NexVentur is seeking a Civil Site Engineer in County Wexford, to join our clients’ team, a well respected Civil Engineering & Utilities contractor.

The successful candidate will support ongoing civil & utilities, streetworks, and water/wastewater infrastructure projects across the Southeast region.

Ideal for an engineer with at least three years’ experience and strong setting-out skills who is eager to progress within a leading infrastructure contractor.

Role and responsibilities

• Perform accurate setting out for civil, groundworks, and utility installations (water and wastewater) using GPS, Total Station, and other surveying instruments.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of daily engineering tasks, ensuring all streetworks and utility crossings are coordinated to minimise service disruption.
• Review drawings, technical documentation, and project specifications specifically related to water/wastewater gravity flows and pressure mains.
• Monitor and record project progress, ensuring compliance with design specifications, Irish Water standards, and local authority quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate site records, as-built surveys, and quality assurance (QA) documentation for all underground assets and civil works.
• Liaise daily with Site Management, Project Engineers, and subcontractors to ensure smooth site operations and efficient works sequencing.
• Support the implementation of safety procedures, participating in daily briefings and method statement reviews (RAMS) with a focus on deep excavations and urban traffic management.
• Provide on-site technical support to solve engineering challenges, including conflict resolution between new and existing buried services.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a civil engineering role, ideally within civil, utilities, and water environments.
• Strong setting-out ability using Total Station, GPS, and surveying equipment.
• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a similar discipline.
• Good understanding of civil construction processes, tolerances, and quality requirements.
• Experience working on fast-paced sites with multiple subcontractors.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Good reporting, record keeping, and IT skills, including knowledge of AutoCAD (advantageous).
• Awareness of rail safety procedures or possession of rail safety training (desirable but not essential).
• Proactive, organised, and committed to delivering high-quality engineering outcomes.

Benefits

• Salary €60,000 – €70,000
• Full time
• Company car, fuel card, pension

What’s Next

If you are interested in this role, please apply through the link above, or email jimmy@nexventur.com with an updated CV.

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