Civil Engineer Apprentice, Murphy

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.

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.

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 the sites, applicants must be willing to travel as required. Full UK driving licence is required.

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:

Application including a CV
Online interactive exercise
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.

Find full details and application information on the Murphey website: https://careers.murphygroup.com/job/Civil-Engineer-Apprentice-Scotland/21937-en_GB/