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Site Engineer - Cork

  • Cork
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • €45,000.00 - €55,000.00 Per YEAR (EUR)
  • 18 Mar 2026
I have a client who are one of Ireland's leading Construction Companies who are on the lookout for a Site Engineer for a project taking place in Cork. This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer to join an award winning team to work on large scale complex projects to further their career in Site Engineering.

  • Check plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations
  • Monitor and interpret the contract design documents supplied by the client or architect
  • Liaise with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project
  • Setting out using a variety of instruments as chosen by the company
  • Supervise and monitor subcontractors work
  • Report progress of works to Package Manager and highlight any issues
  • Provide technical guidance and resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise
  • Quality management and BCAR co-ordination
  • Adhere to planning, health and safety and environmental standards
  • Weekly and monthly reporting of data and information to site teams, key stakeholders and partners
  • Other ad hoc duties that the Company may require from time to time

  • Degree qualified in Engineering (Civil/ Structural)
  • Significant experience as a Site Engineer with either a Developer and/or Main Contractor
  • Strong setting out experience using equipment such as Total Station and GPS
  • Full clean, manual driver’s licence is essential
  • Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines in a dynamic fast-paced environment with changing priorities
  • Strong attention to detail

  • Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a customer-first mindset
  • Committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive working environment
  • Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with a willingness to go the extra mile
  •  Open to new technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

  • Competitive salary in one of Ireland’s fastest growing PLCs with regular compensation reviews
  • Company Vehicle
  • Performance related bonus
  • Comprehensive health insurance for you and your dependents
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Tax saver travel and bike to work
  • Paid volunteering days
  • Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Long term illness cover
  • Peace of mind with life assurance
  • Family friendly policies including flexible parental leave, fertility leave, and paid maternity and paternity leaves
  • Employee committees - Employee Network Groups, Sports and Social, Great Place to Work
  • An exciting Wellbeing Programme with events and activities running throughout the year both online and in-person
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Ronan McGrath

Senior Recruitment Consultant