Section Engineer - Civils

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Company Car or Car Allowance

26 days holiday

Employer pension

Travel expenses

Flexible working

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Birmingham is seeking a Section Engineer for the Birchley Island project. This role involves setting out site works, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and liaising with project planners. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and at least three years of post-qualification experience. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits such as a company car, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years post qualification experience in construction.
• Good knowledge of project-based organization.
• Experience with temporary works is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Sets out the works following project plans.
• Ensures compliance with safety and quality requirements.
• Liaises with project planners and manages materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Numeracy

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Control of Temporary Works

Education

Degree / Diploma in Engineering

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 independent and professional manner with the ability to influence others including senior management
• Working knowledge of Control of Temporary Works (CTW) or Temporary Works
• 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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Construction