Quality Control Engineer

Engineer

The Engineer is responsible for setting out the site and applying dimensional controls in line with drawings, specifications and surveys. The role ensures that tolerances are met without loss of quality or space and supports efficient sequencing of works. The Engineer provides technical advice, monitors quality and assists the project team in line with company procedures and the Sisk Safety Statement.

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.

Responsibilities

1. Set out works in line with drawings, specifications and site surveys
2. Liaise with planners to align programmes and supplier outputs
3. Check materials and works in progress for compliance with specifications and quality standards
4. Contribute to Inspection and Test Plans and ensure supply chain provides required test data
5. Raise and resolve RFIs with client representatives, suppliers, subcontractors and statutory bodies
6. Maintain quality control and records in line with method statements, quality plans and inspection procedures
7. Review subcontractor drawings and ensure correct use of contract records and specifications
8. Ensure purchase orders define technical requirements accurately
9. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to influence and work with senior management
10. Ability to analyse, evaluate and adapt approach to project needs
11. Experience across a range of trades including piling, geotechnical, substructures, superstructures and facades
12. Competence in BIM and ability to work with 3D scanning or point cloud data an advantage
13. Articulate and numerate with ability to produce objective and persuasive reports
14. Demonstrates initiative, resilience and problem-solving ability

Experience

• Experienced Engineer able to direct a team, and others that do not report directly
• Have a good knowledge of construction processes and standards
• Computer literate
• Must be able to evaluate information to assess compliance with requirements and identify improvement opportunities. This should include the ability to analysis data to identify trends.
• Organisational skills and workload prioritising.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• A commitment to identify, develop, direct and implement key objectives
• Able to deal with staff, clients, and external customers.
• Supervise and mentor junior or trainee engineers
• Provide input into measurement and valuation with the project quantity surveyor
• Maintain site diaries and prepare reports
• Carry out pre-start condition surveys
• Manage and record delivered materials including concrete, reinforcement and structural products
• Assist with installation of site facilities such as hoardings and accommodation
• Carry out snagging and de-snagging before handover
• Support safe working practices including reviewing subcontractor safety plans and preparing method statements
• Actively develop own skills and mentor others through knowledge sharing

Qualifications

Required

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering
• SMSTS or MSIC certification
• First Aid training
• Lifting Supervisor certification
• Temporary Works Coordinator training
• Chartered or working towards professional membership with Engineers Ireland or the Institution of Civil Engineers

Desirable

• Project Management qualification
• Training in planning software
• Current full driving licence

Additional Information

• Competitive Salary with yearly increase
• 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)
• Company Car or Car allowance
• Employer pension
• Competitive mileage rate
• Travel expenses
• Flexible and remote working
• Enhanced parental leave
• Professional and Educational development

Our 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.

Sisk 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.