Job Title: Senior Engineer
Location: Multiple locations available aroudn Dublin
Employment Type: Full-Time

Lead with Expertise. Build with Purpose.

We are seeking an inspiring and highly passionate Senior Engineer with a strong background in structural engineering, and proven experience delivering both residential housing and commercial building projects. This is a key leadership role on-site, offering the opportunity to shape project outcomes and mentor engineering teams.

About the Role

As the Senior Engineer, you will act as the lead engineering representative on-site, coordinating closely with your line manager and providing strategic direction across all engineering activities. You will be responsible for setting out, quality assurance, temporary works coordination, and ensuring compliance with Sisk’s engineering and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering function on-site, setting strategy and overseeing execution with Engineers, Assistant Engineers, and the wider supply chain.
• Ensure accurate setting out and control of engineering works in line with project specifications.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Quality Assurance, record keeping, and production control.
• Establish and maintain Sisk’s quality procedures and ensure full compliance across the project.
• Take ownership of Temporary Works Control and Coordination, ensuring safe and effective implementation.
• Where required, actively manage lifting operations in accordance with safety protocols.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure engineering excellence and timely delivery.

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive experience in structural engineering within the residential and commercial construction sectors.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent technical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage engineering teams and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with temporary works, lifting operations, and QA procedures.
• Relevant qualifications in civil or structural engineering.

• B. Eng Civil Engineering 
• Temporary Works Coordinator training 
• Lifting Operations basic awareness course  
• A61 CPCS Lifting 
• Operations Appointed Persons course 
• Scaffold awareness/inspection 
• Planning & programming software 

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• 26 Days Annual Leave (option to purchase 5 more)
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Competitive Mileage Rate & Travel Expenses
• Flexible and Remote Working Options
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Professional and Educational Development Support

Our Culture

At John Sisk & Son, we’ve been building excellence for generations. As a family-owned international construction company, we offer trust, certainty, and value to our clients—and a meaningful career journey to our people.

We believe in:

• Working with purpose
• Having time for life
• Building a career with no limits
• Surrounding ourselves with great people

We’re committed to attracting diverse talent. If you don’t meet every requirement but feel you could make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. Your transferable skills and unique perspective matter.