Site Engineer

SISK Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified engineer to oversee construction compliance and quality assurance. You will ensure that all works adhere to drawings and specifications, maintain quality control, and liaise with project teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering and at least 3 years of project experience. The position offers a competitive salary, company car option, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company Car or Car Allowance

26 days holiday

Employer pension

Competitive mileage rate

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Professional development

Qualifications

• At least 3 years post-qualification experience in the construction sector.
• Experience in a project-based organisation.
• Ability to deliver reports in an objective manner.

Responsibilities

• Set out the works in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Liaise with project planners regarding construction programmes.
• Check materials and compliance with specified requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Quality control

Interpersonal skills

Numerate reporting

Education

Degree / Diploma in Engineering

SMSTS / MSIC

First Aid Course

Lifting Supervisor Certification

Temporary Works Coordinator training (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.

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 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 in writing 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
• 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

Benefits and Requirements

• 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

Other Information

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.

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.