Nathan Williams
A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a Junior Site Engineer to join their team on a major public realm project in the Kildare. The project includes road realignment, new road construction, drainage, ducting, kerbs, roundabouts, public lighting, traffic signals, cycle lanes, and wider public realm works.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated graduate engineer to join a well-established contractor and gain hands-on experience across a range of civil infrastructure works.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with setting out using GPS and Total Station equipment
- Support the delivery of roads, footpaths, cycle lanes, drainage, ducting, kerbs, and public realm works
- Assist with road construction and the development of two new roundabouts
- Coordinate daily site operations alongside site management and subcontractors
- Ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications, and project programme
- Assist with as-built surveys and maintain accurate site documentation
- Monitor quality standards and ensure compliance with project specifications
- Assist with health & safety inspections and site audits
- Liaise with subcontractors, design teams, utility providers, and local authority representatives
- Support the commercial and project management teams with quantities and progress reporting
Requirements
- Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction or a related discipline
- Graduate or early-career engineer looking to develop a career in site engineering
- Previous site experience would be an advantage
- Interest in civil infrastructure, roads, drainage, utilities, or public realm projects
- Willingness to develop setting out experience using GPS and Total Station
- Good understanding of engineering drawings and construction principles
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Full driving licence
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary (€40,000 – €50,000 DOE)
- Phone
- Laptop
- Vehicle/ Fuel Card
- Great Benefit Package
If you are a Junior Site Engineer considering a career move, please feel free to send your CV or contact Nathan Williams on 086-1502137 for a confidential discussion. GPC will not send any applicants CVs to clients without a full discussion and prior consent. GPC is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy based in Dublin with 24 years’ experience working in the recruitment of construction professionals within Ireland and Internationally.
