cork. This is a setting out focused role on a long-term scheme.

Responsibilities

  • Take responsibility for setting out across the development, covering roads, drainage, foundations and unit layouts
  • Work from drawings and specifications to ensure the build matches the design
  • Check levels and dimensions as works progress across multiple units
  • Keep accurate site records, as built information and progress reports
  • Liaise with the Site Manager and subcontractors on sequencing and site queries
  • Support quality control, BCAR compliance and health and safety

Requirements

  • Proven Site Engineer experience with a main contractor
  • Residential development experience
  • Strong setting out skills, including total station, GPS and level
  • Able to read and work from construction drawings and specifications
  • Good working knowledge of BCAR requirements
  • Valid Safe Pass and relevant site certifications

For further information on this role, please contact Colm Fitzpatrick, colm@buildstaff.ie, 0833730244

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By |2026-09-11T16:30:02+01:0011th September 2026|Comments Off on Site Engineer

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  • Permanent
  • Drogheda

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Role: Site Engineer
Location: Site based, North Leinster
Salary: Negotiable, with a suitable benefits package

Our client is recruiting a Site Engineer to work on residential projects in the North Leinster region. The role is setting out focused and sits alongside the site management team, 

Responsibilities

  • Take responsibility for the day to day setting out on site
  • Ensure the works are built in line with drawings, design details and specification
  • Manage site information, covering specifications, design drawings and design issues
  • Engage with the design team to resolve issues arising during construction
  • Liaise with and support the Site Manager to keep the project running smoothly
  • Deputise for the Site Manager when required
  • Ensure EHS and quality systems are adhered to on site
  • Manage material quality
  • Coordinate with the local authorities
  • Resolve technical difficulties and unexpected problems as they arise
  • Prepare reports as required

Requirements

  • Degree qualified in Construction or Engineering
  • Minimum 3 to 5 years experience in a Site Engineer role
  • Residential experience is essential
  • Strong technical knowledge, attention to detail and problem solving ability
  • Clear understanding of current construction and health and safety regulations
  • Strong communicator, able to work as part of a site team and hit deadlines
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Full clean European driving licence, or working towards one

For further information on this role, please contact Colm Fitzpatrick, colm@buildstaff.ie, 0833730244

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  • Permanent
  • Cork

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Role: Site Engineer
Location: Cork
Company Type: Civil Engineering Contractor
Salary: €55,000 – €70,000 DOE
Job Type: Permanent

Our client is a civil engineering contractor based in Cork. They are recruiting a Site Engineer to take responsibility for setting out and site delivery across their projects. You will be working predominantly on public realm projects for main contractors and public bodies. 

Responsibilities

  • Setting out and survey control across the site
  • Managing and coordinating subcontractors on site
  • Carrying out quality checks against drawings and specifications
  • Keeping accurate site records, as built information and progress reports
  • Liaising with the main contractor and client representatives
  • Supporting health and safety compliance on site

Requirements

  • Site Engineer experience on civils or public realm projects
  • Strong setting out skills, including total station, GPS and level
  • Able to read and work from construction drawings and specifications
  • Experience coordinating subcontractors
  • Good communication and organisational skills
  • Valid Safe Pass and relevant site certifications

For further information on this role, please contact Colm Fitzpatrick, colm@buildstaff.ie, 0833730244

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