Ireland Trainee Quantity Surveyor Opportunities - Dublin

Location: Various Projects across Dublin
Start Date: September 2026
Duration: 5 Years
Application Deadline: 12 December 2025

Build your future with John Sisk & Son
As a Trainee Quantity Surveyor, you will be working and assisting the commercial construction team to ensure a successful project is delivered, while maintaining relationships, maximising commercial returns and managing risk. 

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.   

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:

We are currently recruiting for Trainee Quantity Surveyors who will work with Sisk and attend college one day per week at TUD (course reference TU837). This TU Dublin course shall commence September 2026.                         

Candidates should possess:

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and take initiative

and

“Applicants should apply to Sisk in the first instance on the link provided on this page. Closing date for applications is Friday 12th December 2025”

Key points of programme

• One day per week release to study at TU Dublin / four days working with John Sisk & Son (Holdings) Ltd.
• Five-year duration studying a BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics
• Course fees – paid for by John Sisk & Son (Holdings) Ltd.
• Structured salary model for duration of the programme

What You’ll Get:

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

Further information and application process

• Applicants must meet the minimum course requirements as outlined on the TU Dublin website.
• Applicants should apply to Sisk in the first instance on the link provided on this page. Closing date for applications is Friday 12th December 2025.

• Sisk interviews shall be held in January 2026.
• Conditional offers by Sisk will made early February 2026.

• Applications should also be made directly to TU Dublin once the TU Dublin application window opens (expected end Feb 2026). Places are limited. Candidates will need to provide proof of a provisional offer from TUD at a later stage as part of the screening process with Sisk.

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.