Senior Site Engineer

At Glenveagh, we’re proud to build homes and support communities.

And we build strong teams that enable us to do that.

 As one of Ireland’s Best Large Workplaces in 2025, and the first construction company in Ireland to be accredited with the Gold Investors in Diversity mark, we create a workplace where everyone feels supported, and able to grow their career. We’re looking for people who want to play their part in delivering homes to individuals and families, and all while availing of great benefits and the opportunity for long term career development.

Key Responsibilities & Duties include:

• Check plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations
• Monitor and interpret the contract design documents supplied by the client or architect
• Liaise with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project

• Setting out using a variety of instruments as chosen by the company
• Supervise and monitor subcontractors work
• Report progress of works to Package Manager and highlight any issues
• Provide technical guidance and resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise
• Quality management and BCAR co-ordination

• Adhere to planning, health and safety and environmental standards
• Weekly and monthly reporting of data and information to site teams, key stakeholders and partners
• Other ad hoc duties that the Company may require from time to time

• Degree qualified in Engineering (Civil/Structural)
• Significant experience as a Senior Site Engineer with either a Developer and/or Main Contractor
• Strong setting out experience using equipment such as Total Station and GPS
• Full clean, manual driver’s licence is essential
• Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines in a dynamic fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Strong attention to detail

Our Values

• Collaborative: Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Customer Focused: Strong problem-solving skills with a customer-first mindset
• Safety First: Committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive working environment
• Can-Do: Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with a willingness to go the extra mile
• Innovative: Open to new technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

• Competitive salary in one of Ireland’s fastest growing PLCs with regular compensation reviews 
• Performance related bonus 
• Company Vehicle
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your dependents 
• Contributory pension scheme 
• Tax saver travel and bike to work 
• Paid volunteering days 
• Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Long term illness cover 
• Peace of mind with life assurance 
• Family friendly policies including flexible parental leave, fertility leave, and paid maternity and paternity leaves  
• Employee committees - Employee Network Groups, Sports and Social, Great Place to Work 
• An exciting Wellbeing Programme with events and activities running throughout the year both online and in-person 

Glenveagh is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all sections of the community. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please notify the Talent Acquisition team by contacting [email protected].

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