Site Engineer

About PJ Hegarty & Sons

Since its founding in 1925, PJ Hegarty & Sons has evolved into Ireland's foremost innovative construction firm, delivering projects across Ireland and the UK through offices in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, and London. As a family-run business from the start, the company values a longstanding tradition of commitment to clients, employees, and community.

Job Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Site Engineer based in the Cork area. The successful candidate will oversee construction quality, ensuring all activities adhere to relevant regulations and project-specific requirements, collaborating closely with site teams to achieve top-tier project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conducting site setting-out per engineering drawings, surveys, and as-built documentation.
• Interpreting and reading plans related to layout and material measurements.
• Coordinating and working alongside subcontractors and general site workforce.
• Efficiently planning work to meet project timelines and targets.
• Engaging with client representatives and design team members when needed.
• Upholding strict health and safety standards throughout site operations.
• Ensuring all work meets high-quality benchmarks.
• Managing ordering and inventory control of on-site materials.
• Maintaining accurate and required site records.

Required Skills and Experience

• Possession of a tertiary qualification in Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 to 3 years post-qualification experience in site engineering.
• Strong interpersonal abilities along with clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-driven with a focus on safety, quality, and timely project delivery.
• Proficient IT skills relevant to site engineering tasks.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Valid full driving license is required.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Company is committed to being an Equal Opportunities employer, ensuring fair treatment of all employees and applicants regardless of religious beliefs, political opinions, gender, marital or civil status, sexual orientation, disability, race, age, or membership of the Traveller community. Discrimination of any kind, direct or indirect, is not tolerated, supporting a workplace culture of fairness at all times.