Role: Digital Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3) - UK
Start date: September 2026
Additional information:
- Office based role with travel to sites and various projects
- Day release apprenticeship study at the workplace
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 4,000 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.
Digital Engineering Apprenticeship Programme
The Digital Engineering Technician Apprentice will work alongside the team of Digital Coordinators and technicians as part of the discipline design teams. They will be guided by mentors to produce deliverables to support the delivery of drawings, models, visualisations across a multidisciplinary team. There are various digital engineering techniques and aspects to the role within an industry that has a growing demand on data automation, information management and BIM. This demand is supported by adoption of systems, processes and tools that allow Visualisation, Quantification and Construction. The Apprentice will be a key member of the team using engineering principles to communicate complex principles to members of the project team. The apprentice will be supported by line managers to achieve their goals through study and complete the qualification as well as gaining skills within workplace.
What qualification will I receive through the apprenticeship?
As part of this apprenticeship, you will follow the Digital Engineering Technician Level 3 apprenticeship standard which takes 3 years to complete.
Where will I be based on the apprenticeship?
We have a number of Digital Engineering apprenticeship opportunities available at the following offices:
- Cannock Office, Hawks Green Lane, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 7LH
- London Office, Kentish Town, Hiview House, Highgate Road, London, NW5 1TN
- Warrington Office, 1 Bridge Court, Yew Tree Road, Stonecross Business Park, Golborne, Warrington, WA3 3JD
What do I need to be considered for the apprenticeship?
- GCSE Maths and English at grade A*- C / 4-9 (or equivalent)
- 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 two stages:
- Application including a CV
- In-person interview
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.