Section Engineer

John Sisk & Son Ltd; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

John Sisk & Son Ltd is seeking an experienced Engineer/Section Engineer to join their public grounds work scheme in Leeds. The role involves setting out works, liaising with project planners, ensuring compliance, and quality control.

Applicants should have a Degree in Engineering and relevant certifications. Competitive salary, company car or car allowance, and flexible working options are offered in addition to 26 days holiday.

Qualifications

• Experience within a project-based organisation.
• Ability to deliver reports in an objective and persuasive manner.
• Ability to influence others, including senior management.

Responsibilities

• Sets out the works in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Liaises with project planners on construction programmes.
• Checks materials for compliance with specified requirements.
• Quality control and record keeping as per project plans.

Skills

Good knowledge of the sector

Interpersonal and communication skills

Numerate and articulate

Working knowledge of Control of Temporary Works

Education

Degree / Diploma in Engineering

SMSTS / MSIC

First Aid Course

Lifting Supervisor Certification

Temporary Works Coordinator trained (TWC)

Chartered or working towards professional status

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. Sisk is looking for an experienced Engineer/Section Engineer to join our public grounds work scheme in Leeds.

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 provides test data to back up the contract technical requirements
• Raises RFI's and resolves technical issues with employers' representatives, suppliers, subcontractors and statutory authorities
• Quality control and record keeping in accordance with procedural method statements, quality plans, and inspection and test plans prepared by the project management team and by subcontractors

Experience

• 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)

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

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 feel they do not 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.