Site Engineer (Graduate)

Discipline: Construction & Operations
Job type: Graduate
Job ref: 004843
Published: 10 days ago
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2025 10:59

Cairn Homes are looking for a high calibre Site Engineer to join our team. This role will be site-based and is an 18-month FTC.

Key responsibilities:

Typically the candidate will be expected to undertake and assist with the following duties:

  • Monitor and evaluate quality control for sub-contractor‘s work
  • Coordinating site drawings
  • Setting out for: Subcontractors i.e. giving the gridlines / levels to groundwork or RC frame; Foundations, Floor slabs, Blocklaying, Services and Civil Works; House Plots on housing projects and issuing the surveys to solicitors; Supervision and monitoring of ground works and civil engineering contractors; and Supervision and monitoring of concrete frame contractors
  • RC frame experience desirable with residential and/or contracting background
  • Develop strong relationships with sub-contractors to deliver the desired outputs—on time and on budget, with high attention to quality and detail
  • Maintain site records and quality assurance documentation

The candidate;

  • HETAC Level 8 Engineering qualification
  • An ability to achieve demanding time and quality targets.
  • To have good spoken and written communication skills
  • To be methodical, pay attention to detail and be accurate
  • To be good at working with people at all levels and willing to work in a team.
  • To be self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative
  • To be able to co-ordinate a number of different projects at the same time.
  • To be willing to accept responsibility for completing designated tasks.

Working with Cairn Homes

At Cairn, we believe it is essential that our employees feel valued and appreciated. We therefore offer above industry average remuneration packages with a comprehensive benefits portfolio that’s ready to support you for whatever life brings.

We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits in Cairn which include

  • Competitive salary
  • Performance related bonus
  • Pension scheme with matching contributions
  • Full health insurance with Irish Life health
  • Annual salary review
  • Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
  • Paid maternity & paternity leave
  • Free Cairn annual leave days
  • Life assurance
  • Income protection
  • Employee Assistance Programme with VHI
  • Tax saver - travel and bike to work
  • Culture Committee
  • Talent Development Programmes
  • Approved Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS)

The Cairn purpose is to build sustainable communities where people can thrive. At Cairn, it is not what we build, it is why we build. It is about putting down a marker that will stand for generations to come. Creating new communities of connection and belonging for an Ireland where people can thrive. Reshaping, redefining, reinvigorating our place in the world. Building for people, progress, and potential.

Because when Cairn build, it’s Built For Good.