On-Site Assembly & Installation
Senior Site Engineer
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Role overview
Job Title
Senior Site EngineerJob Family
On-Site Assembly & InstallationPurpose Of The Role
The Senior Site Engineer oversees and manages the technical and engineering aspects of construction projects, ensuring designs are implemented accurately, safely, and efficiently, while supporting the integration of MMC techniques.
Role In MMC
The Senior Site Engineer plays a pivotal role in aligning site engineering activities with MMC outputs, ensuring that prefabricated elements, modular systems, and other off-site manufactured components are installed to precise specifications. They act as the technical link between design, factory production, and on-site assembly, ensuring dimensional accuracy, quality control, and compliance with regulatory and project standards.
Knowledge & Skills
Modern Methods of Construction is continuously expanding; with many transferable skillsets.
Fundamental Skills
Basic essential skills
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Precision Engineering
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Technical Drawing Interpretation
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Safety & Compliance
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Planning & Executing
Additional MMC Skills
Specialised MMC skills
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Manufacturing & Assembly
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Quality Control
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Lean Construction
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Sustainable Construction
Universal Skills
Transferable or soft skills
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Analytical Skills
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Communication & Collaboration
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Project Management
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Attention to Detail
Suggested Entry Routes
Experience
- Experience as a Site Engineer, Setting Out Engineer, or Junior Engineer
- Exposure to MMC or prefabrication projects
- Proven track record in quality assurance and technical coordination
Education
- Degree or Higher Certificate in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Construction Management
- Engineering apprenticeship route with significant on-site experience
Training & Certifications
- Engineers Ireland chartership or associate membership
- BIM training (CitA or Engineers Ireland CPD)
- Lean Construction Ireland training modules
- Health & Safety training (e.g., IOSH Managing Safely in Construction)
- Advanced surveying and GPS equipment training
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