Civil Resident Engineer - Civil Site Supervisor - HV Grid Infrastructure - Cable - Substation - Cork, Ireland - Contract
A leading contractor is seeking an experienced Civil Resident Engineer / Site Supervisor to support the construction delivery of a high-voltage grid connection project in the Cork region.
This contract position will focus on overseeing the installation of a 110kV underground cable route linking a newly delivered substation into the national transmission network. The role will play a critical function in supervising civils subcontractors and ensuring construction works are delivered safely, compliantly, and to programme.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day civils construction activities across the cable route.
- Supervise subcontractors delivering trenching, ducting, reinstatement, and associated infrastructure works.
- Monitor site quality, HSE performance, and compliance with grid standards.
- Coordinate interfaces between principal contractor teams and subcontract packages.
- Review site progress and escalate delivery risks where required.
- Ensure works are delivered in line with design and technical specifications.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Proven experience operating as Civil Resident Engineer, Site Engineer, or Civils Supervisor on grid or utility infrastructure projects.
- Strong background overseeing underground cable routes or HV grid line works.
- Experience managing subcontractor gangs on live construction sites.
- Knowledge of transmission / utility standards and site compliance requirements.
- Strong HSE and quality oversight capability.
- Ability to operate in a site-led, delivery-focused role.
Contract Details:
- Location - Cork region, Ireland.
- Contract duration - Initial term through to year end, with extension potential.
- Start date - Whenever the candidate is available, can wait up to 6 weeks for the right person
- Working arrangement - Site-based.
This represents an excellent opportunity to support a critical grid infrastructure project within a busy Irish transmission delivery pipeline.
To apply, please submit your CV with references or send directly to roman.floyd@hunterphilips.com.