Section Engineer - Civils

Sisk; Birchfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious construction company is looking for a Section Engineer for their Birchley Island project. The successful candidate will oversee site set-outs and ensure construction quality. Key responsibilities include liaising with planners and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering and relevant site experience. This role offers competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Company Car or Car Allowance

26 days holiday plus options to purchase more

Employer pension

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 3 years post qualification experience in a project-based organization.
• Experience in liaising with project planners and ensuring compliance.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Sets out the works according to specifications and site surveys.
• Liaises with project planners regarding construction programmes.
• Ensures compliance of materials and works with specified requirements.

Skills

Good knowledge of construction sector

Interpersonal and communication skills

Numeracy and report writing

Education

Degree / Diploma in Engineering

Chartered or working towards professional status

Tools

SMSTS / MSIC

Temporary Works Coordinator training

Job description

Overview

John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.The Section Engineer will be based on our Birchley Island project with the first 2 months being night work doing trial holes then 6 months on the ECI phase before moving into main junction improvement work.

The Section Engineer is responsible for setting-out the site and dimensional controls in accordance with the relevant contract Drawings, Specification and Site Surveys. Ensures that all relevant tolerances have been catered for without compromising quality or loss of floor space. Is tasked with reviewing construction outputs and planning the most efficient sequence of operations with an emphasis on control of the works, quality and technical advice. The Engineer will carry out their work in accordance with company standard procedures and discharge their duties as listed in the Sisk Safety Statement/Policy.

Responsibilities

• Sets out the works in accordance with drawings, specifications and site surveys

• Liaises with the project planners regarding construction programmes and supplier outputs

• Checks materials and works in progress for compliance with the specified requirements, whilst observing the Sisk Q10

• Adheres to all safety company requirements as outlined in the company safety statement

• Inputs into specific elements of the Inspection and Test Plans, and ensures that our supply chain provide test data to back up the contract technical requirements

• Raises RFI’s and resolves technical issues with employer’s representatives, suppliers, subcontractors and statutory authorities

• Quality control and record keeping in accordance with procedural method statements, quality plans and inspection and test plans which have been prepared by the project management team and by subcontractors

Experience

• At least 3 years post qualification experience with good knowledge of the sector or experience within a project-based organisation

• Articulate and numerate capable of delivering reports verbally and written in an objective and persuasive manner

• Displays good interpersonal and communication skills and acts in an inependent and professional manner with the ability to influence others including senior management

• Working knowledge of Control of Temporary

• Works (ability to act as the TWC advantageous)

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in Engineering

• SMSTS / MSIC

• First Aid Course

• Lifting Supervisor Certification

• Temporary Works

• Coordinator trained (TWC)

• Chartered or working towards professional status with Engineers Ireland or Institute of Civil Engineers
• Flood/Water experience is desirable

Additional Information

• Competitive Salary

• Company Car or Car Allowance

• 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)

• Employer pension

• Competitive mileage rate

• Travel expenses

• Flexible and remote working

• Enhanced parental leave

• Professional and Educational development

Our people are at the heart of our success and our proposition to them is work with purpose, have time for life, build a career with no limits and surround yourself with great people.

Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.

*The full job specification is available on request

At Sisk we are committed to attracting and hiring diverse talent into our organisation. We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates. We also know that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the criteria. Give your transferable skills the chance to tell the full story. It’s not all about your technical expertise. Don’t hold back, we’d love to hear from you.