Site Engineer

A medium-sized residential developer with over 100 staff and multiple active sites across Cork is seeking a Site Engineer to join the team. You will be based on a large-scale residential development in Cork, ensuring the highest standards of engineering control, safety, and quality.

Role Overview

• Location: Cork (Site-based).
• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time.
• Project Type: Large-scale residential (housing and apartments).

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out setting out, dimensional control, and levelling for groundworks, infrastructure, and structures.
• Supervise subcontractors and ensure works are executed in accordance with construction drawings and specifications.
• Conduct quality control checks, maintain quality records, and manage the snagging process.
• Assist the Site Manager in daily operations, scheduling, and enforcing site health and safety regulations.
• Interpret engineering drawings, identify technical discrepancies early, and resolve them with the design team.
• Maintain accurate site diaries, material records, and progress reports.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of experience working as a Site Engineer, ideally on residential or large-scale building projects.
• Strong proficiency in setting out using Total Station / GPS equipment.
• Solid understanding of Irish Building Regulations, BCAR, and Health & Safety legislation.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Full, clean Irish driving licence.

Benefits & Remuneration

• Competitive salary aligned with experience.
• Fuel allowance reimbursed at the Civil Service mileage rate.
• Strong pipeline of long-term work exclusively within the Cork region (no extensive travel required).
• Career progression opportunities within a stable, growing developer.

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