Role: Business Management Graduate - UK

Start date: September 2026

Additional information:

• Rotational programme with the opportunity to experience different sectors and/or projects, for the duration of the 2-year programme

As an international business we also have opportunities available in Ireland.

About Us 
Murphy is a leading international, multi-disciplined engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and North America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. We also have a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy employs more than 4,300 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, we work as ‘One Murphy’ by directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. There’s more to Murphy.

Graduate Programme 
This is an exciting opportunity for graduates to join an established Contractor as a Business Management Graduate in our Murphy Plant team. Finish university and start your career for real, as you join the two-year Murphy Graduate programme. Plunge yourself into our world, keep your eyes open for every opportunity, and in just two years, you’ll find yourself well on your way to achieving a professional qualification with support from your dedicated Mentor. The Murphy Graduate Programme offers the successful graduate exposure to a wide range of areas and aspects of Murphy Group. We invest in our graduates because we want them to play a key role in the future of our business. In just two years, you’ll find yourself well on your way to achieving a professional qualification with the support of the Murphy team.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational and safety management of the Murphy Plant depot locations.

• Logistics scheduling and the management of compliance towards legal and accredited HGV fleet standards.
• Administer hire of specialist plant and equipment to large infrastructure projects across a number of key sectors.
• Support the service and maintenance processes for assets worth more than £130m.
• Be involved in financial modelling and understand elements of a financial strategy including elements such as revenue, cost, profit and loss, and cashflow.
• Work alongside procurement on supply chain agreements, managing supply chain partners against KPI’s and procuring parts and assets inclusive of our capital expenditure process.

Who do we look for?

• Strong organisation and planning skills, including the ability to prioritise and manage expectations
• You will be passionate, driven & customer centric in your approach.
• Confident, hardworking, and adaptable to the needs of the environment –
• Solid PC and Microsoft skills ideally with database management experience including building high-quality presentation decks
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to define, evaluate opportunities  
• Strong analytical and inquisitive research skills
• Well-developed communication and written and oral presentation skills
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work autonomously and flexibly
• Strong collaboration, networking, and interpersonal skills

  
Above all, we need people who will adopt our values and strive to live them: 

• One Family, One Team, One Murphy  
• Always Deliver  
• Respect, Integrity & Accountability   
• Never Harm  
• Continually Improve  

Location  
Based out of our depots (Hemel, Ollerton, Golborne or Kentish Town).

How will I learn? 
In short, by grabbing every chance you get.  Alongside working on some fascinating, challenging and occasionally jaw-dropping projects, you’ll also be part of our Murphy Learning programme, where everyone has ownership of their own training. You decide what skills you want to gain, with support and guidance from your manager. We call it the 70:20:10 principle, and it goes like this: 
•    70% learning on the job, challenging yourself with new projects and responsibilities 
•    20% learning through others, training and networking with senior managers, colleagues, and industry leaders 
•    10% structured learning, choosing training courses that fit your needs and your team’s aims 

Entry Requirements 

You'll need to have or be on course for a 2.1 degree or above in any subject.

   
Additional Requirements 

• Due to the nature of our work, we require you to have a full clean driving licence.

• Eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit if applicable. Please note that unfortunately, we do not provide sponsorship.

Our recruitment process consists of three stages:

1.    Application including a CV
2.    Online interactive exercise 
3.    In-person assessment centre (which start from February 2026) 

It’s important to us that everybody has an equal chance to succeed, therefore if you'd like to discuss any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please feel free to get in touch at emergingtalent@murphygroup.co.uk

Please note: Should we receive a high volume of suitable applications we may choose to close our opportunities early. Therefore, to avoid missing out, we do recommend you submit your application asap. 

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.