The Senior Engineer manages the engineering function as the senior representative on their project. The role provides leadership, technical expertise and coordination of engineering delivery while supporting the line manager. The Senior Engineer sets out the strategy for engineering control, quality and record keeping and ensures compliance with Sisk procedures. The role takes responsibility for Temporary Works Coordination and may manage lifting operations when required.John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.Provide engineering leadership across the project and act as the main technical reference point for the teamSupervise site and graduate engineers, ensuring best practice in setting out and dimensional controlManage survey equipment and ensure as-built surveys are carried out to the required standardReview and create Inspection and Test Plans for packages such as concrete, drainage, steelwork and brickworkEnsure compliance with project specifications including tolerances for vertical and horizontal structural elementsManage the Sisk Non-Conformance process including issuing, monitoring and closing out NCRsReview and develop method statements and risk assessmentsUndertake the role of Temporary Works Coordinator when appointed, ensuring compliance with proceduresUndertake the role of Lifting Operations Appointed Person when appointedProvide accurate and timely information to the planner to update project programmesLead and support technical, temporary works and lifting audits ensuring close out of actionsDeliver health, safety and environmental briefings including inductions, toolbox talks and crane team briefingsSupport the design manager in design approvals, benchmarks and samplesMentor and develop less experienced engineersDraft, monitor and update short term programmesStop works where there is a risk to health and safetyWork collaboratively with Sisk colleagues and subcontractors to resolve issues and deliver quality outcomesStrong knowledge of engineering principles and dimensional controlCompetence in survey management and setting out controlExperience in quality management procedures and inspection processesGood awareness of project specifications and construction tolerancesExperience in temporary works procedures and the role of TWCExperience in lifting operations and ability to undertake the role of Appointed Person with supportExcellent communication and collaboration skillsExcellent communication and collaboration skillsGood working knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCADCompetence in digital project systems such as A-Site or Viewpoint for ProjectsExperience in managing teams and mentoring junior engineersKnowledge of health and safety legislation and risk management proceduresExposure to a range of technical trades including piling, geotechnical, substructures, superstructures, facades and internal worksWorking knowledge of BIM including integration of 3D scanning or point cloud survey dataRequiredBEng in Civil Engineering or equivalentTemporary Works Coordinator trainingLifting Operations Appointed Person A61 CPCS courseLifting Operations basic awareness courseScaffold awareness and inspection trainingPlanning and programming software trainingDesirableChartered Engineer statusFirst Aid trainingMSIC or SMSTS certificationUnderground services location trainingCompetitive Salary26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)Employer pensionCompetitive mileage rateTravel expensesFlexible and remote workingEnhanced parental leaveProfessional and Educational developmentOur people are at the heart of our success and our proposition to them is work with purpose, have time for life, build a career with no limits and surround yourself with great people.Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.The full job specification is available on requestSisk Group is 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. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process where required.This role profile and all associated recruitment materials have been prepared in line with current and emerging legal and regulatory requirements, including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts (UK & Ireland). All language is gender-neutral and inclusive, and the requirements listed are based solely on objective role performance needs. Sisk Group is committed to ensuring fairness, transparency, and compliance in all recruitment and employment practices.At Sisk we are committed to attracting and hiring diverse talent into our organisation. We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates. We also know that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the criteria. Give your transferable skills the chance to tell the full story. It's not all about your technical expertise. Don't hold back, we'd love to hear from you.