John Sisk & Son Ltd is seeking a Contracts Manager / Project Manager in Sligo. In this role, you'll oversee project delivery, ensuring client expectations are met while managing financial performance. Responsibilities include preparing project programs, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates have relevant qualifications in construction and proven experience managing multiple projects across the sector. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health supports and career development opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview At Sisk, we create places and infrastructure that shape how people live, work and connect – now and for future generations. As a family‑owned, international construction and engineering group, we offer meaningful careers across building, infrastructure, rail, energy and off‑site manufacturing throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe, where people are supported to grow, make an impact and be part of positive change. We are seeking an experienced Tax Manager who will join our Tax Team to focus mainly on corporation tax and ensure compliance for the Group in Ireland and across several jurisdictions in which we operate. This role will be responsible for managing the corporate tax compliance, planning, and risk management activities across the organization, ensuring alignment with both domestic and international tax laws. The role will be based in Head Office in CityWest Dublin and reporting to the Corporate Tax Lead. Responsibilities Review of corporation tax calculations and returns for all entities in the Group which will include Pillar II going forward. Ensure preliminary corporation tax payments and balances of tax are paid on time for all entities within the Group. Transfer Pricing and Inter-Company Pricing assistance. Liaise with our external tax advisors, auditors, Irish Revenue, HMRC, other foreign tax authorities and regulatory bodies when required. Control and assist with Tax Planning and Budgeting. Provide tax support and due diligence on mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. Partner with project managers, legal, and operations teams on tax implications of large‑scale contracts and international operations. Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess the impact on the Group. Ensure effectiveness, accuracy, implementation and adherence to the Sisk Group’s Internal Control and Risk Management Policy. Streamlining of tax processes/controls. Experience Proven experience in corporate tax compliance and advisory across multiple jurisdictions Strong understanding of Irish and UK tax systems, with exposure to international tax Construction sector experience would be considered an advantage Qualifications CTA qualified ACA/ACCA qualified accountant Advanced knowledge of Excel Motivated and enthusiastic personality, with a ‘hands‑on’ attitude Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate effectively in person and by telephone Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently Ability to pay close attention to detail Strong interpretive and analysis skills Ability to standardise processes, and suggest improvements to same Benefits Competitive salary 26 days annual leave Pension scheme Comprehensive health, wellbeing and lifestyle supports Career development opportunities And much more as part of our Total Rewards programme Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, family status or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr
John Sisk & Son Ltd seeks an experienced Tax Manager to join the team in Dublin. The role focuses on corporate tax compliance and planning across multiple jurisdictions. Key responsibilities include reviewing tax calculations, ensuring timely payments, and liaising with external advisors. Candidates should be CTA and ACA/ACCA qualified, with strong knowledge of Irish and UK tax systems and preferably experience in the construction sector. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview At Sisk, we create places and infrastructure that shape how people live, work and connect – now and for future generations. As a family‑owned, international construction and engineering group, we offer meaningful careers across building, infrastructure, rail, energy and off‑site manufacturing throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe, where people are supported to grow, make an impact and be part of positive change. The Contracts Manager / Project Manager is the senior site leader and has overall responsibility for the delivery of the project(s) and financial performance of the contract (with support from the QS). The key elements of this role are to co‑ordinate all aspects of the contract, to ensure that the project meets the client expectations. The CM/PM carries out their work in accordance with all the relevant standard operating procedures also in line with the SISK HSEQS policies. The CM/PM prepares and maintains the PEP and also looks for opportunities for the company to add additional value or enhance the profit achieved through the delivery of the project. Responsibilities Preconstruction Prepare the programme, method statements and submission Produce the contract programme (having typically worked with the Estimating Department during the bid stage) Instruct the QS to agree all major preliminary items expenditure, including plant, accommodation Chair start‑up & production meetings (including working with the Regional Director to allocate suitably skilled team members) Manage the sub‑contracts buying schedule with the QS Construction & Design Lead all aspects of Project Team functions (PEP, Risk & Commercial Success, Financials, Processes, HSEQS, Stakeholder Management, Project Administration, Design Management & Project Close Out) Ensure that the project team and supply chain have the required H&S skills and competencies in their org to meet HSEQS expectations document Manages, through others, consultant and subcontract design as required by the contract including delivery of the BIM strategy Compile and implement the Project Execution Plan, with specific reference to the HSE & Quality plan Post Construction Obtain the defects list, remedy any items and obtain the Certificate of Making Good Defects Instruct QS in the preparation of Loss and Expense Applications and in the provision of information for Final Account Manage and control operating budgets Has authority to approve expenditure, appoint sub‑contractors, change sub‑contractors and signoff on monthly commercial reports Experience Good working Knowledge of Design and Build JCT, NEC3 contracts, as well as with BREEAM/LEED Proven experience working in the relevant sector or a minimum of 2-3 projects delivered across different industry sectors Demonstrable holistic ‘end to end’ Programme Management experience Analytical and Methodical Commercial Awareness People & Performance Management skills Team Building and Leadership Qualifications Professional qualification in construction related subject. Ideally chartered Planning IOSH or equivalent H&S management training Temporary Works & Excavation Safety Permitting requirements for live energy works Working at Heights & Scaffolding Lifting & Cranage operations Other HSEQS training as per site HSE plan Contracts Management What We Offer At Sisk, your rewards package goes far beyond your salary. Our most valued benefits include: Competitive salary 26 days annual leave Pension scheme Comprehensive health, wellbeing and lifestyle supports Career development opportunities And much more as part of our Total Rewards programme Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, family status or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all candidates. Encouraging All Talent to Apply We understand that the confidence gap or imposter syndrome can discourage great people from applying. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to express your interest — your skills, experience and potential are what matter. Compliance & Transparency All recruitment materials are designed to meet or exceed legal and regulatory requirements, including the Irish and UK Equality Acts and the EU Pay Transparency Directive, ensuring fairness, transparency and equal access for every applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr
John Sisk & Son Ltd is seeking a Senior Planner to lead the planning and project controls function in Dublin. This role involves developing baseline contract programmes, managing subcontractor schedules, and mentoring junior planners. Candidates should have a degree in Construction Management or a related field and a proven track record in construction planning, specifically with planning software like ASTA Powerproject. The position offers competitive salary, 26 days annual leave, and various benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview Opportuntity for a Senior Planner in Dublin to join our Data centre team. The Senior Planner leads the planning and project controls function across the business, setting standards and ensuring consistency in pre-construction and construction phases. This role supports delivery excellence through accurate programme development, progress monitoring, risk management, and reporting to senior management and the Board. 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 P rogramme Development & Control Lead the development of baseline contract programmes covering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring logic links and critical path are clear. Prepare construction target programmes to identify improvements and efficiencies compared to contract programmes. Develop tender event programmes for subcontractor procurement, integrating design release and lead-in activities. Maintain accurate programme documentation within a Common Data Environment (CDE). Produce 4D graphical models and/or 2D phasing plans to illustrate build sequence, logistics, and phasing. Identify programme risks and opportunities, applying mitigation measures, float, and time risk allowances. Collaborate with project teams to develop construction methodologies that demonstrate sequencing and techniques. Support preparation of preliminaries documentation including staffing, logistics, and temporary works. Engage with the supply chain to develop programme inputs, including design deliverables, lead-in times, construction durations, plant, and labour needs. Reporting, Progress & As-Built Information Develop and manage tracking schedules to monitor subcontractor programmes. Maintain and update as-built programmes, highlighting variances from baseline. Input into change requests, advising on programme impacts to facilitate approvals. Validate and track progress using output rates and provide feedback to inform future tenders. Undertake peer reviews of planners’ programmes to ensure consistency and quality. Use 4D/2D planning tools to represent current progress visually. Management & Leadership Provide regular updates to Regional Planners and report programme positions at monthly contract reviews. Lead programme reporting weekly and monthly in coordination with project management teams. Manage, mentor, and support assistant and graduate planners, conducting performance and development reviews. Ensure the quality and accuracy of planning outputs produced by project and site teams. Benchmark programme periods using subcontractor input, historic data, and project consultation. Lead planning and programme management duties during both pre-construction and site phases. Contribute to assessment of programme entitlements under contract conditions (e.g., NEC, JCT). Experience Essential Proven experience in construction planning, with a successful track record of programme management on live projects. Advanced knowledge of planning software (preferably ASTA Powerproject) and programme reporting tools. Strong understanding of UK and EU contract frameworks, including NEC and JCT. Excellent IT skills and the ability to manage planning data in a collaborative digital environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience of engaging with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams. Ability to manage, mentor, and develop junior colleagues. Knowledge of industry best practice in planning and programme management. Desirable Experience using Synchro and 4D planning tools to their full potential. Knowledge of BIM processes and collaborative data environments (CDEs). Experience producing or reviewing 2D and 4D phasing models. Demonstrated ability to conduct peer reviews and ensure programme quality across multiple projects. Evidence of continuous professional development (e.g., attending construction best practice events). Qualifications Essential Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline. Equivalent professional experience will also be considered. Certification or training in planning and programme software (e.g., ASTA Powerproject). Desirable Membership (or working towards membership) of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIOB, ICE, APM). Advanced training in ASTA Powerproject (e.g., progress analysis, S-curve reporting, resource management). Training in contract management (NEC, JCT). Training in Synchro, BIM, and collaborative data environments. Training in people management and presentation techniques. Additional Information Competitive salary 26 days annual leave Pension and benefits Unlimited learning and development opportunities Much more Our People and Recruitment Commitment We are 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. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process. All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland. #J-18808-Ljbffr
John Sisk & Son Ltd is seeking First Year Apprentices for Carpentry & Joinery positions in Ireland. This apprenticeship provides a mix of on-site work and training at our Joinery Training Centre in West Dublin. Apprentices will assist in timber framing, joinery fabrication, and the installation of fixtures while adhering to safety and quality standards. Candidates should be working towards their Leaving Cert in 2026. The role offers practical experience and training in a well-structured programme. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description First Year Apprentice Vacancy. John Sisk & Son (Holdings) Ltd are recruiting for an autumn intake of Carpentry & Joinery Apprentices. The apprenticeship offers a mix of on site work and joinery work. You will be based at our Joinery Training Centre in West Dublin and will work on various carpentry and joinery tasks, learning through practical experience in a structured apprenticeship programme. Responsibilities include assisting with timber framing, joinery fabrication, installation of fixtures, and supporting on site construction activities in accordance with safety and quality standards. Qualifications: Leaving Cert / Applied Leaving Cert, or working towards your leaving in 2026. Construction studies desirable but not mandatory. Note: As part of the national apprenticeship system, there are formal requirements for approval of an employer's suitability to train apprentices and for registration of apprentices. Advertising on this site does not guarantee that the employer is approved to recruit and train for apprenticeship positions. Employer Information Address: 3007 Lake Drive, Dublin 24, D24 N2. Contact: Winifred Ryan, traininganddev@sisk.ie Website: http://www.sisk.com Sector Construction Career Level Not Required #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview At Sisk, we create places and infrastructure that shape how people live, work and connect – now and for future generations. As a family‑owned, international construction and engineering group, we offer meaningful careers across building, infrastructure, rail, energy and off‑site manufacturing throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe, where people are supported to grow, make an impact and be part of positive change. Sisk Infrastructure is delighted to grow our team with the addition of a Senior Planner who will set the standard for planning and project controls and regularly review the function in the preconstruction and construction phases, developing a consistent approach and producing regular reports to feedback progress and performance to the group board. Responsibilities Lead in the development of the baseline contract programme, covering all aspects of design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. All elements to be fully logic linked and have a critical path. Prepare a construction (target) programme highlighting areas of improvement against the contract programme. Prepare a tender event programme for the procurement of subcontractors incorporating design release and lead‑in activities. Maintain electronic files and administration of planning and programme documents to facilitate retrieval as required, utilising the common data environment (CDE). Provide all programme information as required to support the management team. Develop a 4D graphical model, where required, or 2D phasing plans, to represent the sequence of build, phasing and logistics. Use the construction programme to produce/assiste in the production of project prelim books including, but not limited to, staff resources, logistics and temporary works requirements. Engage with the supply chain to develop the project programme with regards to design, lead‑ins, construction periods, plant & labour requirements. Review risk and opportunities for every programme produced and highlight potential mitigation measures, including float and time risk allowances. Experience Advanced construction project management software training – progress analysis & s‑curve reporting, managing costs & resources. Advanced Primavera P6 training, managing costs & resources. Managing people training. Advanced contract awareness – understanding JCT and NEC forms of contract. Qualifications Relevant degree or diploma. Qualifications in construction management. Certification for use of planning and programme software. Membership of relevant professional body, where applicable. Benefits Competitive salary. 26 days annual leave. Pension scheme. Comprehensive health, wellbeing and lifestyle supports. Career development opportunities. And much more as part of our Total Rewards programme. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, family status or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview We have an opportunity for a Health & Safety Manager for Kildare. The Senior Health & Safety Manager provides direct operational support to project teams, ensuring health, safety, environment, quality and wellbeing standards are applied consistently on site. Responsibilities Safety Leadership Lead and manage the health and safety function on assigned projects. Provide advice and direction to project managers, engineers and supervisors on safety requirements. Ensure safety is embedded in planning, delivery and close‑out stages of the project. Compliance and Risk Management Ensure full compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and company procedures. Lead the development and review of project safety plans, risk assessments and method statements. Carry out regular inspections, audits and incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented. Monitor subcontractor compliance and provide support where required. Culture and Engagement Promote a culture of safety through visible leadership and engagement with project teams. Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks and training sessions to staff and subcontractors. Encourage open communication on safety issues and ensure lessons learned are shared. Reporting and Assurance Prepare and present regular safety reports to project and business unit leadership. Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents, near misses and corrective actions. Support the BU Head of Safety in ensuring consistency of reporting and performance tracking. Experience Essential Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice in construction. Proven experience in managing health and safety on large construction projects. Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to engage all levels of staff. Excellent organisational, reporting and communication skills. Ability to identify, assess and manage risks in dynamic project environments. Desirable Experience working with Tier 1 contractors or on complex infrastructure, life sciences or data centre projects. Familiarity with digital tools for safety reporting and performance tracking. Knowledge of occupational health and behavioural safety initiatives. Qualifications Essential NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification in occupational health and safety. Professional membership of IOSH or equivalent body. Demonstrated experience in managing safety teams or site‑based safety professionals. Desirable Postgraduate qualification in health and safety, risk management or related discipline. Additional training in behavioural safety or leadership coaching. Experience in environmental and sustainability aspects of project delivery. Additional Information Competitive salary. 26 days annual leave. Pension and benefits. Unlimited learning and development opportunities. Equal Opportunities We are 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
