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Senior Construction Engineer – Setting-Out & Temporary Works (Full Time)
About the Role
John Sisk & Son are a family-owned, international construction company dedicated to delivering trust, certainty, and value while driving change. As a Senior Construction Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring precision setting-out, dimensional control, and temporary works compliance on behalf of clients.
Your responsibilities include:
- Setting out works against project drawings, specifications, and site surveys, while maintaining strict adherence to tolerances to minimise quality risks and optimise floor space.
- Working closely with project planners to align construction programmes with supply chain timelines.
- Ensuring compliance with Sisk Q10 standards through meticulous quality control.
- Supporting inspection and test plans (ITP) and gathering contractual evidence from suppliers and trade partners.
- Resolving technical queries with employer representatives, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
The role operates within Company Standard Procedures and adheres to the Sisk Safety Statement/Policy.
Key Responsibilities
- Setting-out & Site Coordination:
- Sets out all construction works in strict alignment with contract drawings, specifications, and site data.
- Ensures accurate dimensional controls without compromising design intent or spatial efficiencies.
- Oversees supplier on-site delivery progress and/or plant nodes.
- Programme & Supplier Coordination:
- Liaises with project planners to ensure timely construction sequencing.
- Verifies the quality of delivered materials, components, or work-in-progress against technical requirements.
- Quality, Safety & Administration:
- Checks compliance with international standards and Sisk Q10 procedures.
- Adheres to the Sisk Safety Statement and maintains up-to-date compliance records.
- Inputs into IT Plans/Records, auditing supply chain evidence for technical deliverables.
- Raises RFIs and negotiates technical resolutions with internal clients, subcontractors, and authorities.
- Conducts quality control and record-keeping as defined in project Method Statements and Inspection & Test Plans.
- Acts as the Control of Temporary Works (CTW) Coordinator on-site (preferable).
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Core Requirements
Experience & Competency
- 3+ years’ post-qualification experience in construction engineering, preferably in a project-based organisation.
- Technical understanding of civil/structural works and construction methodologies.
- Verbal & written articulation skills to deliver objective, persuasive technical documentation.
- Independence and professional influence—must engage constructively with all stakeholders, including senior management.
- Working knowledge of Control of Temporary Works (CTW) (eligibility to act as the site TWC Coordinator is advantageous).
- Proven ability to make decision-making under pressure while adhering to project deadlines.
Qualifications
- Degree or BTEC Diploma in Civil, Structural, or Construction Engineering (challenging qualification considered).
- SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) or equivalent qualification.
- MSIC (Manual Handling Operations Certificate) certification.
- First Aid Procedures and Lifting Operations Certification.
- Construction Temporary Works Coordinator Training (CTWC).
- Chartered status (or working towards) with Engineers Ireland or ICE.
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Term & Benefits
Working Arrangement
- Locations: National or regional placements available across Ireland/UK.
Remuneration & Perks
- Competitive salary ( tied to experience level).
- Car allowance in conjunction with a service agreement for Band 1+ positions (employee-purchased company vehicle available).
- 26 days annual leave (opt into extra 5 days).
- Employer-sponsored pension scheme.
- Full-time team bonding and development opportunities alongside mentorship.
Flexibility
- Modern hybrid approach (remote work available periodically)
- Dedicated parental leave provisions for eligible parents.
About Us
At John Sisk & Son, our people are the foundation of our success. We encourage all skills and backgrounds to join our team, fostering diversity and premature talent to build no limits careers.
Unsolicited applications via agents and CVs will not be accepted. Inaccuracies will incur a fee adjustment.
An equal opportunities employer under all legislation—applicants welcome regardless of intersectional identity.
The full job spec can be provided upon request. Contact our internal recruitment team directly: [email provided].
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