Civils Site Supervisor

Candidate Location: Latin America only
Job Location: Ireland – On-site, with travel between project sites
Relocation: Mandatory relocation from Latin America to Ireland
Employment Type: Full-time
Minimum Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in civil construction, utilities, site supervision, or infrastructure projects

About the Company

Our client is an established organisation in Ireland operating within the civil engineering and infrastructure sector.

The company delivers projects across multiple locations and is currently expanding its site operations team.

For confidentiality reasons, additional company information will be shared with shortlisted candidates later in the recruitment process.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Civils Site Supervisor currently based in Latin America to join the company’s growing team in Ireland.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of utility and infrastructure projects, coordinating civil crews, monitoring site activities, ensuring compliance with HSQE requirements, and helping deliver projects safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.

The role involves regular travel between project sites and requires strong leadership, site coordination, commercial awareness, and client-facing skills.

Important – LATAM Candidates & Relocation to Ireland

This opportunity is exclusively for candidates currently based in Latin America.

The successful candidate must be willing to relocate from Latin America to Ireland.

Relocation is mandatory and non-negotiable for this role.

The company will support and manage the relocation process for the successful candidate.

This is not a remote position. Once hired, the candidate will be expected to work on-site in Ireland and travel between project locations as required.

Key Responsibilities

Run numerous projects in both urban and rural environments.
Liaise with clients and client representatives to successfully deliver projects and build relationships.
Act as a key contact between the client, Project Managers and Site Managers.
Create a strong leadership environment within the project/site team.
Manage and coordinate civil crews working on separate sites, including nationwide operations.
Carry out regular/daily site visits.
Monitor compliance with:
- Health & Safety requirements
- Quality standards
- Environmental requirements
- Relevant legislation
Review and interpret design drawings in detail.
Amend designs where required based on feedback.
Liaise with the Contracts Manager and Site Agents regarding work and site-resource requirements.
Ensure customer expectations are met and develop customer confidence and trust.
Review and continuously improve project processes.
Use new technology and innovative approaches to improve services and delivery.
Mentor designers and identify training requirements for junior site personnel.
Monitor project progress and ensure work is completed on time and within budget.
Plan and oversee delivery of materials, dealing with discrepancies when necessary.
Organise logistics for crews, including plant, materials and muck-away.
Ensure work complies with client requirements and safety/legal obligations.
Oversee traffic management and site safety.
Ensure all required safety checks are completed.
Liaise with Local Authorities regarding footway inspections before and after installation works.
Liaise with the workflow department on programming and scheduling.
Provide clients with project/status reports.
Act as a first point of contact for members of the public and subcontractors.
Deal professionally with customer complaints.
Work with clients to maximise the value of their infrastructure.
Carry out quality control of completed works.
Complete required administrative tasks.
Undertake other duties as required.

Required Experience and Competencies

Full clean driving licence — essential.
Qualification in engineering or equivalent — desirable.
Experience in civils, drainage or utilities, including water and electricity.
Previous site experience and the ability to read designs/drawings.
Commercial awareness and understanding of project costs.
Experience managing site activities and multiple teams.
Good knowledge of HSQE requirements.
Good knowledge of ground-support systems.
Computer literacy.
Confidence and motivation.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Good time-management skills.
Strong communication, interpersonal and customer-service skills.
Integrity and respect for confidentiality/privacy.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity for an experienced LATAM-based civil construction professional to gain international experience and continue developing their career in Ireland.

The role offers exposure to multi-site operations, civil and utility infrastructure projects, crew supervision, logistics, traffic management, quality control, and client coordination.

The company will provide support throughout the relocation process from Latin America to Ireland.

Important Application Requirement

Only candidates currently based in Latin America who are willing and able to relocate to Ireland will be considered.

The role is fully on-site in Ireland and requires regular travel between project locations. Relocation is mandatory and will be supported by the company.

Site Supervisor (Civils) ESB/ESBN Sites - 21216