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.

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