Site Engineer

SISK Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car/Car Allowance

26 days holiday (+5)

Employer pension

Mileage allowance

Travel expenses

Flexible and remote working

Enhanced parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

John Sisk & Son is seeking an Engineer responsible for setting-out on site and ensuring dimensional controls align with drawings, specifications and site surveys. You will plan efficient sequences of operations emphasizing quality and adherence to the works, while following the Sisk Safety Statement and procedures.

The role requires 3+ years post-qualification experience, strong communication, and the ability to liaise with planners, suppliers, and authorities.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering with relevant post-qualification experience.
• At least 3 years post-qualification experience in a site-based role.
• SMSTS or MSIC certification or equivalent.
• First Aid training.

Responsibilities

• Sets out the works in accordance with drawings, specifications and site surveys.
• Liaises with project planners regarding construction programmes and supplier outputs.
• Checks materials and works for compliance with requirements; observes Q10.
• Raises RFIs and resolves technical issues with employers, suppliers, subcontractors and authorities.
• Responsible for quality control and record-keeping per method statements and ITPs.

Skills

Site set-out

Quality control

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Degree / Diploma in Engineering

Job description

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 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.

• 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
• 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 inependent 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
• Competitive Salary
• Company Car or Car Allowance (Band 1 and above)
• 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.

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.