Graduate Civil Engineer - Midlands (UK)

Murphy; Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy, a leading engineering and construction company, is seeking Graduate Civil Engineers for a dynamic two-year program. This role offers hands-on experience with diverse projects across the UK while supporting professional qualification development. Join a team committed to sustainability and career growth, working collaboratively on impactful infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Desirable construction experience and proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Accurate setting out of works and resolving technical problems.
• Ensure all site personnel have clear information to carry out their duties.
• Close liaison with the Site Foreman and Works Managers.

Skills

Construction Experience

Setting Out and Surveying techniques

Computer literate

Experience in AutoCAD

Education

ICE accredited Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent

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02.06.2025

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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 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 4,000 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.

Murphy Goes Green

• 36% reduction in carbon emission intensity to date
• 98% of waste diverted from landfill
• Introduced cleaner burning Gas-to-Liquid fuel (first construction company in the UK)
• Installed electric and hybrid car charging points
• Working towards being Net Zero by 2030

Graduate Programme

Murphy are hiring Graduate Civil Engineers to work closely with our senior engineers. This is an exciting opportunity for graduates to join an established Contractor. Finish university and start your career for real, as you join the two-year Murphy Graduate programme. Plunge yourself into our world, keep your eyes open for every opportunity, and in just two years, you’ll find yourself well on your way to achieving a professional qualification with support from your dedicated Mentor. We are committed to the development of our engineers and our graduate programme is accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers and Engineers Ireland. You’ll also receive technical and soft skills training throughout the 2-years, through a structured training programme. We want you to experience as much as possible when you join Murphy, and there are a whole host of skills and competencies, we want you to gain as part it. Therefore, we are excited to offer the opportunity to rotate to different sectors or projects whilst on programme, enabling you to maximise your learning and exposure to your field of study.

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 suitable 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

What do we look for?

• Construction Experience (desirable)
• Setting Out and Surveying techniques (desirable)
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience in AutoCAD

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
As a Construction and Civil Engineering company we have projects, big and small, based across the UK, Ireland and Canada. There is the opportunity for you to rotate around our projects, which depends on business requirements and project sizes. Rotating to 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

An ICE accredited Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent.

Additional Requirements

Due to the nature of our work, we may require you to have a full clean driving licence.

Eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit if applicable. Please note, that we do not provide sponsorship.