Senior Engineer - Infrastructure

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Kildare; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health, wellbeing and lifestyleSupport

Job summary

Sisk in Ireland is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the engineering function on their projects, coordinating with the line manager and delivering engineering leadership for site activities, QA, and temporary works control.

The role involves setting strategy for on-site design and coordination, managing non-conformances, and overseeing surveys, method statements, risk assessments, and RFI processes, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality across piling, geotechnical and substructures.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience in design management and coordination of temporary works.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinates with the line manager and provides Engineering Leadership for their project(s).
• Sets the strategy for Engineering setting out and onsite control, along with the Engineer and subordinates/supply chain.
• Primary reference for QA, record keeping and production ensuring quality procedures.
• Manages Temporary Works Control/Co-ordination and lifting operations where required.
• Reviews NCRs and supports timely close-out.
• Reviews and creates method statements and risk assessments.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

B. Eng Civil Engineering

Temporary Works Coordinator training

Lifting Operations basic awareness

A61 CPCS Lifting

Operations Appointed Persons course

Scaffold awareness/inspection

Tools

A-Site

Viewpoint for Projects

Planning & programming software

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 RFIprocess

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

Additional Information

What We OfferAt Sisk, your rewards package goes far beyond your salary. Our most valued benefits include:

• 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

Our People & Recruitment CommitmentAt Sisk, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer the opportunity to work with purpose, grow a career without limits and be part of a supportive, collaborative team.

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

Equity, Inclusion & AccessibilityWe 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.

Encouraging All Talent to ApplyWe understand that the confidence gap or imposter syndrome can discourage great people from applying. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to express your interest — your skills, experience and potential are what matter.

Compliance & TransparencyAll recruitment materials are designed to meet or exceed legal and regulatory requirements, including the Irish and UK Equality Acts and the EU Pay Transparency Directive, ensuring fairness, transparency and equal access for every applicant.