Senior Engineer - Civils

Sisk Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Comprehensive health, wellbeing and-ls

Career development opportunities

Total Rewards programme

Job summary

Sisk Group is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the on-site engineering function, coordinating with the line manager and delivering engineering leadership across projects in Ireland, the UK and Europe. You will implement quality procedures, manage temporary works, and oversee lifting operations while maintaining robust QA and documentation controls.

The role requires strong communication skills, design management experience and a broad technical background across piling, geotechnical,

Qualifications

• B.Eng Civil Engineering degree required.
• Temporary Works Coordinator training desirable.
• Lifting operations training or CPCS beneficial.
• Experience with planning and programming software.
• Competent in QA procedures and method statements.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering strategy for setting out and onsite control.
• Coordinate with line manager and provide Engineering Leadership for their project(s).
• Maintain QA procedures, record keeping and project documentation.
• Manage Temporary Works coordination, lifting operations and NCRs.
• Review and prepare method statements and risk assessments.
• Oversee RFI process and ensure information is complete and accurate.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Design management experience

Survey knowledge

Quality control

Education

B.Eng Civil Engineering

Temporary Works Coordinator training

Lifting Operations basic awareness

A61 CPCS Lifting

Operations Appointed Persons course

Scaffold awareness/inspection

Planning & programming software

Tools

A‑Site

Viewpoint for Projects

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

At Sisk, we create places and infrastructure that shape how people live, work and connect – now and for future generations. As a family‑owned, international construction and engineering group, we offer meaningful careers across building, infrastructure, rail, energy and off‑site manufacturing throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe, where people are supported to grow, make an impact and be part of positive change.

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 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

• Is 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
• Temporary Works Coordinator training
• Lifting Operations basic awareness course
• A61 CPCS Lifting
• Operations Appointed Persons course
• Scaffold awareness/inspection
• Planning & programming software

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Comprehensive health, wellbeing and lifestyle supports
• Career development opportunities
• And much more as part of our Total Rewards programme

Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, family status or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all candidates.