New Job Opening: Site Engineer in Galway, Ireland

Job Description

Site Engineer - Galway

5 year project/ Oranmore

We are a well-established contractor delivering high-quality housing developments. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a skilled and motivated Site Engineer to join our team on current and upcoming residential projects.

Role Summary:

The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing engineering operations on-site, with a focus on setting out, surveying, and managing groundworks crews. Experience with Uisce Éireann standards and procedures is essential, along with a proven track record in the residential construction sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform accurate setting out and surveying for house plots, drainage, foundations, and roadways.


• Oversee groundworks activities, ensuring work is carried out according to drawings, specifications, and timelines.


• Liaise with Uisce Éireann on water and wastewater installations, ensuring compliance with regulations.


• Supervise subcontractors and direct labour during civils and infrastructure works.


• Coordinate with design teams, site management, and local authorities.


• Maintain records, daily diaries, QA documentation, and as-built drawings.


• Ensure that health, safety, environmental, and quality standards are upheld on-site.


• Assist with planning and resource scheduling to meet project deadlines.

Requirements:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.


• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Site Engineer role on residential housing developments.


• Strong experience in setting out using GPS, total stations, and levels.


• In-depth knowledge of Uisce Éireann procedures and standards.


• Experience managing or coordinating groundworks and utility crews.


• Proficient in reading technical drawings and specifications.


• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.


• Full driving licence.

For further information please contact Sharon in Brightpath Recruitment 

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