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Sisk Group is a construction and property company founded in Cork, Ireland in 1859.
We are Ireland’s leading builder and contractor, delivering projects in Ireland, the UK and Europe.
Our name is synonymous with excellence and quality.
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Amazing support from early careers team
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Good team of people to assist you and help lead you down the right path of your role
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- Flexibility to move roles and projects throughout UK, Ireland and sometimes Europe
- Some teams really help you learn and progress
- Subsistence/living allowance from moving away from home
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No two days are the same - very dynamic work life.
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Working with good people on challenging projects. When management see you progressing, they will add on more responsibility to help develop you further professionally.
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Flexibility in being able to move between roles as a graduate.
Wide variety of jobs and therefore you have the opportunity to access many sectors- they encourage this.
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we get to work with a huge variety of people on projects, we have communication with so many people. we get to build relationships with these people and will bring them through from project to project
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Good work life balance relative to the construction industry.
Opportunities for paid training & skill development
People you work with
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I have a great supportive work environment and the job offers excellent benefit packages. The graduate program is structured very well and we have regular catchup and training.
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The graduate program and its benefits.
The people working alongside me.
The culture created by everyone treating each other like human beings.
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The experience of large scale commercial construction in varying stages and all the challenges and issues this can bring and the solutions to such
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A variety of work to do in each project and similarly in an office role regardless of your education degree.
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The job I work on
The people I work with
How interesting and fun my job is
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The people I work with are all very supportive and willing to go through and explain things I am unsure of.
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Working in teams
Having supportive colleagues
The different kind of job opportunities
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Learning with the experts of the industry in a healthy work environment.
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Approachable higher Management.
Work Culture.
Responsibility offered.
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Flexible when it comes to family life
Level of Responsibility
Training Workshops for graduates
Mentor and Line Manager
Chartership
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1. Staff
2. Challenging work
3. Time put into your development and overall learning
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Being able to see the progress of the building is very rewarding, and working with a large group of people.
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The colleagues that I work with are amazing. Whenever I need help I am not afraid to ask them.
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getting to be apart of so many aspects of the construction process.
working with the whole team and bunch of subcontractors.
being able to be part of something that will stand the test of time
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Great opportunity for quick learning and growth
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salary, career progression and opportunities, great team, "you're not just a number" vibes, they care and you're valued.
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Good People and ability to have a good work/life balance.
Can get good support.
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it is almost never boring working in a construction site. Every day is different and the environment is so dynamic.
Moreover, I get to work with a very diverse team.
The best thing about my job is that it is hands on which I love
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Challenging and diverse workload. Friendly colleagues and amazing work atmosphere. Getting to see all parts of the UK and EU while being paid good money.
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Good company, good colleagues, location opportunities
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Wider range of opportunities to get involved with
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Good starting salary, good graduate scheme, good training available
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I get a good amount of responsibility. They give you a job best suited to your degree, I studied construction management so they didn't give me a civil engineering job which I previously had with a different company.
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Constant progression of site means that I am always experiencing and learning new things, moving site every 8 months means that i can gain experience in different departments.
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The feeling of fulfilment when completing a project
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Opportunities to progress and further my knowledge in my chosen career
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Great projects with varied teams full of varying experiences from which a lot can be learned.
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Progression is tough but is clear with every month or so when you reflect. The amount of support you get on-site, and off-site is incomparable - the company really look after your needs foremost.
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Independence, being new to the industry I thought I would be treated as a complete novice, however in my current role, once they saw that I was capable, I was allowed a degree of free reign to just crack on with my work.
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Good colleagues
Great exposure to grow your career
Autonomy to work on your own projects and workload
Mentors and experienced staff are always willing to help you learn and grow
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Varied from day to day and challenging.
Good level of responsibility.
Always learning new skills.
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My colleagues and responsibility.
Sisk pushes graduates to learn and develop, which is very different from many other companies.
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Great team
A lot of training opportunities
We are here to learn, grow and be future leaders
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The opportunity to work on landmark construction projects like the first and only Center Parcs in Ireland, the multiple construction projects surrounding Wembley Stadium and across Europe.
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Enjoyable work environment, good salary, good location, great colleagues, challenging but fun.
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learning about what goes into the start of a project.
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Very challenging
Every day is different
High support, especially for graduates
Great colleagues
Highly experienced staff to learn from
High push towards chartership
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Great opportunities to learn all aspects of Engineering. Colleagues are friendly and are willing to help.
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Team work, practical and useful experience.
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New challenges every day, solve problems, changing environment, dynamic work, fast learning.
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- Work with some amazing people. Intelligent and charitable individuals.
- Work in different locations on different projects.
- Network naturally as you're constantly moved.
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- On your feet most of the day/not sat at a desk doing paperwork
- Get to meet and interact with new people
- Working outside; hot in the summer
- Lots of training available
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Training courses where you get to meet up with the other graduates in your year.
Good banter on site.
I personally have been involved in a wide range of different projects which has helped my development.
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The opportunity to experience different aspects of the project.
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Get to work with people who know what they're talking about and have years of experience. Everyone will offer help when asked.
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Independence, responsibility and rewards from John Sisk; even after a short time the company have treated me exceptionally well and given me opportunities to further my learning.
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Exciting, multi faceted. No two days are the same. It is non stop with lots of interesting colleagues and personnel.
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Get to experience a wide variety of situations and different types of project.
Meet some good people.
Learn on the job
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Graduate Training Scheme is Excellent
Graduate Salary is Competitive
Colleagues
Good Working Environment
Interesting Projects
Varied Work
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Varying work.
Interesting projects.
Project teams.
Quality of the projects.
Values on safety.
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Different challenges daily
Not stuck at a desk all day
Communicating with other people
Rewarding
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Great support offered by colleagues. Their experience is an invaluable tool to help me develop.
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High levels of responsibility
Being able to see a finished project which you were involved in
Attractive salary
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I am basically my own boss.
I am getting recognition from higher management.
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I am project based so it changes every two years. There is good variety of projects.
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Very strongly supported graduate training over 4 years - a true investment in people.
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Focused on your learning development, a great company to work for.
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The level of responsibility which you receive as your competency progresses. The training and support available to you from within the company.
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Support from the company, learning programme, team of people, variety of tasks on daily basis, quick progression and plenty of opportunities to develop your career.
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Every day you can experience new things on site. Time flies.
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- Given a good level of responsibility early in my career.
- Have a good support network.
- Colleagues.
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- Exciting and changing role. No two days are the same.
- Work is very social and relaxed at times, which is enjoyable.
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Lots of opportunities to work on different projects, meet new people and learn new skills.
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The large scale projects are always a great learning curve as you are able to experience various methods and styles of construction.
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The opportunity to learn from people with years of experience in the sector, get training and taking responsibility and workload proportional to your skills.
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- Practical experience.
- Every day poses a different challenge.
- Learning a variety of works; mainly external works.
- The team is awesome.
- Decent work-life balance thus far.
- The package offered is excellent.
- High levels of responsibility.
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Everyone at John Sisk are friendly and helpful across multiple departments and offices, so communication is always open to help you with any queries you have no matter the size.
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I like my freedom to complete my work in my own way and the trust given. I also enjoy planning and organising.
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Working with a knowledgeable and friendly team, building a bank of technical knowledge, never stop learning.
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The company values every employee in particular its apprentices and graduates as they understand we are the future.
Everyone is supportive of your commitments to college/ university outside of your day to day job.
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Working alongside a helpful team, all with the same goal. Completing tasks seeing work go up on site (knowing your contributed to it).
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I like valuing the applications that are sent into me and assessing whether they have applied for the right amount.
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The people, I've had no issues with my colleagues and management. Very approachable and nice to work for.
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The work is challenging so you are always engaged when completing tasks. You learn something new every day as the construction industry is changing constantly. The people you work around within the site teams have always been supportive and create a positive working environment.
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I like the financial side of my job and reviewing invoices.
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Progression
Great ethics
Teamwork
Work/life balance
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Feeling free to compete my work either on site or in the office and not be dictated by set hours, it is a relaxing working enviroemnt and one i love and work best in.
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The team I work with are very open and assist me in my daily duties and any questions I may have in regards to the project.
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There are new challenges day-to-day, and there will always be someone to help you with tasks if you are finding them difficult
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The best things about my job are the people i work with, they are all very supportive and friendly people, we can have a good laugh as well as being serious about the job which i feel is very important to have as it makes work enjoyable and something i really look forward to going to everyday. I really like the responsibilities i have been given, bearing in mind i don't have much experience or knowledge currently i have been given many opportunities and chances which i did not expect which has meant i can fully immerse my self into the job and get a hands on experience which i would never get if i had gone to Uni and i feel this is really benefitting my learning.
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The hours are great and the support is amazing. If your looking at benefits the pension plan is really good
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The opportunity to build a career.
Work Life Balance.
Working in a team towards a common goal (completing a construction project)
Sponsorship and support throughout the university degree programme.
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I learn everyday and my team will push me to exceed in my role.
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Being able to go out on site and physically see the works that are happening and gaining an understanding around different methods of doing so.
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Application Advice:
Have an open mind, and prepare to think outside the box with designs. Permanent works IS different to Temporary works
Interview Advice:
If you made a mistake on a design, but find out last minute, how would you find the error.
Graduate Design Engineer, Engineering Services at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
just be honest, dont oversell yourself as you will be found out very soon upon joining. if you are a graduate, dont be worried as the company takes you from square 1 again because they know that a lot of people just coming out of college might lack confidence in their abilities and Sisk will help to mould you into your best self.
Interview Advice:
keep to the questions being asked without drifting your answers off the topic. during your interview also, you may have to do a presentation, make sure that your powerpoint slides also help to describe what hobbie etc you are presenting information to them about as presentation layout is everything.
graduate QS, Life Sciences at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
List any hobbies and interests you have. Its not just about qualifications
Complete the personality questions honestly.
Interview Advice:
Do not worry about the assessment centre - they check your ability and personality not just one
Choose a topic for the presentation you are interested in
Application Advice:
Highlight your leadership and problem solving experiences - make university projects and results brief and concise to make room for the aforementioned.
Interview Advice:
Know the values of those leadership and problem solving skills and how and where they can be applied in this industry.
Site Engineer, CSA at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
They are always looking for the best talent so they are easily contactable
Interview Advice:
Don't be afraid to talk yourself up and be ready to have instances where you showed leadership and initiative
Graduate Site Engineer, Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Office-based role
Quantity Surveyor, Commercial at John Sisk & Son LtdInterview Advice:
Hobbies?
Would you be willing to work abroad?
Site Engineer, Work Winning at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Try to get some sort of experience in this field, be it shadowing someone or having spoken to people in the role.
experience is of huge benefit
Interview Advice:
show how your skills will benefit you in this role. how you can bring something to this role through your own experiences
Quantity Surveyor, Commercial at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Look into Sisk's History as a company, past, current and future projects to find information that interests you.
Within your CV emphasize skills and competencies that you have that are mentioned within the role description.
Interview Advice:
Have a clear idea of why you want to get involved in the construction industry, and the specific role.
Graduate Quantity Surveyor, Life Sciences & Tech at John Sisk & Son LtdInterview Advice:
Be yourself and engage in the activities with the team.
Graduate Engineer, BIM at John Sisk & Son LtdInterview Advice:
Be strong and confident in yourself.
Graduate Site Engineer, Engineering at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Make it clear what you offer and direct your C.V. in a way such that whatever role you are seeking you have applicable skills and experience
Interview Advice:
Know about the company and be ready to describe personal experiences
Site Engineer, Engineering at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
make sure you have a space to focus
Interview Advice:
Procurement scenario was used in the interview questions.
Quantity Surveyor, UK Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Express why you would like to work in the industry and the skills you have that will assist this.
Interview Advice:
Demonstrate the skills you have gained to this point, that will help you to be effective in this role.
Graduate Engineer, MEP at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Pretty straight forward. Don’t over do it. Just get the application in before the deadline.
Interview Advice:
Don’t try to over do it. Get your point across but make sure the priority in the team assessment is to work together. Don’t try to do it all yourself. It’s never an attractive trait to this company.
Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Engineering at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Be yourself and don't force a company to chose you because of what you think they want. Make sure you have information that would suggest you would make a good employee, and also enough information to tell your character.
Interview Advice:
Enjoy the interview, take it seriously but don't t make it too formal. Allow yourself to feel comfortable but also professional. Ask questions that you want to know the answer too, not that you think are good questions.
Trainee Quantity surveyor, Civils UK at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Think of some more unique things you have done for example a society or sports club and describe how they have helped you develop skills relevant to your field.
Interview Advice:
If you are unsure on how to answer a question ask for further explanation or for it to be asked in a different way rather then pretending to know the answer.
Graduate Engineer, Engineering at John Sisk & Son LtdInterview Advice:
Research about the company, the role, culture and core values.
Graduate Engineer [Planner], Planning at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Be honest
Try not to over think the questions
Make sure your CV is up to date and coherent (you get scored on the CV)
Interview Advice:
Have one or two questions about the company
Read up some knowledge on the company
There is an assessment day where there is a series of tasks ie group projects, presentation, interview, and some reading questions
In terms of the presentation it can be done on any hobby or interest (it doesnt have to be construction related) just make sure you are knowledgeable and passionate about the chosen subject.
Application Advice:
Get applications in early your final year of uni.
Interview Advice:
revise technical knowledge and be genuine.
Graduate Quantity surveyor, Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Provide evidence that you can work hard or independently - show that you can conduct some form of independent research or work (coursework, thesis, etc) as this will be important to problem solving and other parts of the day to day work.
Interview Advice:
Be confident when delivering your "topical" presentation, this presentation can be on any subject you choose - hobby, job, construction, etc. Just be able to link it somewhat back to the job - ie your hobby making you better at interpersonal relations, etc.
Have some knowledge of the companies projects and ethos etc.
Graduate Site Engineer, Ireland East at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Be real, do not make up things about yourself which are not true! When applying take your time and make sure you get your point across.
Interview Advice:
One of the easiest interviews I have completed. It was held on teams (I know now you will have to travel), but it was a group exercise, normally they see if you hold alot of knowledge, but this interview showed how well you get on within a team. It had civil engineers, planners, quantity surveyors etc... So listen to every point someone has to say as their idea maybe better than yours.
Graduate Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveying at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
go into it with an open mind,
be willing to travel and take on opportunities you might not have expected to
Interview Advice:
show your weaknesses not just your strengths as its in those weaknesses shows where you want to grow and a hunger to change these.
do not go in unprepared
always ask questions - theres no stupid question
Application Advice:
Research the job role and company. Understand what the job entails and which sectors you are most interested in
Interview Advice:
Show a passion for the sector in which you wish to work and explain why you would help to improve the company
Graduate Quantity Surveyor, Ireland Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Be yourself and answer honestly.
Interview Advice:
Show them that you've got a good understanding of what's going on. Don't lie to them.
Graduate Civil Engineer, UK – Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Practice and practice before applying
Interview Advice:
Look at the values and what they stand for
Graduate Engineer, Site Engineer at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Be Honest and Engaging.
Interview Advice:
Talk about why you want to be an engineer and your goals both in life and the job.
Graduate Engineer, Engineering at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Be as detailed as possible on the content yet keep it concise on words
Interview Advice:
Back your words with examples
Graduate Site Engineer, Civil and site engineering at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Try answering the psychometric questions honestly and do not try to impress
Interview Advice:
Do your research about the company (values, projects, people).
Be honest about your self and prepare for the expected interview questions:
when and how you showed team spirit, leadership, took initiatives etc. How the values of the company are in line with yours
what can you bring to the team and what are your strengths and weaknesses.
During the assessment center we carried out a series of different activities:
Group exercise
Written exercise
Interview
Fact finding
Presentation about a topic of your choice
Application Advice:
Be honest and be open to change.
Interview Advice:
The team interview is not for you to prove you are the loudest or the most aggressive. Work together and interact with the team to achieve the goal.
Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Unity Place – Milton Keynes at John Sisk & Son LtdInterview Advice:
Be honest, passionate
Graduate Engineer, UK Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Be short and sweet with all relevant information.
Interview Advice:
Show a desire for wanting the position
Graduate Quantity Surveyor, Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Be prepared to be mobile
Graduate Engineer, Civil Engineering at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Don't be afraid to try again
Interview Advice:
Be confident in your qualifications and achievements
Graduate Engineer, UK Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdInterview Advice:
Don't stress too much. Try to stay relaxed and do your best.
Graduate construction manager, Construction at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Research the company (statement, values, legacy projects etc)
Interview Advice:
Teamwork is important in the construction industry. Make sure to show off this skill during the interview
Graduate Engineer, Work Winning at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Have a well written CV and clearly outline your key traits that may be of interest.
Interview Advice:
Dress appropriately and be prepared.
Graduate Quantity Surveyor, Ireland Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
MUST be willing to move for work (work in ireland)
Graduate Engineer, UK South at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
N/A as didn't apply through the standard application process
Interview Advice:
Be yourself and have a chat with the interviewers, they're all nice :)
Graduate Engineer, Europe at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Show interest and a want to improve upon yourself, I was disappointed in my final year results but had a fantastic interview which is why I believe they took me on.
Interview Advice:
Results are not everything, determination and a need to improve can be the best motivators for good work.
Graduate Quantity Surveyor, SISK EAST at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Have site experience either from summer work or through college placement. It shows you have an existing understanding and drive to work in the industry - will also help serve as a relevant reference.
Interview Advice:
The full-day interview analyses you on:
- Budgeting review.
- Information dissemination between a team and problem-solving.
- One to one interview reviewing your CV and past experiences.
- Presentation of topic of applicants choice.
The main thing interviewers are looking for is that the applicant is easy to get along with, will work well in a team and is eager to learn.
Site Engineer, Site at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Be prepared to work hard and learn. Sisk gives a platform where you have areas to ask stupid questions and make mistakes, but grow from them and learn. Also, be prepared to work on a variety of sectors with numerous people across UK, Ireland and Europe. Follow Sisk's core values of care, excellence and integrity with all activities you do.
Interview Advice:
Be clued up, as the interview/assessment process is a full day which is representative of some of the day to day pressures involved with working on site. Prepare as much as you can. Many of the assessors are extremely senior within the company and are well aware of the types of candidate that would be an asset to the company. But be yourself, be friendly and show off your personality as much as possible, as Sisk is a friendly family run company who instil these friendly values within day to day work.
Quantity Surveying, Construction at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Apply early, take your time with the online assessments.
Interview Advice:
The assessment day is fairly relaxed compared to others I attended, keep calm, no-one is trying to catch you out. Ask plenty of questions.
Graduate Engineer, Sisk Living at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Be nice, be yourself, be someone you'd want to work with!
Interview Advice:
Assessment centre advice: You are constantly being assessed so be smiley, nice and if you have a tough time in an assessment, block it out as you will have another assessment to make it up in.
Graduate Quantity Surveyor, Sisk Rail at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Make sure you tailor your skills to the job role you are applying for.
Interview Advice:
Be yourself and try to enjoy it.
Engineer, Construction at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Make sure you engage with the other candidates during the assessment day, as it shows you can work as part of a team.
Engineer, Civil Engineering at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
If you can get experience get it.
Interview Advice:
Composure and clarity.
Graduate Engineer, UK Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
The values are the most important so show how you share their values. Team work and communication are the key skills to emphasize as we liaise closely with the client and other subcontractors on a daily basis.
Interview Advice:
Enjoy it, the activities are interesting.
The fact-finding task, you had to come up with questions based on little information. e.g. a business wants to rent a new office, what questions do you need to ask them, what is their budget? Is there a car park, disabled access?
The group task, you have to be confident, voice your opinion but also listen to others. Support the others in the group "great idea!" and keep an eye on the time!
Application Advice:
Great for people who like to travel and are not afraid to be out of their comfort zone. Good international opportunities in western EU.
Graduate Engineer, Engineering, Construction, Building at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Prepare for the assessment centre and interviews as much as possible
Interview Advice:
Prepare answers in advance
Graduate Engineer, Graduate at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
- Study the company
- Make sure that the values of the company coincide with the candidate's
- Prepare for the Assessments centre
- Be brave, talk, interact!
Interview Advice:
Back up whatever you say
Study the company
Application Advice:
Be honest and ensure that you sell yourself in the best possible way.
Interview Advice:
Relax first and foremost as a relaxed person will give an honest view of themselves and their capabilities and this will show confidence in your abilities to the employer.
Assistant Planner, Ireland South at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Be honest
Interview Advice:
Do not underestimate yourself, everyone has to learn
Engineer, Engineering at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
It started with a written application with online tests. These were followed by an assessment day with other candidates which included a group activity, interview, pre-prepared presentation and a written report. Although the process was intense and a bit daunting at first, there was plenty of opportunity to demonstrate my skills. It was also a chance to meet Sisk staff and learn more about the company.
Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveying at John Sisk & Son LtdInterview Advice:
being different is good.
Graduate Engineer, Civil Engineering, pre-construction at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
CV is a very important part, by which you get the first opportunity to get in contact with the company, therefore you must put in the effort to make your CV very professional, even though you have little experience, it is highly important that you list all the little things and how you have learned from them. Only focus on relevant experience and education as that is what your future employer wants to see. By showing your skills in written communication, you are giving your first impression to the employer, and you want to give the best impression, as well as stand out from other applicants.
Interview Advice:
It is always important to represent yourself as you are and show how you have learned and progressed through your previous experience, even though it can be very little for a graduate. The most important part is, to be honest and to show that you are willing to learn and put all your effort into your future progress and the company itself.
Learn about the company and show honest interest to them. If they are spending their time on you, then you must be doing the same.
Application Advice:
Prepare the presentation very well.
Interview Advice:
Search up the company beforehand and have lots of examples of team working.
Graduate Civil Engineer, Engineering at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Sisk has strong values and these need to be shown in your application.
Interview Advice:
Be yourself and illustrate how you fit into the company. Show how you are a likable individual and how you can be an asset for Sisk.
Graduate Civil Engineer, Engineering at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Get well prepared (practise as much as possible before the actual application).
Interview Advice:
Be honest, realistic and go with learning intentions.
Graduate Civil Engineer, Ireland South Business Unit at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
- Research the company
- Understand the family and its values
- Know your own strengths and limitations
- Enjoy the process, at most it will be a learning experience
Interview Advice:
- Be passionate
- Know the industry and latest news
- Express your interests outside of work
- Confident handshake, good eye contact, be personable
Interview Advice:
Be yourself and don't stress. Just be calm and confident and if the company is right for you, you will get it.
Engineer, Site at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Be willing to travel every 8 months. Be willing to work hard to gain the benefits.
Pre-Construction Manager, Housing at John Sisk & Son LtdInterview Advice:
Be yourself
Graduate Engineer, UK South at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
The job has a greater focus on on-site engineering and therefore setting out and surveying skills are important.
Interview Advice:
The interview is undertaken in the form of an assessment centre and therefore judges a wide range of skills including teamwork, individual writing and presentation skills.
Good to have some preparation in these areas beforehand.
Civil Engineer, UK Southern Region at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Talk about how your academic life and extra curricular activities have developed key skills such as team work and problem solving.
Interview Advice:
Be yourself and answer honestly, not just copying answers from online.
Graduate Engineer, Ireland Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Include all relevant experience on your application, try get summer work in the industry.
Interview Advice:
Prepare for full day assessment center, varying types of interviews and assessments used, not just a sit down interview.
Graduate Engineer, Site Based at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Be prepared.
Interview Advice:
1 day assessment - be prepared.
Graduate Engineer, Civils UK at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Promote your skills within the sector that you studied even if it doesn't seem relevant. John Sisk are looking for motivated young flexible graduates that are willing to learn. The reason for this is due to Sisk being able to train you from day 1 of the programme and the skills you will learn will be the Sisk ways of performing tasks
Interview Advice:
Prepare, promote and be honest about all the experiences you have had and try to relate to the questions being asked and don't waffle.
Graduate Engineer, Engineering at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Revise on the companies policies.
Interview Advice:
Unique questions are asked compared to the usual 'why do you want to work here'.
Graduate Quantity Surveyor, PPP & Strategic Development at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Ensure you get site experience before applying. Ideally with the company.
Interview Advice:
Do your research, relax and be yourself.
Quantity Surveyor, Commercial at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Tailor your CV to the relevant skills required for the role.
Interview Advice:
Be yourself. The company are looking at who you are as a person as well as your qualifications.
Dont try to be what you think they are looking for, just be who you are and try to be confident.
Interview Advice:
The interview consists of an assessment day which puts you through various tasks which assess your verbal and written communication skills. These include a variety of tasks including Group Discussion, Interview, Written Critical analysis, Fact-Finding Mission, Presentation etc.
My advice would be to try and relax as much as you can during the day.
Application Advice:
Be honest and open. The company is driven by its values of integrity.
Interview Advice:
Be yourself, be nice & polite.
Graduate Quantity Surveyor, North & Major Projects at John Sisk & Son LtdInterview Advice:
There is an assessment day that puts you through your paces across a broad spectrum of sectors. However, you do get a sense of how Sisk wants you to perform and the Sisk personnel that are present on the day will give you a good view into Sisk and the Excelerate program.
Advice would be to relax and make logical inputs when required.
Application Advice:
Give yourself time for the application as it was quite lengthy.
Interview Advice:
Get involved in the assessment day. Show your character.
Section Engineer, Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Do your best, know the company and its values.
Interview Advice:
Know how to work in a team and by yourself efficiently. Ask the stupid questions in problem solving tasks.
Building Services Engineer, Building Services at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Flexibility on the location of work.
Interview Advice:
Research the company and its company values.
Assistant Building Services Engineer, Building Services at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Read the company's values and compare and contrast with what the industry truly needs. Tailor your answers to be the best you can be, but understand the roles, scenarios and sectors you'll find yourself in.
Interview Advice:
Our industry is big, bold, and on the cusp of change. Construction needs bright, dynamic leaders to implement this.
In the interview, your authenticity, integrity, and skill will shine through. Be confident and enjoy it!
Application Advice:
Prepare to be mobile
Interview Advice:
Be confident
Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Commercial at John Sisk & Son LtdInterview Advice:
Show you want to work for Sisk.
Graduate QS, Quantity Surveying at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Demonstrate any experience in a construction based environment. Emphasise your knowledge of health and safety. Acknowledge any international experience you may have.
Interview Advice:
Emphasise your knowledge of health and safety. Convey your willingness to learn and progress in your career, your passion for the company and that you are flexible to travel.
Building Services Engineer, Building Services at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Be yourself.
Interview Advice:
Be yourself.
Quantity Surveyor, Commercial at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Thoroughly research and understand the Excelerate scheme.
Interview Advice:
Understand the company's values.
Quantity Surveyor, Commercial at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Explain your previous working experience with plenty of detail.
Interview Advice:
Be confident and honest.
Site Engineer, UK Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
- Have a well laid out C.V. with all your relevant experience at the beginning.
- Try to get across your passion for the role.
Interview Advice:
- Be yourself.
- Don't answer questions with what you think they want to hear. The company wants to see your personality come through. That is just as important as your qualifications.
Application Advice:
Aptitude tests are used. Numerical and verbal reasoning and situational judgement.
Interview Advice:
1 day assessment centre. Make sure to contribute as there is likely to be a group exercise.
Also, be aware that senior management may be in and out of the rooms so you're being assessed even when you aren't.
Application Advice:
Just go for it! You will have plenty of support, the opportunity to travel and meet new people, and the programme is specifically designed to help you complete your APC.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor, at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Ensure to apply early when in college in order to prevent any delays once you have completed education.
Interview Advice:
Make sure to be relaxed. There are a couple of assessments on the interview day. Show passion and pride in your field and remember that the company is not there to catch you out - they are looking to develop you.
Graduate Engineer, at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Try to gain experience in the industry beforehand - summer placements etc.
Interview Advice:
Focus on previous experience you may have had.
Graduate Engineer, UK Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Prepare yourself and do not only try it for fun as the application procedure is not simple.
Interview Advice:
Be honest, be positive and confident; you achieved this opportunity so make the most of it, even if you do not get to learn from it.
Show yourself willing to work and learn.
Graduate Engineer, UK South Business Unit at John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
Extensive application process, do not apply if you do not want the job. Good experience for future applications if completed.
Interview Advice:
Wide range of assessments including personal interview, presentation, team assessment, report writing...
John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
- Be honest.
- Train and practice for psychometric tests.
- Engage with the process.
- Do your research on what SISK do, what you think you'll be doing, major projects the company has been involved with, SISK's ethics and core family morals.
Interview Advice:
- Be yourself.
- Provide relevant and practical evidence for any skills you talk about.
- During group tasks, always bring other people into play.
- Do your research!
- Know the difference between what a consultancy and contractors do.
- Enjoy the process; the worst that can happen is you'll get good feedback from our excellent HR team.
Application Advice:
Give your best.
Interview Advice:
Standard questions and competency based interview, followed by assessment centre with various activities including Team Meeting role play, fact finding exercise, one to one free topic presentation and written case study.
John Sisk & Son LtdApplication Advice:
To consider the move of placement every 8 months very seriously and consider if this will have an effect on you - would you be comfortable with this?
Interview Advice:
Have confidence in what you know and get across as much as possible in the time you have.
Site Engineer, Engineering at John Sisk & Son LtdInterview Advice:
Be yourself.
Quantity Surveyor/Estimator, Construction at SiskApplication Advice:
Show plenty of enthusiasm.
Building Services Engineer, Building Services at SiskApplication Advice:
Be sure of your ability, you learn so much more in your first week, than you will at university. Show that you come across as a proficient and a capable individual and you will be able to fit into the team without issue.
Interview Advice:
Prepare for competency questions.
Graduater Engineer, North and Major Projects at SiskApplication Advice:
Study the company.
Interview Advice:
Full day interview with an assessment.
Building Services Engineer, Building Services Engineering at SiskApplication Advice:
Be flexible with the relocations.
Graduate Civil Engineer, Civils UK at SiskApplication Advice:
Work hard, make sure you know what you are singing up for.
Graduate Engineer, at SiskApplication Advice:
Get previous experience in the industry it counts for a lot, especially if that experience is with Sisk.
Interview Advice:
Do your presentation on a topic you are passionate about. Don't try to appear clever and talk about something that seems impressive but you don't know enough about, as you are opening yourself up to unanswerable questions.
Graduate Engineer, at SiskApplication Advice:
Make sure your CV is good and also include that you are willing to travel between the UK and Ireland.
Interview Advice:
Be clear in what you are trying to get across to the interviewer and just be yourself. When starting a job straight out of college experience doesn't matter it's all about personality.
Graduate Engineer, at SiskApplication Advice:
Regarding application put down everything that is relevant to the role.
Interview Advice:
You have met the criteria as they have seen your CV, so just be confident. Know the history of the company. Questions to ask.......will the company support you during your chartership, is there relevant training programme in relation to your field of work?
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Trainee Quantity Surveyor, Commerical at John Sisk & Son Ltd View »Best:
Very supportive and allows for easy communication between employees.
Worst:
The I.T. system is terrible. Pay is slightly lower than other companies.
Graduate Design Engineer, Engineering Services at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
opportunities, miltiple businesses between civils, data centres, life sciences, regional, commercial, modular etc.
Worst:
as it is construction, the hours of work may differ at times
graduate QS, Life Sciences at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
- Pay increase every 6 months with the scheme
- Exposure to directors within the company
- Sisk Buddy system when you start
Worst:
- Communication with HR
- No project directory to choose where next placement is
Best:
The people
Worst:
Expected work hours
Site Engineer, CSA at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Great company perks (Holidays, etc.)
Worst:
Too much branding and company image and posting
Quantity Surveyor, Commercial at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Company value your opinion and work to make things better.
They do care- you're not just a number.
Worst:
Company can fail at times in providing the support they preach- Not every member of staff is prepared to give the mentoring support they sign up to.
Site Engineer, Work Winning at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
the colleagues we work with are some of the best people both in a personal level but also in their respective fields.
the company has a big family feel and it backs it up as employees problems/issues are heard and theres always someone to talk to if anything does come up
Worst:
sometimes important details get overlooked and notification of things happening with the higher ups takes too long to be filtered down to the employees.
Too many lines of communication to go through
Quantity Surveyor, Commercial at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Training
progression
work life balance - for construction industry
Graduate Quantity Surveyor, Life Sciences & Tech at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
It is a very supportive company. The international opportunities are great also.
Worst:
Working hours.
Graduate Engineer, BIM at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Opportunities, possible career progression, awareness of good staff and wanting to keep them
Worst:
Nothing so far
Site Engineer, Engineering at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
They are people focused.
Worst:
location
Quantity Surveyor, UK Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Culture/people.
Worst:
Challenges in work/life balance.
Graduate Engineer, MEP at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Amazing working culture.
Worst:
Nothing that bad comes to mind.
Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Engineering at John Sisk & Son LtdWorst:
Commute
Trainee Quantity surveyor, Civils UK at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
A very open and honest company that are willing to discuss the business to their employees.
Also encourage you to undertake lots of training so you are able to gain responsibilities on site.
Worst:
Can be relocated to sites all over the UK, Ireland and Europe where it is encouraged you are flexible in where you will work during the Graduate programme.
Graduate Engineer, Engineering at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
People orientated most of the time
All construction roles can be explored
Best:
Learning from the experts of the industry in a healthy working environment.
Worst:
Adapting to the cold weather conditions on site.
Graduate Site Manager, UK North at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Roadshows - being transparent about pipeline
Will see directors come to site and talk to you to get to know you
PDPs - time to talk to your line manager about career progression
Worst:
Systems that are being used are not that great
The ladder of progression in a specific role is not clear
PDPs - Timescales are not great especially for graduates - setting targets you may not be able to achieve in the next placement
PDPs - no flexibility on the form, new starters will be asked to reflect the previous year
Best:
Challenging work and high salary
Worst:
Location
Graduate Quantity surveyor, Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
The company covers multiple countries and will expect you to travel to at least one international project from your home country at least once during your 2 year graduate position. This is a great opportunity to see other cities and independent living - the company also provides support for this relocation.
Worst:
The access to training isn't as easy or prevalent as I would like.
Graduate Site Engineer, Ireland East at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
great work/life balance
encouraging people and support around you
caring about their employees
career progression
Best:
Opportunity to develop
Worst:
Long hours and commuting
Graduate Quantity Surveyor, Ireland Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
salary, benefits, personal development
Worst:
people in management are horrible
Graduate Civil Engineer, UK – Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Rotation programme
Worst:
Under staffed
Graduate Engineer, Site Engineer at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
People
Worst:
Pay
Graduate Engineer, Engineering at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
It is a family run business. It feels like you are part of the family and you do matter. A lot of benefits included such as travel expenses, car allowance, subsistence etc.
Graduate Engineer, Construction Contracts at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Good Pay and diverse work.
Worst:
Need to move every 8 months.
Graduate Mechanical Engineer, Unity Place – Milton Keynes at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Ethical, good senior management, interesting projects
Worst:
Mid-level guidance is lacking, left to feel very aimless
Graduate Engineer, UK Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Salaries
Worst:
Job locations always changing
Graduate Quantity Surveyor, Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Work/Life Balance Culture
Worst:
Having to work from home due to COVID restrictions
Graduate Engineer, Civil Engineering at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Family-owned, good ethics, published a roadmap to carbon neutrality by 2030
Worst:
None
Graduate Engineer, UK Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
good pay
well supported
good job security
Worst:
having to relocate every 8 months
Graduate Engineer, UK South at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Senior management and directors put a lot of time, effort and money into improving mental health in the company and industry as a whole.
Worst:
While senior management and directors strongly invest into and drive the mental health campaign, it seems to get lost once you get to project levels, and the rules around work/life balance are not usually followed.
Graduate Engineer, Europe at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Opportunity to try my hand at various different building departments and to expand on my knowledge base.
Worst:
To date I am yet to notice and major problems with Sisk, this may be due to my short time with them but to date I believe I have been treated more then fairly.
Graduate Quantity Surveyor, SISK EAST at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Is striving to improve and grow to care for employees in what was is considered a harsh industry- lots of initiatives to push this through.
Worst:
Is still kind of stuck in the old small company mindset which means politics can slow things up development wise. A lot of older employees and managers are resistant to needed changes i.e. using technology day to day
Site Engineer, Site at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
The projects it cherry picks, and the good press it gets. Also the versatility of sectors, and work across a number of European regions.
Worst:
Some projects are understaffed and working hours are longer than you would hope.
Quantity Surveying, Construction at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
the people, everyone is very welcoming and happy to help.
Worst:
expenses system
Graduate Engineer, Sisk Living at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Excellent training opportunities
Progression
Management
Worst:
Work life balance
No jobs in Yorks area
Best:
Health and Safety regulations
Salary
Benefits
Worst:
It takes ages for safety coats and jackets to arrive
Graduate Engineer, UK Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Prestige and Work-life Balance
Worst:
Nothing
Civil Engineer, Performance Team at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Their values
Pro-activeness
Best:
Great learning opportunities. Push towards chartership.
Worst:
Have to move every 9 months.
Graduate Engineer, Engineering, Construction, Building at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Lots of learning
Worst:
Travelling lots
Graduate Engineer, Graduate at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Career progression
Worst:
Hours
Graduate Engineer, Engineering at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Its a family business and the people whom you work with actually care about who you are and what you do. This company doesn't treat you as a number. Regional and Managing Directors will sit and chat with you and ask how you are doing, how life is and how happy you are in an open friendly manner.
Worst:
Apart from relocating from project to project i have found my time very enjoyable.
Assistant Planner, Ireland South at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Work environment
Worst:
Time of work
Engineer, Engineering at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Friendly working environment, good training, a good level of responsibility
Worst:
Can take a while to get promotions etc signed off
Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveying at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Flexible, as long as you do the work to a high standard.
Worst:
nothing really
Graduate Engineer, Civil Engineering, pre-construction at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
The best graduate programme possible in the UK
High quality projects
experienced and supportive staff
Great salary for graduates
Worst:
None
Site Engineer, Engineering at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Money and Travel
Worst:
may get moved to a bad location with little notice
Graduate Civil Engineer, Engineering at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Team work
Work environment
Opportunities (for learning and/or taking responsibility, you must speak up)
Worst:
work-life balance
work hours
Best:
People, projects, company investment in employee development
Worst:
Work life balance, roles definition
Graduate Engineer, Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
- Good package for graduates.
- Small company.
- Do things the right way.
- Try and move with the times.
Worst:
N/A
Graduate Engineer, Ireland Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
People
salary
holidays
Worst:
hours
Graduate Engineer, Ireland south at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Employee benefits scheme and influence on work life balance
Worst:
Career progression is difficult
Pre-Construction Manager, Housing at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
- Friendly/family business - not too big that you feel like you're just a number
- Good with travel expenses
- Lots of training available on the graduate scheme
- Good social events
Worst:
- Can be insensitive to relocation
- Pay increase not great
Best:
3:30pm finish on a Friday
Good team building/nights out organised by the company
Strong family values from the company history - you never feel like a number in the company
Worst:
Pay
Civil Engineer, UK Southern Region at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
The development and suppor they provide, the responsbility they give you on site, the opportunities for working on different projects around Europe
Worst:
That they have a lot of work in only certain areas of the UK
Graduate Engineer, Ireland Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
The company have the right values and push to keep them to the fore, i.e. safety is paramount and nothing comes before that.
Worst:
Company-wide change takes a long time to be realized, higher management can be reluctant to adopt changes.
Graduate Engineer, Site Based at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Work/Life balance
Worst:
Line manager sometimes too busy
Graduate Engineer, Civils UK at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Pay and locations
Worst:
having to relocate for the graduate programme
Graduate Quantity Surveyor, PPP & Strategic Development at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
They look after you extremely well and drive at working towards a healthier work life balance.
Worst:
I would enjoy it if there was a bigger presence of Sisk in the UK, like how the company dominates in Ireland. Although i know this will take time and is not necessarily a bad thing.
Quantity Surveyor, Commercial at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Very good graduate programme.
Allowed to take responsibility
Variety of different projects
Pay
Worst:
Re-locating every 8 months
Subsistence doesnt take into account London property prices
Best:
progression, responsibility, team members, good projects
Worst:
long hours
Graduate Quantity Surveyor, North & Major Projects at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Reputation for quality and safety.
Worst:
Work/Life Balance.
Engineer, Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Invest in your training
Small enough that you're not just a number
Worst:
Don't look after employees as well as they could in terms of living away from home
Section Engineer, Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Great standing in the industry. Justifiably so in my opinion due to their work approach.
Building Services Engineer, Building Services at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Good company ethos
Good support network
Worst:
Long Hours
Do not consult on pay rises
Best:
The are very much a people company
Worst:
Time spent at jobs, once you are settled you could be moved, that is the construction business though
Building Services Engineer, Building Services at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Investment in people
Worst:
Unnecassarily micro-managing expenditure
Assistant Business Improvement Manager, North & Major Projects at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
The people
Worst:
Inconsistency in different locations
Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Commercial at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
We are well looked after
Worst:
Sometimes don't consider young employees best interests.
Graduate QS, Quantity Surveying at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Sisk's commitment to training thier staff and offering a wide range of experience.
Worst:
The short notice of movement to different locations.
Building Services Engineer, Building Services at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Expertise in all areas, no shortage of help of needed
Worst:
Industry wide older people thinking they know everything and completely dismissing graduates and younger people thinking that they knowing nothing.
Quantity Surveyor, Commercial at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Support from the company, learning programme, team of people, variety of tasks on daily basis, quick progression and plenty of opportunities to develop your career.
Worst:
Work life balance, extra hours are not paid.
Graduate Engineer, at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Salary, Experience
Worst:
Very large so may not know where next job is
Engineer, Ireland South at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Solid company, good Brand
Worst:
Having to relocate
Site Engineer, UK Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
The company has a real family feel to it.
Really feel valued by the company and they are willing to invest in graduates.
Worst:
Not got anything negative to say.
Graduate Engineer, North & Major Projects at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Work is of a high standard and the company is passionate about maintaining a reputation of innovation, integrity and quality. I feel I can be proud to work here.
Worst:
Work/Life Balance. As with all construction, I feel/
Assistant Building Services Engineer, North & Major Projects at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
A caring company who will do their very best in order to make sure you develop and achieve a positive and support you in any family matter
Graduate Engineer, at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Rotation of projects on the graduate scheme - allowing the opportunity to have potentially worked on 6 different projects over the course of the four year scheme.
Worst:
Poor at self-promotion - showing off what's going well
Graduate Engineer, UK Civils at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Apart from your salary there are many services that help you to achieve a better performance and i believe that not every company does, such as: expenses, subsistence policies, information online and templates, guidelines, group workshops of all the graduates together so we can compare experiences and learn from each other....etc.
It makes me think that they do want the best.
Worst:
Again, in my experience some times work-life balance is complicated to achieve, not only for me but also for my colleagues. SISK is trying to apply systems to deal with this.
Graduate Engineer, UK South Business Unit at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Opportunities for working in in different areas of the industry
Graduate program
Worst:
Current project - under staffed, high staff turnover and lack of direction
John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
- Smaller company which means you can get recognised and grow within the company.
- Good core values.
- Opportunities to work internationally.
- The company itself is growing for e.g. in February SISK were 10th for work won.
Worst:
- None.
Graduate Engineer, North & Major Projects at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Values, people working in it
Worst:
Old school mentality
John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Career progression
Site Engineer, Engineering at John Sisk & Son LtdBest:
Training and development
Worst:
communication among our own employees
Quantity Surveyor/Estimator, Construction at SiskBest:
Support Network
Worst:
No overtime payments.
Building Services Engineer, Building Services at SiskBest:
Family values - you are appreciated by everyone from the bottom to the top
Worst:
Expenses process is rubbish
Graduater Engineer, North and Major Projects at SiskBest:
challenging work
Worst:
appreciation for work done that is reflected in pay
Building Services Engineer, Building Services Engineering at SiskBest:
The big investment in young people
Worst:
Many hours at work
Graduate Civil Engineer, Civils UK at SiskBest:
Invest in the Graduate scheme. Many opportunities to work on various projects.
Worst:
Relocating all the time.
Graduate Engineer, at SiskBest:
The graduate programme provides a lot of support and training and is aimed towards chartership. It is one of the smaller graduate schemes and so you get a very one-on-one and personal education, rather than being just a number to the company.
Graduate Engineer, at SiskBest:
excellent graduate programme and given a lot of responsibility on the job
Worst:
a lot of moving from job to job
Graduate Engineer, at SiskBest:
The benefits and salary and the work environment.
They treat us very well.
Worst:
The hours are long and the short notice of moving from site to site; this can be attributed to the nature of the industry opposed to the company's shortcomings.
Graduate Engineer, Civils at SiskBest:
Family company with family values
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