Senior Design Engineer

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

Job summary

An international construction company in the UK is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead technical designs and provide guidance on complex construction projects. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality standards, and mentoring junior engineers. Strong experience in building envelope engineering and BIM proficiency is essential. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative construction solutions within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in structural or building envelope engineering on complex construction projects.
• Technical knowledge of façade systems, roofing, glazing, cladding and associated engineering principles.
• Experience in using BIM for design coordination, clash detection and design validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of detailed engineering designs and specifications.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure smooth delivery of design intent.
• Support the implementation of engineering standards and protocols.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and design staff.

Skills

Structural engineering

Technical oversight

BIM coordination

Problem-solving skills

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 Senior Design Engineer plays a key role within the Engineering Services team, providing technical expertise, design oversight and engineering support on multi-disciplinary construction projects. Reporting to the Design Engineer Lead, the Senior Design Engineer ensures high-quality technical solutions are delivered while supporting junior engineers and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires strong engineering judgement, technical leadership and excellent collaboration skills across design, project and construction teams.

Responsibilities

Design & Technical Expertise

• Lead the development of detailed engineering designs, specifications and technical solutions for building envelope and related systems.
• Review and validate design inputs from junior engineers, consultants and sub-contractors to ensure compliance with project and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support to project teams to resolve complex design challenges and optimise constructability.
• Produce technical reports, calculations and documentation to support design and compliance requirements.

Project Delivery & Coordination

• Collaborate with project teams, including site management, contractors and consultants, to ensure smooth delivery of design intent.
• Attend design meetings and workshops, providing technical input and guidance.
• Ensure integration of design solutions with BIM processes and digital workflows, supporting the wider Digital Project Delivery (DPD) strategy.
• Monitor project design milestones and deliverables to ensure timelines and quality standards are met.

Process Improvement & Quality Assurance

• Support the implementation of engineering standards, protocols and design procedures within the team.
• Identify areas for process improvement and provide recommendations to improve efficiency, accuracy and quality.
• Conduct technical reviews and audits to ensure compliance with company standards, client requirements and regulatory obligations.

Mentoring & Team Support

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and design staff.
• Support training and development initiatives within the Engineering Services team.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and dissemination of best practices across projects.

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in structural or building envelope engineering on complex construction projects.
• Technical knowledge of façade systems, roofing, glazing, cladding and associated engineering principles.
• Experience in using BIM for design coordination, clash detection and design validation.
• Demonstrable ability to lead design tasks and provide technical guidance to junior team members.

Desirable

• Excellent problem-solving, prioritisation and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of liaising effectively with multidisciplinary teams and clients.