Site Engineer

Overview

Lead engineering on a large residential build, managing surveys, QA and site teams.

Key Responsibilities

• rfi submissions
• material approval
• quality control
• surveying
• progress tracking
• coordination

Tasks

-Complete RFI submissions, method statements, ITPs, and daily site reports. -Ensure materials comply with specs and approve technical submittals. -Manage quality control on site; maintain detailed QA records and as-built drawings. -Implement health, safety and environmental standards in compliance with company and statutory policies. -Oversee setting out, levels, and surveying activities using GPS, Total Station, and AutoCAD. -Attend site meetings and support programme planning with site management. -Track construction progress, highlighting risks and resolving design or technical issues. -Coordinate with project management, design teams, subcontractors and suppliers. -Interpret and implement design drawings, specifications and construction plans. -Supervise and mentor junior engineers and site staff.

Requirements

• 5+ years
• autocad
• civil engineering
• bcar
• leadership
• driving licence

What You Bring

We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join our project team on a large-scale residential construction project in Co. Galway. The successful candidate will take ownership of engineering activities on site, manage junior engineers, liaise with subcontractors, ensure technical accuracy, and contribute to the safe and timely delivery of the project. -5+ years’ experience in site engineering on building or commercial projects in Ireland or the UK. -2-3 relevant engineering experience -Excellent communication and coordination skills. -Temporary Works or PSDP/PSCS knowledge an advantage. -Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related discipline. -Ideally experience working on residential construction -Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and surveying instruments. -Full Irish/UK driving licence. -Strong knowledge of BCAR, Irish Building Regulations, and construction standards. -Proven ability to lead teams and work to tight project deadlines. -Safe Pass and manual handling certificates (required before site start). -Strong setting out and surveying experience.

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About Highr

-Born in Sligo, Ireland, the firm set out to redefine construction recruitment by focusing on quality relationships rather than volume. -It partners with main contractors, developers, civil‑engineering outfits, and consultancies, diving deep into project-specific staffing needs. -Operating as a private company since its founding, it has built a sustainable niche without external funding or public listing. -Typical assignments range from placing engineers and project managers to specialists in technical and white‑collar roles. -Its personalized, consultative approach ensures candidates land roles aligned with careers and firms secure talent tailored to their projects. -What sets it apart is its boutique style—small team, local roots, global reach—with a big‑firm mindset on service delivery.

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