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About Us
Murphy is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, USA and Australia, 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 is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs more than 4,300 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.
The Role
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.
Murphy are committed to developing our Engineers and our CPD Programme is accredited by Engineers Ireland.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
* Accurate setting out of the works and dimensional control.
* Resolving technical problems at all levels.
* Carry out inspections in accordance with the Inspection and Test Plan.
* The production of survey information and red‑lined drawings for the completion of the As‑built records.
* Ensuring activities are carried out in safe manner in accordance with the Project Safety Plan.
* Accurate maintenance of Quality Management System records.
* Ensure equipment is calibrated, in date and suitably checked in accordance with company policies and the manufacturers' defined requirements.
* Ensure the site diary is accurately maintained noting against each record the date, location and serial number of equipment used.
* Informing senior management of any non‑conformances or poor workmanship.
* Ensure all site personnel have clear, accurate and appropriate information to carry out their duties.
* Close liaison with the Site Foreman and Works Managers.
* Ensure that only the latest issue drawings and documents are being used.
* Ensure all materials on site are suitable, stored in line with manufacturer's recommendations current working practice, contract specification or project requirements.
* Assist the Site Management team to update KPI's, material reconciliation and progress reports.
* Assist QS with site quantities and measures for monthly valuations.
Entry Requirements
* Degree qualified Civil Engineer (or set to graduate by Sept 2026)
SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
* Construction Experience (desirable)
* Setting Out and Surveying techniques (desirable)
* Experience in AutoCAD (desirable)
* Problem solving skills
* Personal ownership your development
* Team working skills
* 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
Additional Requirements
* You need a full Irish driving licence due to the locations of projects.
* Eligible to work in Ireland with a valid work permit if applicable. Please note, we do not provide sponsorship.
* 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.
Our Recruitment Process
* Application including a CV
* Online interview
* In‑person assessment centre (which start from February 26)
What Murphy Ireland offer in return
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
* Above market rate contributory pension scheme available from day one
* 27 days annual leave per annum. Holidays also increase with service
* Generous Private Healthcare Allowance
* Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
* Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts, cycle to work scheme etc
Murphy International Limited is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in Ireland.
If you have any queries, please email .
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