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CAREERS

Southwest Engineering works in the structural engineering, fabrication and environmental sectors, designing, fabricating and installing pedestrian bridges, gantries, buildings, tanks, industrial access solutions, equipment for water & wastewater treatment plants, civil engineering & building support works. SWE also carries out extensive mechanical installation works on water and wastewater treatment plants. Centrally located in Milltown, Co. Kerry, only 20 minutes drive from Tralee and Killarney. We're currently recruiting for the following roles:

Experienced Welders / Welder Fabricators

Applicants must have a recognised welding qualification.
Candidates must be experienced in Welding. A number of positions available within the company. Previous experience is desirable. Full time permanent positions available Excellent long-term opportunity for the right people.

• Applicants must work well under own initiative

• Immediate Start

• Permanent Positions


Junior Quantity Surveyor

Applicants must be degree qualified in quantity surveying
Experience using AutoCAD, Solidworks, Revit or similar package needed. Main contractor / engineering consultancy or fabrication company background would be an advantage, but not essential. (2 years experience)

• Excellent at budget management and punctual with reporting deadlines

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Duties include, tendering, procurement, tracking variations, measure and record site information.

• Analyse drawings, specifications and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials and labour costs vs estimates

• All quantity surveying duties including measurements, valuation and agreement of work sections

• Support the onsite team with cost control, cost reporting and forecasting

• Preparation & submission of claims for variations, valuations, final accounts always to strict deadlines

• Attend site meetings as required


Experienced Pipe Welder

2-3 Year Experience required
Experienced pipe welders required position based in Kerry but may require travel within Ireland. Full time permanent positions available Excellent long-term opportunity for the right people. Duties as follows:

• Production welding in a fast paced environment

• Read an interpret shop drawings