Senior Engineer

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Pension and benefits

Unlimited learning and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Dublin is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer. In this role, you will lead the engineering team, manage design processes, and ensure quality standards are maintained on-site. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and significant experience in engineering management. The position offers competitive salary, 26 days annual leave, and numerous development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Fully competent in understanding dangers of underground services.
• Significant experience in design management process.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering function and provide leadership.
• Ensure completion of as-built surveys for key elements.
• Review and create Inspection & Test Plans.

Skills

Dimensional control

Quality control knowledge

Communication skills

Digital information systems

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

B. Eng Civil Engineering

Temporary Works Coordinator training

CPCS Lifting certification

Tools

A-Site

Viewpoint for Projects

Job description

Overview

At John Sisk & Son, we’re more than a construction company, we’re a family-owned business with a global reach, committed to building excellence in every project. We deliver trust, certainty and value to our clients while embracing innovation and shaping the future of construction.

The Senior Engineer manages the engineering function as the senior representative, co-ordinates with the line manager and provides Engineering Leadership for their respective project(s). Sets the strategy for Engineering setting out and onsite control, along with the (Engineer/Assistant Engineer) and subordinates/supply chain. Is the primary point of reference for QA, record keeping and production ensuring the establishment and maintenance of the Sisk Quality procedures and requirements. Also takes responsibility for Temporary Works Control/Co-ordination and where required actively manages lifting operations.

Responsibilities

• Competent and demonstrates advanced awareness in the best forms of dimensional control and is comfortable in rotating global grids into local grid format.
• Ensures that site and graduate engineers take responsibility for the management of survey equipment.
• Ensures that the engineering team completes as-built surveys for key elements. Understands key tolerances and can analyse details across several interfaces to highlight potential problems.
• Completes an individual daily diary.
• Competent in the principles of quality control for most packages. Can review and create Inspection & Test Plans. Can readily display advanced knowledge of key packages such as concrete, drainage, steelwork and brickwork.
• Has a good awareness of the project specifications, in particular tolerances for vertical and horizontal structural elements.
• Controls the components of the SISK Non-Conformance procedure. Is comfortable in creating and closing out Non-Conformances. Understands the cost of defects and remedial works. Works actively to close out NCR’s in a timely manner.
• Is competent in the issuing of “Permits to break ground”.
• Can review and create method statements and risk assessments.
• Identifies where information is missing and has an excellent working knowledge of the project RFI process.

Experience

• Fully competent in understanding the dangers of underground services and the risk control procedures required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Is competent in the use of digital information systems i.e. A-Site, Viewpoint for Projects, etc.
• Significant experience in the design management process
• A broad range of technical exposure, within the following trades - Piling, Geotechnical, Substructures (including Waterproofing)

Qualifications

• B. Eng Civil Engineering or relevant third level qualification
• Temporary Works Coordinator training
• Lifting Operations basic awareness course
• A61 CPCS Lifting
• Operations Appointed Persons course
• Scaffold awareness/inspection
• Planning & programming software

Additional Information

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave plus additional company days
• Pension and benefits
• Unlimited learning and development opportunities
• Much more

Our People and Recruitment Commitment

At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team.

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.

We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you.

All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland.