Site Engineer Northern Ireland

Glan Agua Ltd; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in Northern Ireland is seeking a Site Engineer to join their project teams focusing on water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The role involves supporting project management, supervising staff, interpreting plans, and ensuring quality and safety compliance. Applicants should hold a degree in engineering or project management and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive pay, early finishes on Fridays, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays

Competitive base salary with annual review

Access to 24/7 confidential counselling services

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Engineering or Construction works.
• Water or wastewater experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager.
• Manage Subcontracts and Junior staff.
• Interpret and implement construction drawings and specifications.

Skills

Project Management

Site Management

Levelling and Surveying

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or Project Management

Job description

Role

Site Engineer

Location

Kerry Coleraine Northern Ireland

Duration

Permanent following 6-month probationary period or extension thereof

The Role

Glanua Industrial are seeking experienced Site Engineers to work within our project teams for the design and construction of Water and Wastewater infrastructure projects in the Republic of Ireland.

Main responsibilities

• Supporting the Project Manager
• Management of Subcontracts and Junior staff
• Interpret and implement construction drawings, specifications and technical information
• Set out site works.
• Carry out levelling and surveying activities
• Provide accurate dimensions, coordinates and elevations to the site team as required
• Procurement of goods and services
• Monitor progress against the program and issue progress reports
• Quality Control
• Management of Environmental, Health and Safety issues
• Document control, recording & transmitting information & drawings
• Preparation of construction records and as-built drawings
• Attending Site Production Meetings
• Liaising with Clients, Statutory Bodies and stakeholders
• Ensure work and materials conform to contract specifications and quality standards
• Implement and monitor health, safety, and environmental regulations on site.
• Maintain quality control, raise non-conformance reports (NCRs), and produce QA documentation aligned with inspection and test plans (ITPs)
• Resolve technical queries swiftly and escalate issues that may impact progress or compliance.
• Maintain an accurate site diary, including details on daily activities, progress, resources, and any incidents.
• Produce regular site reports, QA documentation, and inspection records.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Degree in Mechanical, Civils Engineering or Project Management
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Engineering or Construction works; water or wastewater experience desirable but not essential

What we offer you

• The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.
• Monday to Friday working week finishing early on Fridays.
• 22 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays.
• Competitive base salary with annual salary review.
• Access to EAP – 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free to avail for employees and their families.

About Glanua

Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We are a trusted provider to the municipal and industrial sector where our clients include Ireland and the UK’s largest water utilities, Uisce Éireann (formally Irish Water), Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Affinity Water.

Glanua is passionate about solving today’s environmental challenges and delivering a decarbonised and sustainable world. We know that to build successful creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential. We champion our core values and uphold the highest standards of Safety and Well-being, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, Agility, Accountability, Diversity and Inclusion in everything we do.

We have a talented team of 600+ people across Ireland and the UK and are rapidly expanding our workforce across several disciplines to meet our ambitious growth plans.

Glanua Limited is an equal opportunities employer.