Civil Site Agent - Utilities & Civil Contractor - South Dublin

Office/Project Location: South Dublin, Meath, and Louth

Employment Type: Full time, Permanent

Work Location: Sites in South Dublin, Meath & Louth

Pay:Salary €65k - €70k depending on experience plus vehicle, pension and bonus.

Experience: 5+ years' experience in civils, drainage, or utilities

Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our client is a leading Irish civils and utilities company, dedicated to building vital infrastructure with a strong culture of safety, quality, and innovation.

The Civil Site Agent will play a key role in managing the daily operations of multiple civil crews working across various sites in urban and rural environments.

Responsible for running numerous projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Liaise and correspond with Clients and Client Representatives to enable the successful delivery of projects, build relationships, and maximise the value of their infrastructure.

Review drawings with a high level of detail and amend designs in line with feedback received.

Create an environment of leadership within the project site team, mentor designers, and identify training needs for junior staff.

Liaise with Contracts Managers and other Site Agents to manage work and site resource requirements.

Plan and oversee the delivery of materials and manage any discrepancies where appropriate.

Ensure that all work complies with client requirements, safety legislation, and other legal requirements.

Responsible for overseeing traffic management and health and safety on-site, ensuring all safety checks are carried out.

Liaise with Local Authorities regarding the inspection of footway conditions prior to and post-installation works.

Liaise with the workflow department regarding the programming and scheduling of work.

Provide Clients with status reports, act as the first point of contact for members of the public and sub-contractors, and professionally handle any complaints received.

Interrogate and continuously improve project processes, applying new technology in an innovative way to streamline delivery.

Manage required administrative tasks efficiently and ensure strict quality control of works.

Requirements

A qualification in engineering or an equivalent technical discipline is highly desirable.

5+ years of proven experience in civils, drainage, or utilities (water & electricity) projects.

Strong capability in managing multiple site activities and multiple teams simultaneously.

Previous experience and the ability to read, interpret, and interrogate designs.

Commercially aware with a strong understanding of project costs and budgets.

Good knowledge of HSQE requirements and ground support systems.

Full clean driver’s license is essential for travel across regional sites.

Computer literate with excellent time management abilities to meet strict targets.

Confident, motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a collaborative team.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Package

Salary €65k - €70k depending on experience plus vehicle, pension and bonus.

Contact

Sheila McNeice is the consultant managing this position.

If you are a Civil Site Agent interested in roles in South Dublin, Meath Louth you can contact Sheila by e-mail sheila@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-7978720 for a confidential chat.

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