Senior Construction Engineer - Dun Laoighre

Role: Senior Engineer (Managing Junior Engineers)Location: Dun Laoighre - South DublinEmployer: Main ContractorPackage: 75K - 85K + Vehicle + PensionRole OverviewAs Senior Engineer you will act as the technical lead on site, supporting project delivery from early works through to handover. You will manage a small team of junior setting-out engineers, engage with consultants on RFIs, technical submittals and clarifications, and ensure the quality and accuracy of setting-out, residential masonry work (block/brick), timber-frame, groundworks and site works. You will also be responsible for reviewing drawings and planning accordingly for the execution phase.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and supervise setting-out operations on site, managing junior setting-out engineers and ensuring accurate installations.Review construction drawings, details and specifications, coordinate with design/consultant teams on RFIs, submittals and technical clarifications.Oversee residential masonry work (block and brick laying) ensuring quality, tolerances and programme compliance.Coordinate timber-frame construction processes (installation, interfacing with other trades, sequence planning).Manage groundworks and general site works (foundations, enabling works, drainage, external works) and ensure alignment with engineering plans.Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and specialist trades to ensure technical compliance, buildability and efficient execution.Monitor site engineering progress, prepare technical reports, maintain site engineering records (as-builts, setting-out logs, drawings revisions).Support site management team with planning, risk identification, method statements and quality assurance/quality control processes.Drive strong safety, quality and compliance culture within the engineering team and the overall site environment.Required Skills & ExperienceMinimum 7 years’ construction engineering experience (not just civils) in a busy contractor environment.Proven setting-out experience and ability to supervise junior engineers in that role.Strong experience with residential masonry construction (block or brick layers) and timber-frame systems.Groundworks and site works background (including enabling, substructures, external works) are essential.Excellent ability to review drawings, understand technical design intent, plan accordingly and coordinate execution.Good track record of managing RFIs, technical submittals, clarifications and working with consultants/design teams.Strong communication skills, able to lead a small team and interface with multiple stakeholders.Result-oriented, hands-on, comfortable on site and able to drive issues to resolution.