Senior Engineer - Cork

Cairn Homes Plc; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction company in Cork is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to oversee project management and health and safety compliance. The role involves reviewing design drawings, coordinating subcontractors, and cultivating strong relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience, a Level 8 Engineering qualification, and excellent communication skills. This position comes with competitive salary and benefits including performance bonuses and health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance related bonus

Pension scheme with matching contributions

Full health insurance

Annual salary review

Continuous Professional development funding

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Free annual leave days

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Tax saver schemes

Talent Development Programmes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience.
• Good spoken and written communication skills.
• Methodical with ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of management of Health and Safety on the project.
• Review and comment on design drawings and raise RFIs as necessary.
• Participate in Design Team Meetings to close out design issues.

Skills

Management and coordination of subcontractors

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Leadership and mentoring

Education

HETAC Level 8 Engineering qualification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Engineer to join our team in Cork.

Key responsibilities:

• Ownership of the management of Health and Safety on the project.
• Review and comment on design drawings and raise RFI’s as necessary.
• Active participation in Design Team Meetings, ensuring constant review of design documents and close out of outstanding design issues.
• Communicate content of approved technical submittals to trade and finishing team.
• Understand target delivery programme, weekly reporting of same and active intervention to prevent programme delays.
• Management and coordination of subcontractors and service providers to ensure testing and commissioning timelines are met.
• Monitor and evaluate quality control of subcontractor work and suppliers.
• Ensure works are executed in compliance with Building Regulations, design documents and all applicable standards.
• Continuous inspection of works on site, recording, raising, and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Champion the Cairn internal quality management system and utilisation across the team.
• Ensure Quality assurance policies are followed and take the lead on technical submittals/ benchmarks / inspection management.
• Champion DMS (zutec) implementation and BCAR compliance.
• Control the benchmarking process.
• Participate in Scaffold Inspections when directed by Site Manager.
• Coordination of site drawings, ensuring site records and quality assurance documentation are updated and maintained.
• Managing specific works packages defined by the Project Manager/Site Manager including: Advising on the content of tender packs; Understanding scope of contracted works; Establishing and monitoring subcontractor programmes; Timely ordering of materials where appropriate; and co‑ordination of trades and resolution of roadblocks.
• Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors to deliver the desired outputs—on time and on budget, with high attention to quality and detail.
• Lead implementation of Temporary Works Management on the project.
• Ownership and management of third‑party stakeholders including Irish Water, ESB and local authorities.
• Drive efficiencies through value engineering solutions by challenging design.
• Identify key stakeholders and support the PM with early engagement and relationship building and management.
• Manage direct reports and engineering team, and provide leadership, coaching and mentoring as required. Plan and monitor development plans for direct reports.
• Chairing site and construction team meetings.
• Instil a best‑in‑class customer service and experience for all stakeholders and be a strong advocate for the Cairn brand.

The Candidate:

• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience
• 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 when you join 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.