Job Opportunity: Setting Out Engineer (Construction)
Location: Westport, Ireland
Are you a skilled Setting Out Engineer with a strong background in construction or civil projects?
Join our client’s dynamic construction team at Westport House and take on a key technical role in the delivery of a major project. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career while contributing to a significant and well-recognised development.
About Your New Employer:
We are working with a well-established national contractor with a longstanding reputation for delivering complex and diverse construction projects across Ireland, and multiple roles are currently available. Renowned for their commitment to quality and safety, our client provides a collaborative and professional environment with a strong focus on staff development and teamwork.
About Your New Role as Setting Out Engineer:
As a Setting Out Engineer, you will be responsible for the accurate setting out and surveying of works on the Westport House site, ensuring all measurements and technical requirements are met throughout the project. You will work closely with site management and subcontractors to ensure the project requirements are fulfilled to the highest standards.
Main responsibilities include:
- Accurate setting out and surveying of the construction site
- Using Total Stations and AutoCAD to interpret drawings and specifications
- Liaising with site management, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to maintain alignment on technical aspects
- Maintaining detailed site records and reporting on progress and technical issues
- Ensuring all work is carried out in compliance with health, safety, and quality standards
What Skills You Need:
- At least 2 years’ experience in a Setting Out Engineer or similar role in construction
- Relevant qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
- Comfortable using Total Stations and AutoCAD
- Ability to accurately read and interpret construction drawings
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be able to drive to site
What’s on Offer:
- Salary: €40,000–45,000
- Career progression with a nationally recognised contractor
- Permanent, full-time role on a landmark development in Westport
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development
What’s Next:
Please send your CV to pmartyn@sigmar.ie with the subject line "Setting Out Engineer Application - Westport."
