Graduate Civil Engineer - UK

Murphy Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking Graduate Civil Engineers for a two-year rotational programme. This role offers exposure to multiple disciplines in construction, assisting experienced engineers while working on significant projects in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have a valid UK driving licence and be pursuing an ICE accredited Civil Engineering Degree. The firm provides robust training for career development and professional growth.

Benefits

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Comprehensive training program

Variety of projects across the UK and Ireland

Qualifications

• Studying toward an ICE accredited Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence required due to work location.
• Eligibility to work in the UK with valid permit if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting out, supervision and control of construction activities.
• Participate in progress and design meetings.
• Contribute to design and implementation of technical solutions.
• Maintain surveying and setting out instruments.
• Production of method statements and site diary.
• Conduct inspections per Inspection and Test Plans.
• Liaise with site foreman and works managers.

Skills

Computer literate

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

ICE accredited Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

• Site-based roles available with regular travel across the UK
  • Rotational programme across the UK, with the opportunity to experience different sectors and/or projects, for the duration of the 2-year programme
• Design roles available based out of our Murphy offices, with frequent travel out to projects
  • Allocated to either our Energy sector or in-house Applied Engineering team for the duration of 2-year programme

As an international business we also have opportunities available in Ireland.

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 and North America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. We also have a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy employs more than 4,000 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. There’s more to Murphy.

Graduate Programme

Now that you have finished your degree, it is time to take the first step of your career and join our two-year graduate training programme.

We are offering the opportunity for you develop knowledge, skills and experience which will enable you to have a successful career in engineering and construction.

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 the UK. The graduate scheme offers both technical and soft skills courses to help your professional development and growth as a civil engineer.

When you join as a Graduate civil engineer you will be signed up to our ICE Approved Training Scheme, this is a structured training programme run by ICE approved employers.

Our scheme will help you get the skills, knowledge and experience you need to complete the initial professional development (IPD) stage of your path to becoming professionally qualified.

You will have the support of a business mentor, to help your progress in the role and support your onboarding in the company. Furthermore, you will be given a SCE (Supervising Civil Engineer) who will guide you on your professional journey to ICE membership.

You will be given the opportunity to work on different projects and gain an understanding of various aspects of civil engineering broadening your understanding and putting into practice what you have learnt during your time at university.

Key responsibilities

• You will work on site alongside experienced engineers assisting with the setting out, supervision and control of construction activities so they are delivered safely to programme, cost, and quality and that work is recorded in accordance with the contract.
• You may be involved in progress, design and client meetings. You will gain experience across all disciplines and understand how a project is controlled and managed, technically and commercially and how you, as an engineer, can influence the project.
• Contributing to the design and implementation of technical solutions.
• Correct use and maintenance of surveying and setting out instruments and equipment.
• Assistance with production of method statements, a site diary, inspection and test plans, maintenance of work, material delivery and as-built records.
• Inspections in accordance with the Inspection and Test Plan
• Assisting the engineering team making sure all materials on site are suitable, stored in line with manufacturer’s recommendations, current working practice, contract specification or project requirements
• Close liaison with the site foreman and works managers.

What do we look for?

• 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

Location

There is the opportunity for you to move around projects in the UK & Ireland, depending on business requirements and project size. Working on different projects will enable you to maximise your learning and exposure to your field of study.

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

Entry Requirements

Studying toward an ICE accredited Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent.

Additional Requirements

• You will need a full UK driving licence due to the locations of projects.
• To provide you with the best development opportunities we may ask you to work away from your home location within the UK during your 2-year programme.
• Eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit if applicable. Please note, we do not provide sponsorship.

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 February 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 [e-mail]

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.