Hays·1 month ago
1 month ago
Junior Site Engineer
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What you'll do
- Assisting with setting out and surveying works on site.
- Supporting senior site engineers with day-to-day engineering duties.
- Monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Carrying out quality inspections and recording completed works.
- Maintaining accurate site records, reports, and as-built information.
- Assisting with the management of subcontractors and site personnel.
- Ensuring works are delivered in line with project programmes and deadlines.
- Supporting health and safety initiatives and promoting a safety-first culture on site.
- Attending site meetings and coordinating with design and construction teams.
- Identifying and reporting any technical issues or potential delays.
What they're looking for
- Degree qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Knowledge of setting out equipment and engineering software.
- Strong understanding of construction methods and site practices.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a site team.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Enthusiastic attitude with a genuine desire to develop a long-term career in construction.
Nice to have
- Previous site engineering experience through employment, internships, or work placements is advantageous.
- Full driving licence preferred.
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
Junior Site Engineer | Residential Development | Wexford
Your new company
Our client is a highly regarded residential developer with an established reputation for delivering high-quality developments across the Leinster region. With a strong pipeline of upcoming projects and a commitment to excellence, they continue to invest in both their people and projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Junior Site Engineer to join a growing construction team and develop their career within a supportive and progressive environment.Your new role
As a Junior Site Engineer, you will work closely with the Site Manager and Senior Engineering team to assist in the successful delivery of a large-scale residential development. This role is ideally suited to a recent graduate or an engineer with up to two years' experience who is looking to gain hands-on exposure to all aspects of site engineering and construction management.
You will play a key role in supporting day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are carried out in accordance with design specifications, project programmes, quality standards, and health and safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with setting out and surveying works on site.
- Supporting senior site engineers with day-to-day engineering duties.
- Monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Carrying out quality inspections and recording completed works.
- Maintaining accurate site records, reports, and as-built information.
- Assisting with the management of subcontractors and site personnel.
- Ensuring works are delivered in line with project programmes and deadlines.
- Supporting health and safety initiatives and promoting a safety-first culture on site.
- Attending site meetings and coordinating with design and construction teams.
- Identifying and reporting any technical issues or potential delays.
What you'll need to succeed
- Degree qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Previous site engineering experience through employment, internships, or work placements is advantageous.
- Knowledge of setting out equipment and engineering software.
- Strong understanding of construction methods and site practices.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a site team.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Full driving licence preferred.
- Enthusiastic attitude with a genuine desire to develop a long-term career in construction.
What you'll get in return
In return for your commitment and hard work, you will join a market-leading residential developer offering excellent long-term career prospects and professional development opportunities. You will benefit from a competitive salary package, structured mentoring from experienced construction professionals, ongoing training and support towards further qualifications, pension contribution, annual leave entitlement, and the opportunity to work on high-profile residential developments that will significantly enhance your engineering experience. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career with a company that values employee development, promotes from within, and offers genuine progression into Engineer, Senior Engineer, and Site Management positions in the future.What you need to do now
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Hays
Wexford, Ireland
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