Section Engineer

Company: SISK Group
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Overview

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. The Section Engineer will be based on our Birchley Island project, initially working night shifts on trial holes for two months, then six months on the ECI phase before moving into main junction improvement work.

Responsibilities

  • Setting‑out the site and dimensional controls in accordance with contract drawings, specifications and site surveys.
  • Reviewing construction outputs and planning the most efficient sequence of operations with an emphasis on control of the works, quality and technical advice.
  • Liaising with project planners regarding construction programmes and supplier outputs.
  • Checking materials and works in progress for compliance with specified requirements, observing the Sisk Q10.
  • Adhering to all safety company requirements as outlined in the company safety statement.
  • Entering specific elements of the Inspection and Test Plans and ensuring the supply chain provides test data to support contractual technical requirements.
  • Raising RFIs and resolving technical issues with employer representatives, suppliers, subcontractors and statutory authorities.
  • Quality control and record‑keeping in accordance with procedural method statements, quality plans and inspection and test plans prepared by the project management team and subcontractors.

Qualifications

  • At least 3 years post‑qualification experience with good knowledge of the sector or experience within a project‑based organisation.
  • Articulate and numerate, capable of delivering reports verbally and in writing in an objective and persuasive manner.
  • Displays good interpersonal and communication skills and acts in an independent and professional manner with the ability to influence others, including senior management.
  • Working knowledge of Control of Temporary Works (with the ability to act as the Temporary Works Coordinator).
  • Degree or Diploma in Engineering.
  • SMSTS or MSIC.
  • First Aid Course.
  • Lifting Supervisor Certification.
  • Licensed as a Temporary Works Coordinator.
  • Chartered or working towards professional status with Engineers Ireland or the Institute of Civil Engineers.
  • Flood/Water experience is desirable.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Company car or car allowance.
  • 26 days holiday with option to purchase 5 more.
  • Employer pension scheme.
  • Competitive mileage rate.
  • Travel expenses.
  • Flexible and remote working.
  • Enhanced parental leave.
  • Professional and educational development.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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Posted: June 8th, 2026