Site engineer
Job description
A site engineer offers advice in the planning, co-ordination and supervision of technical aspects of construction projects. A site engineer’s role is vital to a construction project: they have a number of responsibilities including solving technical issues, providing advice, management and preparing reports.
Work activities
- Managing construction projects.
- Ensuring equipment and procedures comply with safety regulations.
- Overseeing building work.
- Surveying sites.
- Making sure budgets, timescales and project specifications are met.
- Solving problems and providing technical advice.
- Checking and preparing site reports, designs and drawings.
- Liaising with other engineers, surveyors, clients and sub-contractors.
Work conditions
Travel: visiting sites and clients is integral to the job.
Location: A number of large construction companies are based in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland; some offer opportunities to work on projects overseas.
Typical employers
- Civil engineering companies.
- Building companies and contractors.
- Public sector organisations.
Entry requirements and training
Most site engineers have at least a primary degree in a relevant subject such as construction, building or civil/structural engineering. Experience of the working environment and management are beneficial. To become a chartered engineer a degree accredited by Engineers Ireland as well as work experience is required.
Further information
Website carrying job advertisements
www.construction-jobs.ie
www.cmi-recruitment.ie
www.engineeringjobs.ie
Professional bodies
Engineers Ireland
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
Institution of Civil Engineers (Republic of Ireland)
Institution of Civil Engineers (Northern Ireland)