Civil Engineering Apprenticeship Programme 

Murphy is pleased to offer positions on the Civil Engineering Apprenticeship Programme at Atlantic Technological University Sligo or Galway and Munster Technology University Cork. This is a dynamic alternative route into the civil engineering field in Ireland, combining practical on-the-job learning with academic development. 

Our apprenticeship provides an "earn and learn" model to build your skills and knowledge. By the end of this programme, you’ll have achieved the educational foundation for professional registration with Engineers Ireland at either the Technician or Associate Engineer Level. 

What You’ll Do 

As a Civil Engineering Apprentice, you’ll play an active role in construction site management. Working under the guidance of an experienced mentor and university tutor, your role and responsibilities will grow as you build technical skills and knowledge. 

You’ll be placed on various project sites across Ireland, where you’ll gain hands-on experience with activities such as: 

• Dimensional control of site works 

• Understanding project engineering requirements 

• Site planning and activity coordination 

• Reading and interpreting site documents (e.g. drawings, specifications, standards) 

• Supporting project engineers and construction managers in developing construction strategies and schedules 

• Performing quality control checks 

• Undertaking site inspections 

• Reviewing and understanding health and safety documents 

As your skills progress, your responsibilities will include: 

• Collaborating with engineers and managers to create construction strategies and work sequences 

• Learning to conduct concept design and site inspections for temporary works 

• Assisting with the review and analysis of civil and structural tenders 

• Helping develop design and remedial solutions 

• Preparing risk assessments and method statements 

• Gaining knowledge in as-built surveys and monitoring survey operations 

• Ensuring subcontractors comply with best practices in surveying and setting out 

• Raising Non-Conformance Reports and assisting with quality control tasks 

• Supporting construction managers in addressing quality concerns on site 

Programme Qualification 

Upon completion, you’ll receive either a QQI Level 6 Higher Certificate in Civil Engineering or a QQI Level 7 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering, depending on the duration of your apprenticeship. 

Location and Travel Requirements 

This apprenticeship will involve placements across Ireland. Many of our sites are in remote locations, so a willingness to travel is essential, and a full clean driving license is required. 

Eligibility Criteria 

Minimum qualification: Pass in Maths at Level 5 (or equivalent) 

No prior experience is needed, just a readiness to learn, a positive mindset, and a can-do attitude! 

Our Values 

We’re looking for apprentices who embrace our core values: 

• One Family, One Team, One Murphy 

• Always Deliver 

• Respect, Integrity & Accountability 

• Never Harm 

• Continually Improve 

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 January 2027)