Job Description

Site Engineer / Site Agent – Civil Projects
Office Location: Tallaght, South Dublin
Projects: Across Dublin City & County
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Salary: Dependent on experience
Sector: Civil Engineering – Water, Roads & Public Realm
Role Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Mode: Mixture between Sites and Office

About the Role

Optimize Recruitment, working closely with our client, are seeking a Site Engineer / Site Agent to join a long-established civil engineering contractor. This role will be based in their office in Tallaght with regular site visits across Dublin. Projects include a mix of water infrastructure, public realm upgrades, and NTA frameworks.

Generally the incumbent will be working across several smaller sites, with works usually smaller to medium sized. Great opportunity for a motivated professional to work across multiple civils projects with a reputable team and long-term career progression on offer.

Salary & Benefits

• €57,000 - €73,000 (d.o.e.)
• Company vehicle & fuel card
• Company-provided phone & laptop
• Pension scheme (auto-enrolment or facilitated)
• Statutory sick pay
• Career development and exposure to key public-sector projects

Responsibilities

• Plan and communicate short-term lookahead programmes
• Coordinate crews, materials, plant, and TM in line with programme
• Oversee subcontractors and direct labour on-site
• Track daily costs and complete daily allocation sheets
• Monitor safety documentation and HS compliance across all crews
• Liaise with PM on programme impacts and design issues
• Perform regular quality and compliance inspections
• Ensure all operatives are certified and inducted before starting
• Develop and monitor Risk Assessment Method Statements
• Review TMP compliance and update safety controls as needed
• Prepare regular reports on progress, safety, and quality

Requirements

• 4+ years’ civil site experience – ideally with roads, utilities, or public works (ideally in Ireland/UK)
• Relevant third-level qualification or strong trade background
• Full driver’s licence required
• Valid Safe Pass, Manual Handling; ROAR and LUGS preferred
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project is advantageous
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Irish/UK experience highly advantageous

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-13226 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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