|Site Engineer |Industrial & Civil Construction |

Location: Co. Kilkenny | Site-based
Salary: €55,000 - €80,000 DOE per year
Employment: Full-time
Benefits: Company pension and Employee Assistance Programme

Linkedskills is recruiting an experienced Site Engineer to join an established construction group on an industrial and civil building project in Co. Kilkenny.

This is an opportunity to take a hands-on role in project delivery, combining setting out and surveying with technical coordination, quality control and daily site planning.

You will work closely with the Contracts Manager, site teams and subcontractors to keep works accurate, organised and progressing to programme.

This is an immediate opportunity for someone who enjoys solving practical engineering challenges and seeing their work take shape on site.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out setting out and site surveys using GPS and Total Station equipment.

• Reviewing construction drawings, specifications and quantities to support accurate delivery and material ordering.

• Communicating technical information clearly to site personnel and subcontractors.

• Supporting site planning through lookahead programmes and weekly coordination meetings.

• Monitoring progress against agreed deadlines and helping resolve issues affecting delivery.

• Maintaining daily site records and providing weekly updates to the project Quantity Surveyor to support cost and change monitoring.

• Checking that works meet project specifications and maintaining accurate quality records.

• Supporting compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.

• Working with the Contracts Manager and client to resolve technical queries.

• Providing additional engineering and site support as required.

What You’ll Bring

• A third-level qualification in Construction or Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience and qualifications.

• Proven experience in a construction engineering role.

• Practical setting out experience using GPS and Total Station equipment.

• The ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

• Experience using AutoCAD, project management software and Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.

• A strong understanding of construction methods, applicable codes and regulations.

• Knowledge of Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures.

• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate activities and meet deadlines.

• Clear communication skills and the confidence to work with site teams, subcontractors and project stakeholders.

• A practical approach to problem-solving, sound judgement and close attention to detail.

• The ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a team.

The legal right to work in Ireland is essential.

What’s on Offer

• Salary within the advertised range.

• Company pension.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• A hands-on engineering role on an industrial and civil construction project in Co. Kilkenny.

• The opportunity to join an established business with over 30 years of construction sector experience.

Interested? Apply with your CV to Linkedskills for a confidential discussion.