UK Undergraduate Opportunities – Midlands Region

Location: Various Projects across UK Midlands Region 
Start Date: Summer 2026 
Duration: 3 or 12 months 
Application Deadline: 30 November 2025

Build your future with John Sisk & Son 
Are you studying a construction-related degree and looking for a placement that offers real responsibility, technical development, and exposure to major projects? Join Sisk for a 3 or 12-month undergraduate placement and gain hands-on experience with one of the UK and Ireland’s leading building contractors. 

Who we are  

Established in 1859, Sisk is proud to be in its fifth generation of family ownership. Our founding values of care, excellence, and integrity continue to shape everything we do. With a clear vision of Building Excellence, we consistently deliver high-quality projects that exceed client expectations. Our people are the driving force behind our success, and we’re now looking for the next generation of students to help us carry that legacy forward. 

What We’re Looking For: 

• Currently studying a Construction related degree – Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Mechanical / Building Services Engineering, Construction Management, BIM, Planning or Design  

• Strong communication and teamwork skills 

• Analytical mindset and attention to detail 

• Willingness to learn and take initiative 

• Geographically mobile across the Northwest 

What You’ll Get: 

• Competitive placement salary 

• Structured training and development 

• Mentoring from experienced professionals 

• Exposure to chartership pathways 

• A chance to make a real impact on high-profile projects 

Ready to build your future with Sisk? 
 

Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career in construction. 

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive placement salary
• Structured training and development
• Mentoring from experienced professionals
• Exposure to chartership pathways
• A chance to make a real impact on high-profile projects

Ready to build your future with Sisk?

Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career in construction.

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.


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


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.