Site Agent or Engineer
- Tallaght, Co Dublin
- Permanent
- Full-time
Office Location: Tallaght, South Dublin
Projects: Across Dublin City & County
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Salary: Dependent on experience
Sector: Civil Engineering – Water, Roads & Public Realm
Role Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Mode: Mixture between Sites and OfficeAbout the RoleOptimize Recruitment, working closely with our client, are seeking a Site Engineer / Site Agent to join a long-established civil engineering contractor. This role will be based in their office in Tallaght with regular site visits across Dublin. Projects include a mix of water infrastructure, public realm upgrades, and NTA frameworks.Generally the incumbent will be working across several smaller sites, with works usually smaller to medium sized. Great opportunity for a motivated professional to work across multiple civils projects with a reputable team and long-term career progression on offer.Salary & Benefits
- €57,000 - €73,000 (d.o.e.)
- Company vehicle & fuel card
- Company-provided phone & laptop
- Pension scheme (auto-enrolment or facilitated)
- Statutory sick pay
- Career development and exposure to key public-sector projects
- Plan and communicate short-term lookahead programmes
- Coordinate crews, materials, plant, and TM in line with programme
- Oversee subcontractors and direct labour on-site
- Track daily costs and complete daily allocation sheets
- Monitor safety documentation and HS compliance across all crews
- Liaise with PM on programme impacts and design issues
- Perform regular quality and compliance inspections
- Ensure all operatives are certified and inducted before starting
- Develop and monitor Risk Assessment Method Statements
- Review TMP compliance and update safety controls as needed
- Prepare regular reports on progress, safety, and quality
- 4+ years’ civil site experience – ideally with roads, utilities, or public works (ideally in Ireland/UK)
- Relevant third-level qualification or strong trade background
- Full driver’s licence required
- Valid Safe Pass, Manual Handling; ROAR and LUGS preferred
- Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Knowledge of Microsoft Project is advantageous
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- Irish/UK experience highly advantageous