Site Engineer

Site Engineer x2 Location: Donegal (Sites across South Donegal and North Donegal) Project: Donegal Towns and Villages 3 - Wastewater Treatment Plants Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Reports To: Senior Engineer / Project Manager About Us: Murphy is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; energy and water. Murphy employs around 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, we work as 'One Murphy' - directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make our projects a success. Main Purpose of Role: To provide engineering support for the delivery of wastewater treatment plant projects in Donegal. The role will involve working across multiple sites, located in South Donegal, and North Donegal. The Site Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the project progresses safely, efficiently, and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance with all relevant regulations. Key Responsibilities: Establish and promote best practices in health, safety, and environmental management in alignment with company and project standards. Conduct regular site safety audits, inspections, and toolbox talks. Monitor and rectify unsafe working conditions to ensure a safe and compliant working environment. Provide support with setting out works and ensure the use of correct and accurate methods and techniques. Assist in reviewing and ensuring that construction drawings and specification documents are clear and accurate, seeking clarification on any discrepancies. Perform quality checks in line with company procedures and project requirements. Complete and maintain accurate daily site diaries, including recording subcontractor attendance, variations, and issues discussed with clients or the project team. Supervise and provide mentorship to graduate and junior engineers on-site. Ensure effective communication between site teams, supervisors, and other departments to ensure clear understanding of project requirements. Support the senior engineering team with temporary works designs, risk assessments, and method statements. Assist with the selection and requisition of materials and plant required for the project. Support with the completion of inspection and test plans as per project specifications. Keep the commercial team informed of any issues that may have contractual or commercial implications. Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the project team through training and performance feedback. Maintain good relationships with clients, designers, and subcontractors, ensuring open communication and addressing concerns promptly. Engage with the client, designer, and team to ensure the project stays on schedule and within scope. Provide reports and updates to senior management on project progress, risks, and issues. Ensure all works are completed in accordance with health and safety regulations and company policies. Participate in project meetings and assist in reviewing and implementing corrective actions where necessary. Ensure all paperwork, reports, and records are completed and stored accurately for compliance purposes. Qualifications & Skills: At least 3 years of proven experience in civil engineering, particularly in wastewater treatment or water infrastructure projects. Competent in the use of setting out equipment (e.g., Total Station). Experience with surveying and CAD techniques. Knowledge of current civil engineering, health & safety, and environmental legislation. Ability to communicate confidently with clients, the project team, and stakeholders at all levels. CSCS Card (or equivalent). A relevant engineering degree (Civil Engineering or related field). Knowledge or experience in wastewater treatment processes. Previous experience with large-scale infrastructure projects in a similar setting. Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities. What Murphy Offer In Return: Competitive salary and benefits Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review Above market rate contributory pension scheme available from day one 27 days annual leave per annum. Generous Private Healthcare Allowance Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development. Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts, cycle to work scheme etc. Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in Ireland. If you have any queries, please email . To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register.