Site Agent - Dublin - Rail / Civils Infrastructure

Job title: Site Agent – Rail / Civil Infrastructure Projects
Location: Dublin, Co Dublin
Company: Established Irish Civil Engineering Contractor
Package: €85,000 to €100,000 package


The Company

This established Irish civil engineering contractor has a strong track record delivering complex infrastructure projects across Dublin and throughout Ireland, with experience spanning roads, transport infrastructure, utilities and major civil engineering works.

The business has secured a strong long-term pipeline of work across Dublin, including multi-year rail infrastructure frameworks. They are known for technically challenging civil works, strong site teams and a practical approach to project delivery.


The Role: Site Agent

As Site Agent, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of civil engineering projects across Dublin, Co Dublin.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will manage site teams including engineers and foremen while coordinating subcontractors, programme, commercial matters, design issues and client requirements.

This is a senior site-based position suited to a Site Agent with strong civil engineering experience who can take ownership of projects and drive them safely through programme to completion.


Must Have Requirements

• Must have 10+ years’ experience working on civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Proven experience required managing site teams including engineers, foremen and subcontractors
• Strong commercial experience and understanding of project costs, variations and contractual requirements
• Experience delivering civil engineering projects with a main contractor is required
• Full Irish driving licence required

Preferred Experience

• Design & Build project experience preferred
• Roads, transport, rail, utilities or major infrastructure experience beneficial
• Experience working on long-term civil engineering frameworks advantageous
• Strong client and stakeholder management experience

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the safe and successful delivery of civil engineering projects
• Manage engineers, foremen, subcontractors and site personnel
• Drive programme delivery and ensure works remain on schedule
• Coordinate construction activities, temporary works and site logistics
• Work closely with the commercial team on costs, variations and project performance
• Review drawings, specifications and design information
• Coordinate Design & Build requirements with consultants and project teams where applicable
• Maintain high standards of quality and technical compliance
• Liaise with clients, consultants, local authorities and other project stakeholders
• Ensure accurate progress reporting and site records
• Maintain strong health and safety standards across all works

About You

You are an experienced Site Agent with at least 10 years working across civil engineering projects and a strong understanding of how major infrastructure works are delivered on the ground.

You will be comfortable managing engineers and foremen, dealing with commercial and contractual matters and coordinating multiple work fronts. Strong programme awareness, technical knowledge and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors and the wider project team are essential.


What’s on Offer

Salary: €85,000 to €100,000 DOE

Benefits:

• Company vehicle or allowance
• Pension
• Bonus
• Healthcare
• Long-term Dublin-based workload
• Strong pipeline of civil infrastructure projects
• Career progression into senior project management

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to work on a long-term pipeline of significant civil infrastructure projects across Dublin without the need for extensive travel around the country.

With major frameworks providing visibility of work for the years ahead, there is genuine stability as well as scope to progress within an established civil engineering contractor.


How to Apply

Call Eoghan McKeever at Breagh Recruitment on 015314345 or email eoghan@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.


Why Breagh Recruitment?

Breagh Recruitment specialises in Site Agent, Project Manager and civil engineering appointments across Ireland’s infrastructure sector.
We work with experienced Site Agents and civil engineering professionals across roads, transport, utilities, rail and major infrastructure projects throughout Dublin and Ireland. If you are considering your next Site Agent role and want a confidential discussion about the civil engineering market, get in touch.

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