Senior Engineer

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.

 

As a Senior Engineer, you will lead the engineering function on your project, acting as the senior engineering representative and coordinating closely with the Line Manager. You will set strategy for engineering control, ensure high‑quality setting‑out, manage the engineering team (Engineers / Assistant Engineers), and act as the primary reference point for quality assurance, record keeping and production. You will also take responsibility for Temporary Works coordination and, where required, the active management of lifting operations.

 

 

Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership & Control

• Demonstrate advanced competence in dimensional control, including converting global grids to local grid formats.
• Ensure site and graduate engineers maintain and manage all survey equipment.
• Oversee and verify as‑built surveys, ensuring understanding of tolerances and interface requirements across multiple elements.
• Maintain a daily engineering diary documenting key activities and progress.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Apply the principles of quality control across major packages; create and review Inspection & Test Plans.
• Demonstrate advanced technical knowledge across core infrastructure disciplines such as concrete, drainage, steelwork and brickwork.
• Understand project specifications, particularly structural tolerances.
• Manage the Sisk Non‑Conformance procedure, including creation, close‑out and an understanding of the cost impact of defects and rework.
• Issue and manage “Permits to Break Ground”.
• Review and prepare method statements and risk assessments.
• Identify information gaps and manage the RFI process effectively.

Technical & Safety Responsibilities

• Fully understand the risks associated with underground services and ensure correct control measures are followed.
• Support Temporary Works Control/Coordination in line with Sisk procedures.
• Manage or support lifting operations as required.

 

Experience

• Strong understanding of underground services risks and associated control procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital information systems (A‑Site, Viewpoint for Projects, etc.).
• Significant experience in design management processes.
• Broad technical exposure in infrastructure disciplines including piling, geotechnical works, substructures and waterproofing.

 

Qualifications

• Relevant third level qualification in Civil Engineering (Bachelor or equivalent).

 

Additional Information

• Competitive salary.
• 26 days annual leave plus additional company days.
• Pension and benefits package.
• Unlimited learning and development opportunities.
• And 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 throughout the recruitment process.

We know that the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can prevent talented applicants from 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 UK & Ireland Equality Acts.

 

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