Senior Engineer

My client, a top Building Main Contractor who have extensive operations in a wide range of sectors in Ireland and the UK are now hiring a Senior Engineer. They have offices in Cork/Limerick and the UK and an annual turnover of €220million.

The successful person will be working on a large-scale mixed use development comprising of houses, apartments, nursing home, various amenities, landscaped communal spaces in Ballygrennan, Co.Limerick. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual looking to develop their career with a company that has an excellent reputation in the industry.

Duties

• Lead and manage the engineering function on site, ensuring timely availability of construction information and overseeing the planning and execution of technical works.
• Conduct precise setting out using total stations, GPS, laser levels, and other surveying equipment to ensure accuracy in construction.
• Liaise with the design team and stakeholders to ensure technical drawings and specifications are understood and delivered as intended.
• Coordinate and direct subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring their work aligns with project plans and quality standards.
• Supervise construction sequencing and monitor progress to ensure that key milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Champion a culture of quality, aiming for zero defects in work delivered by both direct labour and subcontractors.
• Implement and uphold Health & Safety practices and ensure compliance with legislation, company standards, and best practice.
• Apply sound engineering principles to resolve challenges and contribute to design development, feasibility assessments, and value engineering.
• Motivate and mentor junior engineers and technical staff, creating an environment that supports continuous improvement and talent development.
• Maintain a professional image in all dealings, communicating effectively with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Engineering (Civil/ Structural)
• Strong experience as a Site Engineer with either a Developer and/or Main Contractor desirable
• Strong setting out experience- e.g. AutoCad, Total Station, GPS etc
• Knowledge of latest building regulation and certification standards
• A strong sense of ownership and responsibility for tasks/projects

Salary

• Salary €80k - €90k DOE
• Company Vehicle
• Company Pension
• Private healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Bonus Scheme
• Professional membership fees
• Professional development & training opportunities
• Employee referral incentive
• Company sponsored events & social activities

If you are a Senior Engineer considering a career move, please feel free to send your CV or contact Lisa Cullen for a confidential discussion. GPC will not send any applicants CV's 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.