Airport Civil Engineering Apprentice – Asset Management

daa; Dublin; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

daa invites applications for Civil Engineering Apprenticeship at Dublin Airport, combining academic study with practical training. You will work with Chartered Engineers, Asset Managers and Project Delivery teams while pursuing a Level 8 BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering via ATU.

Over four years, you'll gain hands-on experience in asset management, maintenance, inspections, and capital projects, supported by mentoring and structured on‑job training.

Qualifications

• Have a genuine interest in engineering, infrastructure or construction.
• Enjoy solving problems and understanding how things work.
• Can work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Are organised, motivated and willing to learn.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate initiative and accountability.
• Are committed to academic study and workplace learning.
• Want to contribute to the long‑term development of Dublin Airport.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of airport civil assets.
• Assist in condition inspections and engineering surveys.
• Participate in the development of maintenance and renewal programmes.
• Contribute to engineering assessments and technical reporting.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of infrastructure improvement projects.
• Work alongside consultants, contractors and operational teams.
• Maintain engineering records, drawings and asset information systems.
• Support health, safety and environmental compliance activities.
• Apply classroom learning to real engineering challenges and workplace projects.
• Complete all apprenticeship learning, assessments and development activities successfully.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Organised

Communication

Initiative

Education

NFQ Level 6 in related field

Leaving Certificate requirements (H4/Irish system)

Job description

daa invites applications for Civil Engineering Apprenticeship at Dublin Airport, combining academic study with practical training. You will work with Chartered Engineers, Asset Managers and Project Delivery teams while pursuing a Level 8 BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering via ATU.

Over four years, you'll gain hands-on experience in asset management, maintenance, inspections, and capital projects, supported by mentoring and structured on‑job training.