Project Manager / Senior Site Engineer

Site Engineer / Project Manager

Location:Portlaoise, Co. Laois / Midlands Salary:€60,000–€80,000 DOE Employment Type:Permanent

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Site Engineer / Project Managerto join their growing civil engineering team and take responsibility for the successful delivery of civil engineering, utility, ESB, public realm and infrastructure projects across the Midlands.

This is a hands-on position suited to an engineer who combines strong technical site knowledge with project management capability.

The successful candidate will work closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors, foremen and site teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to the required quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Engineer looking to progress further into project management, or an established Project Manager with a strong technical civil engineering background.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the successful technical and operational delivery of assigned civil engineering projects.

• Set out works accurately and ensure foremen, operatives and subcontractors clearly understand project requirements.

• Interpret and communicate information from drawings, specifications and technical documentation.

• Coordinate site activities and ensure works are completed in accordance with approved designs and specifications.

• Manage and coordinate subcontractors and site personnel.

• Monitor project progress, programme and resources to ensure projects remain on track.

• Carry out quality inspections and ensure works meet required standards.

• Oversee works involving concrete, reinforcement, utility installations and associated civil engineering activities.

• Review technical submissions before submission to the design team.

• Prepare technical method statements, risk assessments and relevant site documentation.

• Coordinate traffic management arrangements and ensure works can be safely delivered within busy working environments.

• Maintain accurate daily site diaries, records and progress reports.

• Carry out surveys of completed works and assist with the preparation of as-built drawings.

• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.

• Identify technical and operational issues and implement effective solutions.

• Attend project and site meetings as required.

• Monitor setting-out equipment and ensure surveying and testing equipment is maintained and calibrated.

• Assist with project planning, programming and resource management.

• Contribute to the commercial success of projects by minimising rework, improving efficiency and identifying opportunities for cost control.

• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with health, safety and environmental requirements.

• Support continuous improvement and professional development within the project team.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience within civil engineering, construction or infrastructure.

• Experience in a Site Engineer, Senior Site Engineer, Project Engineer or Project Manager capacity.

• Strong technical understanding of civil engineering construction.

• Experience with setting out, surveying and interpreting technical drawings.

• Experience coordinating subcontractors and site teams.

• Strong understanding of construction quality control and inspection processes.

• Experience preparing method statements and technical documentation.

• Good knowledge of health and safety requirements within the construction industry.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.

• Full driving licence.

Desirable Experience

Experience within one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:

• ESB / utility projects

• Civil infrastructure

• Public realm projects

• Road and infrastructure works

• Utility installations

• Concrete and reinforced concrete works

• Traffic management

• Large-scale civil engineering projects

A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline is desirable.

Professional qualifications or certifications such as PMP, ICE or equivalent would be an advantage but are not essential where the candidate has strong practical project experience.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be commercially aware, technically competent and confident managing people and projects on site.

We're particularly interested in engineers who have reached the point in their career where they are ready to take greater ownership of projects, rather than simply being responsible for individual engineering tasks.

Equally, an experienced Project Manager with a strong engineering background who enjoys remaining close to the technical and site-delivery side of projects would be well suited to the position.

What’s on Offer

• €60,000–€80,000 salary, depending on experience.

• Competitive package for the right candidate.

• Opportunity to work on significant civil engineering, infrastructure, utility and public realm projects.

• Career progression within a growing organisation.

• Professional development and further training.

• Support for continued education and professional qualifications.

• Pension and industry-standard benefits.

• Opportunity to take increasing responsibility for project delivery and progression towards senior project management positions.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced civil engineer who wants to progress beyond purely technical site duties and take a greater role in project ownership and delivery.

You will have the opportunity to work across major infrastructure and civil engineering projects throughout the Midlands while developing your technical, operational and project management experience.

If you are interested in this role please apply directly here with your CV or contact Alex via WhatsApp at +353 87 686 9135