_{02nd October, 2026}

Site Engineer – Residential Construction
Location: Dublin
Sector: Residential / Building Construction
Employer: Established Building Contractor
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: €65,000–€80,000 + Package, DOE

Highr is currently recruiting a Site Engineer on behalf of an established building contractor delivering a significant residential development in Dublin.
The successful candidate will join an experienced project team and take responsibility for the day-to-day engineering and setting-out requirements on site.
This is a permanent position offering long-term work in Dublin and excellent opportunities for career progression within a well-established contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Engineering & Setting Out
• Carry out all setting-out requirements for the project, including housing units, apartment blocks, foundations, drainage, roads, utilities and external works.
• Establish and maintain accurate site control points, levels and benchmarks.
• Use Total Station, GPS and other surveying equipment as required.
• Check dimensions, levels and locations against approved construction drawings.
• Ensure works are constructed in accordance with drawings, specifications and relevant standards.
• Identify and resolve engineering or setting-out issues before they impact the construction programme.
• Carry out surveys and record as-built information throughout the project.

Site Coordination

• Work closely with the Project Manager, Site Manager, Senior Engineer and Forepersons to coordinate daily site activities.
• Liaise with subcontractors to ensure works are completed correctly and in accordance with the programme.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, civil engineers, M&E consultants and other members of the design team.
• Review construction drawings and identify discrepancies or potential technical issues.
• Raise RFIs and technical queries where clarification is required.
• Assist management with short-term planning and sequencing of works.
• Attend site and coordination meetings when required.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure a high standard of workmanship is maintained throughout the project.
• Complete inspections and quality checks on ongoing works.
• Maintain QA documentation, inspection records and checklists.
• Ensure materials and workmanship comply with project specifications.
• Monitor concrete pours, structural works, drainage, utilities and other key construction activities.
• Record and maintain accurate as-built information.
• Assist with snagging, inspections and project handover.

Health & Safety

• Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety on site.
• Ensure engineering activities and subcontractor works are carried out in accordance with site safety procedures.
• Assist with site inductions, method statements and risk assessments where required.
• Identify potential hazards and immediately raise concerns with site management.
• Work closely with the project Health & Safety team.

Candidate Requirements The successful candidate should have:

• A degree or relevant qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience working as a Site Engineer with a building or main contractor.
• Residential construction experience is highly desirable.
• Strong setting-out experience.
• Experience using Total Station, GPS and surveying equipment.
• Ability to interpret architectural, structural and civil engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of residential construction methods and sequencing.
• Knowledge of roads, drainage, utilities, foundations and structural works.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with subcontractors and consultants.
• Good IT skills and experience maintaining site documentation.

Experience Ideally, candidates will have 2+ years' Site Engineering experience, although applications will also be considered from ambitious engineers with relevant main contracting experience who are looking to progress their careers.
Experience on large-scale housing, apartment or mixed residential developments would be particularly beneficial.
The overall package may include additional benefits depending on experience and the contractor's terms.
Career Progression This position offers the opportunity to work on a substantial residential project with an established contractor and gain exposure across the full construction lifecycle.
For the right candidate, there will be opportunities to progress towards Senior Site Engineer, Senior Engineer or Site Management positions.


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