- Job Location: Office / Site in UK
- Job Type: Placement
- Job Closing Date: 8th November 2026
Our applications are now open for our Placement 2027 intake.
Placement Site Engineer
| Division/Department | Commercial |
| Reports to | Senior Site Engineer/ Project Manager |
| Location | Office / Site in UK and Ireland |
| Salary Range | Negotiable |
Reporting to the Senior Site Engineer and Site Manager, as Placement Site Engineer you will be an integral part of an on-site management team tasked with delivering a quality project, on budget, safely and on time.
Main Responsibilities:
- Supporting the Senior Site Engineer / Site Manager with daily site operations as required
- Setting out, levelling and surveying the site
- Quality Assurance, temporary works checks, temporary works co-ordination
- Checking plans and drawings
- Calling off reinforcement from schedules
- Checking that all materials used and work performed are as per specifications
- Interpreting the construction design drawings supplied by the structural engineer, architect & MEP
engineers - Liaising with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general
workforce involved in the project - Day-to-day management of the site as required, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force
and the work of any subcontractors - Ensuring quality control and the implementation of the McAleer & Rushe “Think Smart” management of
Health & Safety on site - Preparing reports as required for Senior Site Engineer and Site Manager
- Proactively resolving any unexpected technical difficulties in conjunction with the Senior Site Engineer.
- Any other duties as required by management.
Education, Skills & Requirements:
- Must be working towards a degree / HND in Engineering, Construction or other relevant disciplines
- A current valid CSR/CSCS Card
- Strong communication skills (Written & Oral)
- Good time management skills
- Able to work effectively in a team environment
- Self-motivated with a drive to achieve results
- IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and AutoCAD
- Flexibility with regards to site location within the UK and Ireland.
To apply for this role please complete the below link, If you have any trouble completing the Microsoft form, please contact recruitment@mcaleer-rushe.co.uk
Apply Here: Graduate & Placement Applications- McAleer & Rushe – Fill in form
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McAleer & Rushe is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
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