Section Engineer: Set-Out & Site Quality Lead

Sisk; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car/Car allowance

26 days holiday (plus 5)

Employer pension

Mileage reimbursement

Travel expenses

Flexible/remote working

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

John Sisk & Son in Leeds seeks an experienced Engineer/Section Engineer to lead set-out and dimensional control on public grounds projects, ensuring drawings and surveys are followed, planning efficient sequences, and upholding quality and safety standards.

The role requires strong reporting and communication, collaboration with planners, suppliers and subcontractors, and a focus on temporary works coordination and risk control. A engineering degree and relevant qualifications are expected.

Qualifications

• 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 (TWC).

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 RFIs 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 which have been prepared by the project management team and by subcontractors

Skills

Site engineering

Reporting skills

Interpersonal & communication

Temporary works knowledge

Education

Degree / Diploma in Engineering

SMSTS / MSIC

First Aid Course

Lifting Supervisor Certification

Temporary Works

Coordinator trained (TWC)

Chartered status or progression

Flood/Water experience desirable

Job description

John Sisk & Son in Leeds seeks an experienced Engineer/Section Engineer to lead set-out and dimensional control on public grounds projects, ensuring drawings and surveys are followed, planning efficient sequences, and upholding quality and safety standards.

The role requires strong reporting and communication, collaboration with planners, suppliers and subcontractors, and a focus on temporary works coordination and risk control. A engineering degree and relevant qualifications are expected.