Role Overview
The Senior Site Engineer will play a key role in supporting the Construction Management Team, ensuring effective on-site control and successful delivery of the building elements of construction projects. This position involves technical oversight, coordination of site activities, and leadership of site engineering functions.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and supervise setting out engineers to ensure works are delivered accurately and efficiently.
Inspect shuttering, reinforcement, and dimensional compliance prior to concrete pours, and maintain accurate materials reconciliation records.
Review plans and drawings to verify accuracy of calculations and ensure compliance with design and specifications.
Liaise with subcontractors, clients, consultants, and other project stakeholders to coordinate site activities.
Oversee quality control measures and ensure full compliance with health and safety standards and site procedures.
Requirements
Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a Site Engineer role with a Main Contractor.
Proven experience using setting-out equipment such as total stations, GPS, and laser levels.
Strong knowledge of temporary works coordination.
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work independently and use initiative in solving problems.
Rewards & Benefits
A competitive and attractive rewards package, including car allowance, pension scheme, professional subscription support, and additional benefits.
Opportunities for enhanced responsibility, professional development, and long-term career progression within the company.
Diversity & Inclusion at Walls Construction
At Walls Construction, we believe diversity strengthens our business and inclusion fosters innovation. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and valued.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race, or membership of the Travelling community.
Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process are available on request.
Skills Required
- Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Site Engineer with a main contractor
- Experience using setting-out equipment, including total stations, GPS, and laser levels
- Strong knowledge of temporary works coordination
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently and solve problems using initiative
What We Do
Walls Construction is an Irish-owned, privately owned building contractor operating nationally from offices in Dublin and Cork. Established by PJ Walls in 1950, it delivers construction projects across commercial offices, data centres, education, healthcare, industrial, residential, leisure and sport, life sciences and pharmaceuticals. The company emphasizes quality, customer service, stakeholder outcomes and sustainable, on-time delivery for clients, design teams, contracting partners, suppliers and employees.
