Site Engineer - Cork

Job summary

This position is ideal for an experienced and proactive Site Engineer who thrives on responsibility and wants to progress their career within civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and plan the delivery of civil engineering works, ensuring efficiency and quality throughout each project phase.
• Collaborate with the Construction Manager on daily project coordination, cost control, and progress tracking.
• Work alongside the Site Foreman to manage workforce organisation, plant and material requirements, and on-site productivity.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, and promote adherence to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems.
• Contribute to project planning and scheduling, including weekly and daily work programmes.
• Coordinate labour (both direct employees and subcontractors) and resources to meet project milestones.
• Carry out setting out and surveying duties, recording formation levels and maintaining accurate measurement data.
• Manage drawing registers, issue drawings, and compile as-built records.
• Lead by example on-site, promoting professionalism and teamwork among all staff.
• Keep a detailed daily site diary and allocation sheets to record resources and progress.
• Take ownership of quality control across all construction activities and ensure all outputs meet project standards.
• Support monthly reporting, cost reviews, and performance tracking to help drive project success.

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