Site Engineer with Irish Rail PTS

Location:

Ireland

Salary:

market rate

Type:

Contract

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible

Contract Period:

To be confirmed.

Main Industry:

Search Engineering Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Civil

Advertiser:

Randstad

Job ID:

132948746

Posted On:

01 May 2026

Site Engineer – Lineside Civils – Southwest Ireland

Are you looking for a long-term freelance stint in the Southwest of Ireland? We are seeking an experienced Site Engineer to join a GBP20m rail signalling and civils scheme located within the province of Munster.

This role is for an Site Engineer comfortable with heavy civils and managing the setting out and engineering works on this major signalling upgrade project.

The role will continue for the next 9 months until the project is complete.

The selected candidate must have the Iarnród Éireann Contractor PTS / Irish Rail PTS.

Our client will cover flights and accommodation for travel to Ireland from the UK.

You will be responsible for the lineside civils that run alongside the new signalling schemes. This is a technical, “boots-on-the-ground” role covering:

* Earthworks & Rock Cutting: Managing the terrain to facilitate new infrastructure.
* Compounds & Foundations: Setting out and delivering the compounds that house PSPs.
* Technical Quality: Full ownership of ITPs, as-builts, and material take-offs.
* Material Management: All things concrete and steel for lineside structures.

If you are interested in this role, or are a Civil Engineer looking at your career options, then Morgan Butcher at Randstad CPE on #

Alternatively, if you know someone who may be interested we offer a GBP200 referral fee for successfully placed candidates.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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