Senior Engineer in London

The Senior Engineer will be part of our UK Build Business Unit, based on our large scale £150m residential scheme in London. 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.

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.

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 a number of interfaces to highlight potential problems.
• Completes an individual daily diary.
• Competent in the principles of quality control for the majority of 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.
• 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.
• Undertakes the role of the Temporary Works Co-ordinator (When appointed) and ensures the Sisk Temporary Works procedures are implemented for both direct and sub contracted works.
• Undertakes the role of Project Lifting Operations Appointed Person (When appointed).

Experience

• Can assess temporary works systems for their suitability. Understands any limitations where necessary.
• Experience in the management of lifting operations; with support, can undertake the role of Lifting Operations Appointed Person.
• Experienced in Quality Management procedures.
• Good working knowledge of AUTOCAD.
• Understands current H&S legislation.
• Working Knowledge of BIM, with the ability to input 3D scanning, or point cloud survey information.
• Can demonstrate where they have instigated change to improve project performance.
• Ability to advise and assess construction outputs.
• Able to complete health and safety inspections, providing assistance, support and active management of graduate and site engineers.

Qualifications

• B.Temporary Works Co-ordinator training.
• Lifting Operations basic awareness course.
• A61 CPCS Lifting Operations Appointed Persons course.
• Scaffold awareness/inspection.
• ASTA basic & intermediate.

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.