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Job Description
Start here. Go further here.
Accelerate Your Career in Irish Infrastructure
Join AECOM’s thriving Surface Transportation Team in Ireland—a 150+ strong professional network delivering some of the most high-profile infrastructure programmes across the island. With a strong pipeline of Greenways, Active Travel, and Public Transport projects,
We are seeking a motivated Site Supervisor to support in delivering a major rail project from concept to completion.
Join our team and help shape the future of transport through complex, high-impact national infrastructure from concept through to commissioning.
Your Role & Responsibilities :
The Site Supervisor supports the Construction Manager by providing site-based input throughout the full project lifecycle to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant construction delivery and commissioning
During the pre-construction phase, the role holder will contribute to the Reference Design by providing input on constructability, methodology, and phasing. At the tender stage, they will assist in the assessment of submissions.
During construction and commissioning, the Site Supervisor will ensure compliance with quality and safety standards, act as the primary liaison with contractors, and maintain transparent communication. The role includes assessing changes, engaging with stakeholders, and working collaboratively with contractors to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
Key Responsibilities
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Oversee construction inputs across all project lifecycle phases: planning, execution, and completion
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Promote and enforce a strong safety culture through regular meetings and timely resolution of safety concerns
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Ensure project elements are delivered on time and in accordance with specifications
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Collaborate with construction planners to enhance productivity and teamwork
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Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and key milestones
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Monitor progress and implement recovery plans where necessary
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Coordinate across functions to ensure effective resource allocation and adherence to timelines
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Ensure compliance with contract specifications, industry standards, and safety regulations
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Conduct safety tours (SMART and Topical Assurance) and record findings in the Safety Management System
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Oversee quality assurance processes to ensure standards are met or exceeded
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Manage inspections of completed works and ensure readiness for formal inspection
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Track progress through site visits, comparing against programme milestones and contract documentation
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Provide accurate updates and reports to the project team and stakeholders
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Implement and manage Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) processes
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Assess and monitor contractor competency throughout all project phases
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Act as the primary point of contact for contractors
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Maintain clear and consistent communication on progress, risks, and resolutions
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Identify and implement cost-effective solutions
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Undertake additional duties as required
Why AECOM in Ireland?
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Flexible hybrid working
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Professional development support, mentorship schemes, and training agreements with major engineering institutions.
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Career development opportunities via AECOM University, technical practice networks, and volunteering days.
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A range of core and personalised benefits tailored to your lifestyle and well-being.
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Charity & Community Activities – fundraising challenges, sponsored walks/runs, STEM outreach days, and local volunteering initiatives.
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Wellbeing Events – yoga sessions, wellness weeks, lunchtime walks/cycles, and mental health awareness activities.
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Sports & Clubs – five-a-side football, cycling groups, hiking clubs, and participation in corporate challenge events and many more
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Annual Celebrations – summer events, holiday celebrations, and recognition awards.
Ready to lead the delivery of sustainable transport solutions in Ireland? Apply today.
Qualifications
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
Here’s what we’re looking for:
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An Irish National Framework Qualification Level 8 (Honours Degree) or higher in Civil Engineering or related discipline. International applicants will hold an equivalent Degree recognised by the International Engineering Alliance (from a signatory of the Washington Accord).
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3+ years’ experience in construction
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Experience in engineering/management on large-scale multidisciplinary railway or similar infrastructure projects
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Knowledge and experience of construction contracts.
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MIEI, MCIOB or MICE (or equivalent/working towards)
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associated commercial strategies for large-scale projects.
Desirable experience / Qualifications:
The following are areas of desirable skillsets and qualifications for the role or which candidates may be interested in pursuing as part their career development in this role:
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Additional Project Management Qualifications or Construction Manager Qualifications
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NEC3/4 ECC Supervision Accreditation
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [email protected]
At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!
Additional Information
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For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Siobhan Osborne
At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [email protected] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
