Job Description

Senior Engineer – Waterford City – Educational Project
Location: Waterford City
Salary: €70k – €80k+ (DOE), along with Vehicle, Fuel Card, Pension, Healthcare

About the Role:
Optimize Recruitment, working closely with our client, are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join a major educational development project in Waterford City.

The project involves the construction of a substantial multi-storey educational facility, including teaching spaces, laboratories, workshops, and high-spec landscaping works, located within an established campus setting.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile project offering career development, educational support, and strong pathways for internal progression within a leading construction environment.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary (€70k – €80k+ depending on experience)
• Vehicle and fuel card provided
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare cover
• 26 Days Annual Leave
• Educational assistance and professional development support
• Opportunities for career advancement across major projects

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all works are carried out with the highest Health and Safety standards
• Implement project-specific quality control and inspection procedures
• Provide accurate setting-out information clearly to site teams
• Review, critique, and coordinate construction designs and workshop drawings
• Manage subcontractors and the general workforce on site
• Plan works efficiently to meet programme targets and deadlines
• Maintain detailed site records, documentation, and subcontractor communications
• Order and monitor materials effectively to support project timelines

Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or similar
• 6+ years’ site engineering experience with a main contractor (ideally in Ireland or the UK)
• Strong experience with Total Stations and GPS is highly desirable
• Good understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project planning software
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work proactively with a strong understanding of construction processes

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this and similar opportunities, contact Shane Fleming on 083 0885073 or email Shane@optimizerecruitment.ie.

Please e-mail your CV with the Vacancy Reference OR-13089 in the subject line. All applications will be handled in strict confidence, and your CV will not be shared without prior approval.

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