We are currently recruiting a Setting Out Engineer for a permanent, full-time position on the Swords Cultural Quarter (SCQ) project in North County Dublin. This is a unique opportunity to work on a landmark public development that will redefine the cultural heart of Swords. You will be joining Duggan Brothers, a trusted name in Irish construction, with a strong track record in delivering high-profile civic and community infrastructure.

Project Overview: 

The Swords Cultural Quarter is a flagship initiative led by Fingal County Council, aimed at establishing a vibrant civic and cultural hub in line with the Sustainable Swords Strategy. This transformative project will feature:

• A new County Library
• A 165-seat theatre
• An art gallery, arts spaces and makerspace
• A public café
• Significant public realm upgrades to North Street, enhancing the connection between the new Cultural Centre and the historic Swords Castle

Designed by O’Donnell + Tuomey, the award-winning architects behind the Lyric Theatre in Belfast and the Glucksman Gallery in Cork, the SCQ represents a bold new vision for inclusive, modern urban space. This high-profile civic development will serve as a national example of design excellence, sustainability, and cultural investment.

As main contractor, Duggan Brothers is proud to lead the delivery of a project that will serve as a cultural catalyst and social connector for the wider Swords community.

Position Details

• Position: Setting Out Engineer
• Requirement: Immediate
• Location: Dublin (Swords)
• Job type: Permanent, full-time
• Salary: Negotiable
• Minimum experience required: 2 years

Role and Responsibilities

As a Setting Out Engineer on the SCQ project, you will play a key role in delivering complex and detailed construction works on a high-spec civic building and surrounding public realm upgrades. Your responsibilities will include:

• Checking drawings, plans, and quantities to ensure accuracy
• Interpreting design documents and collaborating with consultants, architects, and engineers
• Liaising with subcontractors, supervisors, planners, and quantity surveyors to coordinate works
• Attending regular site and client meetings to communicate progress
• Setting out, levelling, and surveying across various structural and public realm elements
• Organising and managing site logistics to maintain productivity and safety standards
• Resolving technical challenges and ensuring smooth workflow on-site
• Implementing quality control procedures and adhering to Health & Safety policies
• Preparing site reports and maintaining documentation

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar engineering role
• A relevant degree in engineering or construction
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail with a proactive and independent working style
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Project and PowerPoint

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative public building that will stand as a cultural landmark for generations to come.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.