Job title: Setting Out Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Job published: 09-07-2026
Job ID: 64289

Job Description

Setting Out Engineer – Dublin (Residential) | Up to €60,000 DOE

Work on some of Dublin's largest and most prestigious construction projects

Our client, a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor, is seeking an experienced Setting Out Engineer to join their growing team across a number of landmark residential developments in Dublin

With multiple live projects, successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on the site that best suits their location

Project Locations

  1. Parkgate Street, Dublin 8 (City Centre)- Ireland's Tallest Building
  2. Park West, Dublin 12
  3. Player Wills Redevelopment, Dublin 8
  4. Dundrum, Dublin 14

Successful candidates can indicate their preferred project location, and every effort will be made to assign them to the site closest to their home

The Role

As a Setting Out Engineer, you'll play a key role in the successful delivery of high-profile residential developments

What you will do:

  • Setting out works using modern surveying equipment
  • Coordinating site drawings and technical information
  • Liaising with project managers, subcontractors and consultants
  • Managing RFIs and resolving on-site technical queries
  • Monitoring quality assurance procedures, including concrete pre- and post-pour inspections
  • Recording materials, plant and site activities
  • Promoting and maintaining the highest standards of health and safety

What You'll Need

  • Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline
  • Minimum 2 years' experience as a Site Engineer or Setting Out Engineer

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work on some of Ireland's most significant construction projects
  • Long-term career progression with a leading Tier 1 contractor
  • Ongoing CPD and professional development
  • Relocation support for candidates returning to Ireland, including a €5,000 relocation bonus or 4–6 weeks' accommodation

Apply today or contact Sharon Gannon on 085 8620288 for a confidential discussion 

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