Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Programme 

Murphy are looking to recruit the next generation of civil engineers. We are looking to appoint highly motivated degree apprentices with strong aspirations to pursue an engineering career within a leading UK civil engineering & construction organisation. Our civil engineering works cover a wide range of engineering activities, such as tunnelling, rail projects, heavy civils, drainage works, bridge repair and replacements. 

Our degree apprenticeship programme offers you the chance to secure a university degree debt-free, whilst gaining invaluable on-the-job experience. Your tuition fees for this degree will be paid for by Murphy and you’ll also be earning a competitive apprenticeship salary.   

Working as an apprentice civil engineer you will learn how to be responsible for the daily control, management, and coordination of construction activities on site to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the required safety, environmental and quality standards. Your responsibilities will increase throughout the duration of the apprenticeship programme as your skills and technical knowledge develop. You will be supported throughout by your assigned apprenticeship mentor, in conjunction with your university apprenticeship tutor, to ensure you gain the right mix of skills and experience to successfully complete your apprenticeship. 

As a Civil Engineer apprentice, you will be placed on one of our many UK construction sites and be involved in the different site activities, where you will be exposed to: 

• Dimensional control of site works.  
• Understanding engineering requirements of a project. 
• Planning of site activities. 
• Reading of site documents: Site drawings, specifications, standards. 
• Working alongside our project engineers and construction managers to Learn how to develop and produce construction strategies and sequences.  
• Assisting with quality control checks  
• Learning how to undertake site inspections. 
• Understand and review project documents ie: Health and safety documents 

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Working alongside our project engineers and construction managers 
• Learn how to develop and produce construction strategies and sequences 
• Learning how to undertake concept design and site inspections of temporary works 
• Assisting with scope reviews of civil and structural tenders 
• Assisting in providing design and remedial solutions 

• Learning how to Review and prepare risk assessments and method statements 
• Establishing and maintaining secondary dimensional control 
• Developing Knowledge of as-built surveys 
• Checking dimensions of major elements and critical interfaces 
• Monitoring surveying and setting out of subcontractors, ensuring best practice  
• Raising Non-Conformance Reports 
• Monitoring subcontractors to ensure compliance with method statements and inspection test plans  
• Assisting with quality control checks 
• Assisting package and construction managers with quality issues arising on site. 

What qualification will I receive through the apprenticeship?  

As part of this apprenticeship, you will follow the Civil Engineering Graduate Apprenticeship (SCQF 10) which takes up to 5 years to complete with one our partner universities. 

Where will I be based on the apprenticeship?  

The position is based in North Scotland (Inverness) with work predominantly across the Highlands/Alness to Wick for the duration of the programme. Due to the remote locations of some of our sites, applicants must be willing to travel as required.  Full UK driving licence is required.   

What do I need to be considered for the apprenticeship? 

• National 5 Maths & English at grade A-C

You must also have attained or have attained by September 25, one of the following: 

• Higher Maths & 1 other STEM subject minimum grade C
• NC Civil Engineering (SCQF 6)
• You don’t need to have previous experience for the role, but you do need to be ready to learn, have a positive mindset and a can-do attitude! 
• Eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit if applicable. Please note, that we do not provide sponsorship. 

• You don’t need to have previous experience for the role, but you do need to be ready to learn, have a positive mindset and a can-do attitude! 
• Eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit if applicable. Please note, that we do not provide sponsorship. 

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  

What you’ll get in return 

• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development. 
• Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy’s inclusive culture.  
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service 
• Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities.  
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review 

• Above market rate contributory pension scheme 
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay 
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus 
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus 
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations 
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc 
• Access to Murphy Wellbeing: you will have access to a host of online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and if needs be external professional support because we understand that work and life offers challenges that sometimes need a little extra support.

Our Recruitment Process

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 25)

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.