Role: Quantity Surveying Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6) – UK
Start date: September 2027
Additional information:
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Site-based and office-based role
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, Canada, the USA, Australia and New Zealand Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, energy and natural resources. We also have a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Plant; Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services and Electrical Services. Murphy employs more than 4,700 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.
Quantity Surveying Degree Apprenticeship Programme
Murphy are recruiting apprentice Quantity Surveyors with strong aspirations to build a career within the civil engineering & construction sector. With positions based in various locations across the UK, we are looking for highly driven individuals with a keen eye for detail and willingness to learn & develop in a fast-paced environment.
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 in this role you will learn how to manage all costs relating to construction and civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures. You will learn how to optimise the cost of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality. 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 workplace mentor, in conjunction with your university apprenticeship tutor, to ensure you gain the right mix of skills and experience to successfully complete your apprenticeship.
What qualification will I receive through the apprenticeship?
As part of this apprenticeship, you will follow the Chartered Surveyor Degree Level 6 apprenticeship standard which takes 5.5 years to complete with one our partner universities. Apprentices will be required to complete a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accredited BSc/BSc(Honours).
Where will I be based on the apprenticeship?
We are recruiting for this apprenticeship across various projects across the UK. Due to the remote locations of some of our sites, applicants must be willing to travel as required. Due to the nature of our work and size of our sites, we may require you to have a full clean UK driving licence.
What do I need to be considered for the apprenticeship?
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GCSE Maths and English at grade A*- C / 4-9 (or equivalent)
You must also have attained or have attained by September 27, 96 UCAS tariff points or equivalent from one of the following:
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3 A Levels grade A*-C
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BTEC Diploma or BTEC Extended Diploma
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Level 3 advanced apprenticeship
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T Level Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction
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!
You must be 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:
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One Family, One Team, One Murphy
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Always Deliver
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Respect, Integrity & Accountability
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Never Harm
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Continually Improve
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
Our Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process consists of three stages:
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Application including a CV
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Online interactive exercise
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In-person assessment centre (which start from November 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.