Graduate Civil Engineer

Murphy

The Role

Overview

Graduate civil engineer supporting multi-disciplinary construction projects across Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

  • inspections
  • calibration
  • survey data
  • quantities
  • drawing control
  • safety

Tasks

-Carry out inspections in accordance with the Inspection and Test Plan. -Ensure equipment is calibrated, in date and suitably checked in accordance with company policies and the manufacturers’ defined requirements. -Ensure all site personnel have clear, accurate and appropriate information to carry out their duties. -Informing senior management of any non-conformances or poor workmanship. -Assist the Site Management team to update KPI’s, material reconciliation and progress reports. -Ensuring activities are carried out in safe manner in accordance with the Project Safety Plan. -The production of survey information and red – lined drawings for the completion of the As-built records. -Assist QS with site quantities and measures for monthly valuations. -Ensure that only the latest issue drawings and documents are being used. -Close liaison with the Site Foreman and Works Managers. -Accurate maintenance of Quality Management System records. -Resolving technical problems at all levels. -Ensure all materials on site are suitable, stored in line with manufacturer’s recommendations current working practice, contract specification or project requirements. -Ensure the site diary is accurately maintained noting against each record the date, location and serial number of equipment used.

Requirements

  • civil engineering
  • autocad
  • setting out
  • excel
  • problem solving
  • driving licence

What You Bring

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. -Setting Out and Surveying techniques (desirable) -Team working skills -Eligible to work in Ireland with a valid work permit if applicable. Please note, we do not provide sponsorship. -Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel -Accurate setting out of the works and dimensional control. -Problem solving skills -Degree qualified Civil Engineer (or set to graduate by Sept 2026) -Construction Experience (desirable) -You need a full Irish driving licence due to the locations of projects. -Experience in AutoCAD (desirable)

Benefits

As an international business we also have opportunities available in the UK. -Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review -27 days annual leave per annum. Holidays also increase with service -Personal ownership your development -Generous Private Healthcare Allowance -Above market rate contributory pension scheme available from day one -Competitive salary and benefits -In-person assessment centre (which start from February 26) -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. -Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts, cycle to work scheme etc -Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.

The Company

About Murphy

-Specializes in infrastructure, utilities, energy, and water, offering both design and delivery expertise. -Operates across multiple regions globally, combining local knowledge with international reach. -Focuses on long-term partnerships with clients in sectors including transportation, residential, industrial, and commercial. -Known for technical expertise and delivering complex, large-scale projects. -Notable projects include the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station and major infrastructure upgrades across the UK and Ireland.

Sector Specialisms

Energy transition

Tunnelling

Infrastructure engineering

Decommissioning

Drainage

Power systems

Construction solutions

Transportation

Natural resources

Water

Ground Engineering

Utility Connections

Plant

Process Engineering

Pipeline Testing Services

Specialist Welding Services

Electrical Services

Pipelines

Design

Structural steel

Fabrication

Bridges

Piling

Interview Process

-application including a cv -online interview -in‑person assessment centre (starting february 26)

Visa Sponsorship

-no sponsorship provided; candidates must have legal right to work in ireland