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Site engineer

Job description Typical employers

A site engineer offers advice in the planning, co- • Civil engineering companies.
ordination and supervision of technical aspects of • Building companies and contractors.
construction projects. A site engineer’s role is vital to a • Public sector organisations.
construction project: they have a number of
responsibilities including solving technical issues,
providing advice, management and preparing reports. Entry requirements and training
Most site engineers have at least a primary degree in a
Work activities relevant subject such as construction, building or
civil/structural engineering. Experience of the working
• Managing construction projects. environment and management are beneficial. To become
• Ensuring equipment and procedures comply with safety a chartered engineer a degree accredited by Engineers
regulations. Ireland as well as work experience is required.
• 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.

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