Residential: Social Housing

About the project

A well-established contractor is seeking an experienced Site Engineer to take a lead on-site role in the construction of a new 8-storey, shell and core residential block comprising 35 one-bedroom apartments for social housing, specifically designed for older people. This is a city centre project of genuine social importance, requiring a technically strong and well-organised engineer who can manage a busy site environment from programme through to handover.

Key responsibilities

Taking day-to-day ownership of site engineering operations across the full construction of a 35-unit, 8-storey social housing block
Managing and coordinating subcontractors on site, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and in accordance with specifications and drawings
Monitoring and driving the construction programme, identifying delays early and working proactively to keep the project on schedule
Liaising directly with the project architect, contractor's representative and all relevant design team members to resolve technical queries and manage the flow of information
Coordinating utility service providers on site and managing interfaces between civils, structural and fit-out packages
Overseeing shell and core construction across all 8 storeys, including structure, façade, and building envelope works
Managing and maintaining site records, daily diaries, RFIs, submittals, and quality documentation in line with BCAR requirements
Carrying out accurate setting out using Total Station and GPS equipment
Ensuring full compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards throughout the project lifecycle
Attending and contributing to site progress meetings and design team workshops as required

Essential requirements:

Fully qualified Civil or Construction Engineer — degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related construction discipline (minimum Level 8 NFQ)
10–15 years' post-qualification experience in a site engineering role, with a strong focus on residential apartment construction
Proven track record delivering multi-storey residential apartment blocks from ground up through to completion
Demonstrable experience on shell and core 8-storey (or similar height) building projects — this is a mandatory requirement
Strong subcontractor management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple trades simultaneously in a confined city centre environment
Experience liaising with architects, contractor's representatives, utility providers and local authority contacts
Thorough knowledge of BCAR (Building Control Amendment Regulations) and associated documentation requirements
Sound understanding of Irish construction Health & Safety legislation and site safety management
Proficient in reading and interpreting architectural, structural and services drawings
Competent in setting out using Total Station, GPS and relevant surveying tools
Full clean Irish/EU driving licence
Must have an Irish work permit.

Desirable experience:

Previous experience on social housing or local authority-funded residential projects
Familiarity with age-friendly or supported living design requirements and associated considerations on site
Experience working in a constrained city centre environment with active traffic and pedestrian management requirements
Chartered membership of Engineers Ireland or equivalent professional body

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term

Contract length: 10 months

Work Location: In person

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