The Role 

Murphy are hiring Graduate Civil Engineers to work alongside our experienced site engineers across multi discipline construction projects from large scale civils, rail, water, oil & gas and electricity upgrade projects as part of the green energy transition across Ireland. The graduate scheme offers both technical and soft skills courses to help your professional development and growth as a civil engineer.  

Murphy are committed to developing our Engineers and our CPD Programme is accredited by Engineers Ireland. 

Key Responsibilities and Duties 

• Accurate setting out of the works and dimensional control. 

• Resolving technical problems at all levels. 

• Carry out inspections in accordance with the Inspection and Test Plan. 

• The production of survey information and red – lined drawings for the completion of the As-built records. 

• Ensuring activities are carried out in safe manner in accordance with the Project Safety Plan. 

• Accurate maintenance of Quality Management System records. 

• Ensure equipment is calibrated, in date and suitably checked in accordance with company policies and the manufacturers defined requirements. 

• Ensure the site diary is accurately maintained noting against each record the date, location and serial number of equipment used. 

• Informing senior management of any non-conformances or poor workmanship. 

• Ensure all site personnel have clear, accurate and appropriate information to carry out their duties. 

• Close liaison with the Site Foreman and Works Managers. 

• Ensure that only the latest issue drawings and documents are being used. 

• Ensure all materials on site are suitable, stored in line with manufacturer’s recommendations current working practice, contract specification or project requirements. 

• Assist the Site Management team to update KPI’s, material reconciliation and progress reports. 

• Assist QS with site quantities and measures for monthly valuations. 

Entry Requirements  

• Degree qualified Civil Engineer (or set to graduate by September 2027) 

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE 

• Construction Experience (desirable) 

• Setting Out and Surveying techniques (desirable) 

• Experience in AutoCAD (desirable) 

• Problem solving skills 

• Personal ownership your development 

• Team working skills 

• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel  

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 

Additional Requirements 

• You need a full Irish driving licence due to the locations of projects.  

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

• To provide you with the best development opportunities we may ask you to work away from your home location within Ireland during your 2-year programme. 

Our Recruitment Process 
Our recruitment process consists of three stages: 

1. Application including a CV 

2. Online interview  

3. In-person assessment centre (which start from November 2026 / January 2027)