Senior Site Engineer - Kildare
- 07 Oct 2026
- €80,000 - €90,000
- Kildare
- Permanent / Full Time
This multi-site role will suit an experienced Site Engineer or Senior Engineer with a strong background in large-scale residential groundworks. You'll take ownership of engineering across several live sites: coordinating crews and subcontractors, keeping works accurate and on programme, and supporting junior engineers.
Key Responsibilities: - Take responsibility for engineering and setting out across multiple residential sites.
- Oversee groundworks including site clearance, bulk earthworks, foundations, drainage, roads, footpaths and services.
- Coordinate engineers, site crews, subcontractors, plant and materials across sites.
- Monitor progress against programme and help with short-term planning of site activities.
- Review drawings, specifications and construction information, and raise RFIs where needed.
- Maintain strong quality control, with accurate inspection, test and as-built records.
- Liaise with the Project Manager, clients, consultants and local authorities as required.
- Make sure works meet project specifications and Health & Safety requirements.
- Mentor and support junior and graduate engineers.
Requirements: - Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (Level 7/8).
- Minimum 5 years' experience in civil engineering or groundworks.
- Strong experience on large residential developments.
- Previous experience at Senior Engineer or Site Engineer level.
- Strong setting out skills using GPS, total station and level.
- Experience managing sections of work and subcontractors independently.
- Comfortable working across multiple sites at once.
- Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.
- Full Irish driving licence.