Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Job Description

Senior Site Engineer A Senior Site Engineer is required for an established contractor to work on large-scale data centre projects in Kildare and Dublin counties. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Site Engineer to join a growing team and play a key role in delivering high-quality projects. The successful candidate will have a solid background working with civils or groundworks contractors in Ireland or the UK and be confident managing technical and site operations.Duties: • Oversee setting out engineers and carry out accurate surveying work as a senior site engineer. • Monitor quality control and ensure compliance with project specifications. • Coordinate with foremen, crews, subcontractors, suppliers, main contractor, and client. • Plan and schedule construction works (daily, 1-week, 4-week, 12-week lookahead). • Track men and resources on a day-to-day basis. • Take off and order materials just-in-time. • Prepare technical submittals and maintain site records. • Attend site progress and safety meetings.Requirements: • Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related field. • Minimum 5 years’ experience on-site in groundworks and civil engineering, preferably with civils/groundworks contractors in Ireland or the UK. • Hands-on experience managing teams and subcontractors. • Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills. • Excellent written and spoken English. • Eligible to work in Ireland. • Full driving licence.Salary: • Salary circa €70–80K • Excellent benefits • Company vehicleIf you are a Senior Site Engineer considering a career move, please send your CV or contact Amy Maguire for a confidential discussion. You can also email your CV to a.maguire@gpcireland.com. CVs will not be shared with clients without prior consent. GPC is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy based in Dublin and has more than 27 years’ experience working in the recruitment of construction professionals within Ireland and Internationally.

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