Section Engineer - Civils

SISK Group; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Section Engineer to oversee works on the Birchley Island project in Oldbury. The role involves setting out works, liaising with planners, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of relevant experience, a degree in engineering, and various certifications. This position offers competitive salary and benefits including a company car, pension, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Car or Car Allowance

26 days holiday

Employer pension

Competitive mileage rate

Travel expenses

Flexible and remote working

Enhanced parental leave

Professional and Educational development

Qualifications

• At least 3 years post qualification experience in the sector or project-based organization.
• Articulate and numerate, capable of delivering reports persuasively.
• Working knowledge of Control of Temporary Works is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Sets out the works as per drawings and specifications.
• Liaises with project planners regarding construction.
• Checks materials and compliance with specified requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Quality control

Numeracy

Education

Degree/Diploma in Engineering

Tools

SMSTS

MSIC

Temporary Works Coordinator Training

Job description

Section Engineer

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.

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

Qualifications

• 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 (ability to act as the TWC advantageous)
• 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

Benefits

• 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 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.