About This Role

On of our clients is now recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer. Responsible for the technical delivery and day-to-day coordination of civil engineering works on site

Key Responsibilities

* Establish and maintain survey control points
* Set out works accurately in accordance with drawings and specifications
* Check line, level, dimensions and completed works
* Review drawings and identify discrepancies or missing information
* Raise technical queries and RFIs where required
* Prepare, update and monitor the project programme
* Produce short-term and weekly look-ahead programmes
* Track progress against the programme and report potential delays
* Coordinate daily site activities, labour and subcontractors
* Coordinate plant, materials, deliveries and site access
* Ensure site teams are working from the latest drawings
* Resolve day-to-day technical and operational issues
* Monitor workmanship and quality of completed works
* Maintain site diaries, progress photographs and project records
* Prepare progress reports using Microsoft Word
* Prepare and update drawings and as-built information using AutoCAD
* Liaise with supervisors, subcontractors, consultants and client representatives
* Assist with site meetings and progress updates
* Ensure works are completed safely and in accordance with approved methods
* Report significant issues to the Project or Contracts Manager

Location
Cork
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
€45,000
Sector
Engineering
Posted
24 August 2026
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