Project Engineer - Site Based -Civil Works

Role: Project Engineer - Site Based -Civil Works

Location: Dundalk Waste Water Treatment Plant

EPS are seeking a Site Civil Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating all on-site civil activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and in compliance with project specifications and environmental requirements.

The successful candidate will work closely with project teams, subcontractors, designers, the Employer's Representative (ER), and Resident Engineer (RE) to ensure the efficient planning, coordination, and execution of civil construction works through to completion and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee all site-based civil construction activities, including M&E interfaces and project handovers.
• Support the delivery of projects in line with safety, quality, programme, budget, and compliance objectives.
• Assist with PSDP and PSCS duties and ensure implementation of site safety procedures.
• Manage day-to-day communication and coordination with the ER, RE, project stakeholders, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate design requirements between engineering teams and civil subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements on site.
• Maintain accurate site records, including daily reports, workforce activities, site instructions, delays, and variations.
• Monitor and update the civil works programme and track project progress.
• Prepare weekly 4-week look-ahead schedules and monthly 4-month look-ahead programmes.
• Produce monthly civil progress reports and project documentation.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment across all project stakeholders.

Skills / Attributes;

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering civil construction projects, ideally within water, wastewater, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Excellent project coordination, planning, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage subcontractors, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams effectively.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in project reporting, documentation, and programme tracking.
• Proactive problem-solver with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced site environment while contributing to a collaborative team culture.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel to site locations as required.

Education Requirements:

• 3rd Level qualification in Engineering / Safety management

Additional Requirements:

• Full clean driving licence

Compensation Package:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Robust graduate programme
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• CPD accredited employer
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Laptop or desktop and work mobile phone provided
• Flexible working options, dependent on location and role requirements
• See company website for more information on the benefits of working in EPS Group

We welcome speculative applications from individuals of all levels.

Equal Opportunity Statement

• EPS Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Company Profile Since 1968, we have grown from a modest electrical and pumping services business and developed into an innovative, internationally exporting product and service provider, now focused upon the water, wastewater and clean technology sectors, operating across the Republic of Ireland, the UK and Northern Europe. We are an international water infrastructure specialist, one of the few genuine end-to-end service providers in the global water sector, providing large scale employment, bringing market leading and ground breaking technologies to Ireland and working to improve the country's water infrastructure. Our vision is to be the best and most rewarding place to work for our teams, to be our customer's outstanding partner of choice and we are committed to being a Net Zero, sustainable business.