Senior Engineer

Job description

We are Cunningham. Founded in 2006, Cunningham is one of the UK's and Europe's leading construction companies. With extensive operations across multiple markets, we have built a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and safety, delivering successful projects through a proactive, collaborative approach. Our expertise spans a diverse range of sectors, including Mission Critical & Life Sciences, Education, Healthcare, Fit Out, Residential, and Civils & Structural projects. Today, Cunningham employs more than 280 professionals across offices in Ireland, Germany, and the UK. Working in partnership with our clients, we unlock the full potential of every project, transforming ambitious visions into successful outcomes while creating exciting opportunities for our people. At Cunningham you will be given the opportunity to excel in your career. Our people set us apart, and that’s why we invest in your journey from day one. Your expertise, ambition, and commitment will be recognised and rewarded as you build a successful career with us. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to delivering an exciting career with learning, development and progression potential. We are currently seeking an experienced and talented Senior Engineer to join our high performing team. REPORTING TO: Site Manager LOCATION: Based in Dublin, Ireland. Candidates from NI are welcome to apply but must be willing to commute. CONTRACT TYPE: FULL-TIME HOURS: Monday – Friday Role Responsibilities Support the Site Manager in helping to lead the construction of the allocated project. Build strong working relationships with the Engineering team and sub-contractors. Ensuring project packages meet agreed specifications, budgets and/or timescales. Liaising with clients, subcontractors and other professional staff, especially Quantity Surveyors and the overall Project Manager. Engage all members of the project team to ensure projects are delivered on time. Liaising with the Commercial team and other internal stakeholders as and when required. Assisting in managing systems to enable the progress of work to be reviewed against time, quality, dimensions, and quantity. Assisting in the recording and testing of workmanship and materials, i.e., drainage, concrete, piling, brickwork etc. Providing engineering support to ensure technical problems are overcome and technical queries are answered. Responsible for setting out works constructed within allowable tolerances Regularly checking the setting out points and benchmarks ensuring that all setting out instruments and measuring equipment are delivered to site with a calibration certificate and recorded accordingly. Ensuring workforce understand setting out information has been identified as suitable for the type of work being carried out. Responsible for providing and maintaining setting out and dimensional control, to ensure accurate construction of the works. Checking technical designs and drawings to ensure that they are followed correctly. Supervising the work of all subcontracting firms carrying out works on site. Engaging and liaising with utility providers / co-ordinating on site, ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies. Preparing site reports and all other required documentation. Taking a proactive approach to managing Health and Safety on site. Ensuring that health and safety and sustainability policies and legislation are adhered to at all times. Coordinating and supervising temporary works as required. Implementing a regime of test and inspection plans for all works on site. The Candidate Qualifications & Experience: A higher-level qualification in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. 5-10 years’ experience in a Site Engineering role on construction projects, with a proven track record on large scale projects Skills & Attributes Possess in-depth knowledge of Irish/UK construction standards. Ability to liaise with Commercial & Contracts team when dealing with internal stakeholders and client’s representatives while on site, including attendance at meetings. Technically competent. Demonstrable commercial awareness. Process orientated and strong attention to detail Effective problem-solving skills Benefits As part of the Cunningham team, you will be offered the following employee benefits in addition to your market leading salary: Work-Life & Wellbeing 31 days Annual Leave Early finish on Fridays Flexible Working Policy Life Assurance Policy Company Occupational Health Employee Assistance Programme Wellbeing Events Development & Support Ongoing Training & Development Team Development Days Support for Chartership Pathways Bespoke Career Pathways Professional Membership Support Company Culture & Perks State-of-the-art office facilities On-site Car Parking Branded clothing Social Events To apply for this role, please visit to find out more and share your CV with us today. Cunningham Contracts Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.