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Site Engineer

DB Recruitment
Department:Construction
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Galway
Location:Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Experience:Mid-Senior level
Estimated Salary:€45,000 - €65,000
Skills:
ENGINEERINGCONSTRUCTIONSITE MANAGEMENTQUALITY ASSURANCERISK ASSESSMENTTEMPORARY WORKSCOMMUNICATIONLEADERSHIP
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Job Description

Posted on: February 6, 2026

About The Role Ensure that the required site engineering and and technical duties are carried out as per the instruction of the senior engineer to enable the Works to be constructed as per the required design to the specified quality while employing safe systems of works Key Duties & Responsibilities Review of the design and associated programme of works in conjunction with the Senior Engineer and extended construction team. Take instruction from the Senior Engineer and take responsibility for understanding both short term and long terms goals. Communicate with the Senior Engineer and the wider construction team daily to understand key priorities. Once established in the role, provide necessary leadership to any assistant engineering staff reporting directly to you. Upload weekly RFI (Request for Information) Schedules and discuss in detail with the Senior Engineer to understand and technical details subject to further clarification / possible change. Understand the programme and take responsibility for understanding in advance when design information is required. Where design may be late and cause possible impact to the programme, clearly report this to the Senior Engineer. Under direction from the Senior Engineer, take responsibility for providing the required setting out and dimensional control on site. Agree how the primary control is to be established for the Works with the Senior Engineer and procedures for ongoing monitoring of same. Review all applicable Inspection and Test Plans that provide the necessary inspections and hold points during construction Generate method statements and risk assessments in conjunction with the wider team timely, ensuring buildability and safe systems of works are prioritised at all times. Under direction from the Senior Engineer, learn about how we implement temporary works within your scope of works with a view to being responsible for same when you reach the appropriate level of competence and experience. Maintain a detailed diary with relevant information as agreed with the Senior Engineer. Ensure the project standard for record keeping is followed. Through agreement with the Senior Engineer, understand and employ the project / company quality system to ensure the required quality assurance is being adopted for all trades.. As the works progress populate the NCR (non-conformance report) register and maintain during construction. Prior to completion understand your involvement in the close out process. Take responsibility for any snags you are directed to. Hold sub-contractors to account, close out all snags by timely so as not to affect handover. Under direction from the Senior Engineer, provide any items of learning to include in the Schedule of Lessons Learnt at the end of the project and at relevant times during its execution. Requirements

  • Relevant Engineering Degree
  • Must have an ability to work within a dynamic team of professionals
  • Must have an ability to perform multiple tasks at a high level of quality
  • Must have an ability to work well within a deadline environment
  • Minimum of 3 years experience with a Main Contractor in Ireland or the UK
  • Motivated individual that likes to work in a fast-moving environment
  • Excellent communication skills

Benefits Career progression Competitive salary Benefits package

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