Contract:12-month fixed-term (target November start)
Reports to:Project Manager / Project Engineer
Location:Downpatrick site; occasional travel to Magherafelt HQ
About the project
OB Construction (NI) is delivering the Redevelopment of Ballyduggan Retail Park, Downpatrick demolitions, substructures, civil infrastructure, construction of around 7,000 m of retail space, a petrol station, and associated external finishes.
Role focus
Provide accurate setting-out, strong quality checks, and day-to-day technical coordination so work is delivered right first time safely, on programme, and to specification.
Key responsibilities
- Setting out & surveys: Set out the works using total station/GPS/levels, keep control points accurate, and record as-built information.
- Before digging: Check utility drawings, scan the area with CAT & Genny, mark services, and brief the team before any excavation.
- Quality checks: Follow the inspection/test plan, do pre-pour checks, manage concrete tests, check material certificates (UKCA), fix issues, and build a clear handover pack.
- Temporary works: Support the Temporary Works lead; make sure checks and permits are in place before loading or striking temporary works.
- Drawings & changes: Read drawings/specs, raise queries (RFIs/TQs) when somethings unclear, and keep redlines up to date for as-builts.
- Planning & reporting: Keep a daily diary, track outputs and constraints, help with short-term plans, keep registers (RFIs/TQs/NCRs/tests) current, and flag risks early.
- Commercial support: Measure and verify quantities and keep records to support subcontractor valuations.
- Health, safety & environment (NI): Brief RAMS (method/safety brief), do point-of-work risk assessments, follow CDM (NI) 2016 duties, and maintain environmental controls.
Qualifications & experience
- Degree or HND in Civil Engineering (or similar) or strong equivalent site experience.
- Solid setting-out experience on building/civils projects (retail, RC frame and groundworks are a plus).
- Comfortable with Leica or Trimble total stations/GPS and with AutoCAD (Civil 3D is a bonus).
- Good working knowledge of CDM (NI) 2016, key British/Eurocodes and basic QA processes.
- Clear communicator, well-organised, and a proactive problem-solver.
Certifications & checks
- CSR (NI) or CSCS card essential. Well verify the card type/qualification at offer stage.
- SSSTS preferred (SMSTS also fine). Emergency First Aid at Work (1-day) or First Aid at Work (3-day).
- Basic Temporary Works awareness and confident use of cable avoidance tools (CAT & Genny).
- Nice to have (project-dependent): Confined Spaces and NRSWA/Street Works for highway tie-ins.
- Full UK/ROI driving licence and the right to work in the UK.
What we offer
- Competitive rate/salary plus vehicle/mileage as applicable.
- Pension (if PAYE), PPE and training
- Supportive site leadership and progression routes within a growing NI contractor.
Skills:
Engineering Construction Quality
