Site Civil Engineer

Role overview

A Tier 1 main contractor within the civil engineering sector is looking for a Setting Out Engineer with 2 to 4 years of experience to support a major road infrastructure project in Cork. The scheme is a flagship national development that includes around 12 km of motorway, grade-separated junctions, bridges, underpasses, and substantial earthworks.

As the project advances across several work fronts, the successful candidate will join a busy site engineering team and contribute to the delivery of structures, earthworks, and roadworks packages across important sections of the project.

Key responsibilities

• Complete setting out activities for roadworks, drainage, and structural works such as bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and underpasses.
• Read and apply drawings, specifications, and digital models, including BIM data where relevant.
• Make sure construction works meet design tolerances and TII requirements.
• Support quality assurance and quality control tasks, including as-built surveys, inspection test plans, and document control.
• Work alongside senior engineers and site management on daily site coordination, subcontractor coordination, and progress monitoring.
• Use and oversee survey instruments such as total stations, GPS units, and Leica or Trimble equipment.
• Raise and follow up technical queries with design teams when needed.
• Maintain compliance with on-site health and safety procedures at all times.

Project exposure

This position provides practical exposure to a wide range of civil engineering works, including motorway construction to dual carriageway standard, grade-separated interchanges, bridge and overbridge structures, underpasses, culverts, earthworks, and retaining structures.

Requirements

• A degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Between 2 and 4 years of experience in site engineering or setting out.
• Previous involvement in civils infrastructure or road projects.
• Solid knowledge of setting out methods, survey equipment, and construction drawings.
• AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience is an advantage.
• Strong accuracy, attention to detail, and troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.

What is on offer

• The chance to contribute to one of Ireland’s most significant live infrastructure projects.
• Strong guidance and career development within a Tier 1 contractor environment.
• Exposure to large civil engineering and structural work packages.
• A clear route toward progression to Site Engineer and Senior Engineer roles.

Additional information

Employer: Ward Personnel. Location: Cork, County Cork, Ireland. Employment type: full-time, on-site. Openings, salary, start date, duration, and application deadline were not specified.