Location: Ireland
Pay: EUR 45,000 - 65,000
Job Type: Perm
City: Carlow
Job ID: JO-2604-39101
Consultant: Sheila McNeice
Site Engineer - Civil Contractor - South East
Office/Project Location: Based in Kilkenny covering projects in the South East
Employment Type: Permanent
Work Location: covering projects in the South East
Pay: €Competitive Salary package and negotiable based on experience
Experience: 2+years experience on Civil / Water / Utility projects
Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required
Our client is a multi-disciplined Utilities and Civil Engineering Contractor working with Local Authorities, Irish Water, Group Water Schemes, Local & County Councils.
Due to continued growth and newly awarded contracts and an extensive pipeline of work, our client is now hiring a Site Engineer for Civil and Utilities projects in the South East
Liaise with the Project Manager.
Review Site Drawings & Specifications.
Responsible for setting out the site accurately using total station
Perform site tasks, cube making, site activities log.
Ensure sub-contractors, labourers and site staff are managed through effective communication and coordination.
Coordinate and control plant and material on site.
Understanding company policies with regard to quality.
Be present for site meetings, ensuring that issues arising on site are discussed and amended.
Comply with all Health and Safety policies.
Assist in managing traffic on and off site.
Provide progress reports to the Project Manager.
Requirements
2 - 3 years experience in a similar role.
A third level qualification in construction / civil engineering.
Autocad & MS Project skills and general IT skills.
Strong subcontractor management skills.
Experience working along side clients and dealing with the public.
Ability to problem solve and prioritise work effectively.
Strong and accurate record keeping abilities.
Excellent communication skills.
Setting out GPS and Total Stations experience.
Full Irish driving licence.
Package
€ Competitive Salary Package based on experience
Permanent staff roles
EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required
Contact
Sheila McNeice is the consultant managing this position.
If you are a Site Engineer interested in civil projects based in the South East you can contact Sheila by e-mail sheila@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-7978720 for a confidential chat.
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EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

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