Construction Engineer- Night Shifts

We urgently seek to hire an experienced Construction Engineer that will be responsible for the planning, supervision, and technical execution of construction activities carried out during night‑time operations on a live, operational airport environment.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, the role ensures that all nightworks are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project, contractual, and airport operational requirements, while minimizing disruption to airport activities.

Please note, this is predominantly night shift-based role within a live operational airport with high interaction with airport operations, safety teams, subcontractors, and site management and strict adherence to aviation security, safety, and operational protocols.

Nightworks Planning & Delivery

·      Plan, coordinate, and implement night‑time construction activities in accordance with approved programmes and possession windows

·      Ensure that nightworks are executed in line with approved method statements, risk assessments, and permits

·      Supervise site activities during night shifts, ensuring productivity, quality, and safety targets are achieved

·      Ensure proper handover between day and night shift teams

Site Engineering & Technical Support

·      Provide on‑site engineering support for nightworks, including setting out, checking works, and resolving technical issues

·      Ensure construction works comply with drawings, specifications, and design approvals

·      Manage technical queries that arise during night operations and escalate where necessary

·      Maintain accurate records of work completed during night shifts

Health, Safety & Airport Compliance

·      Maintain full compliance with airport safety rules, airside permits, and operational constraints

·      Enforce safe systems of work during night operations, including fatigue management and reduced‑visibility controls

·      Participate in toolbox talks, night briefings, and safety observations

·      Ensure emergency procedures and communications are understood and in place for night operations

Coordination & Interfaces

·      Coordinate with airport operations, airside management, and project stakeholders to ensure nightworks align with approved access arrangements

·      Manage subcontractors and suppliers working night shifts

·      Liaise closely with the Construction Manager and Site Management team regarding progress, issues, and upcoming works

·      Coordinate logistics, plant, and materials for night operations

Quality Assurance & Documentation

·      Ensure nightworks comply with quality requirements, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and project standards

·      Record progress, inspections, and any non‑conformances identified during night operations

·      Maintain daily nightwork reports, shift logs, and progress updates

·      Support as‑built documentation and handover records

Programme & Reporting

·      Track progress of nightworks against short‑term and overall programme milestones

·      Identify risks, constraints, and opportunities for improvement in night‑time operations

·      Provide clear written and verbal reports to the Construction Manager following night shifts

·      Contribute to recovery planning and resequencing of works where required

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

·      Degree in Industrial, mechanical or Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

·      Proven experience in a site or construction engineering role, preferably involving nightworks

·      Experience working in live operational environments with strict safety and access controls

·      Strong knowledge of method statements, risk assessments, and permit systems

·      Strong understanding of construction sequencing and site operations

·      Ability to manage works in time‑restricted and safety‑critical environments

·      Excellent communication and coordination skills, particularly during shift handovers

·      High level of safety awareness and decision‑making under pressure

·      Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

·      Ability to work autonomously during night shifts

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

·      Experience working in an airport, rail, or other 24/7 operational infrastructure environment

·      Familiarity with Irish construction standards and procedures

·      Safe Pass and applicable airport security clearances (or ability to obtain)

·      Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors during out‑of‑hours work

If you are interested in, please send your updated profile to [email protected]

Please note, you must be eligible to undertake full time job in Ireland with no further restriction to be considered for the role.