Graduate Civil Engineer: Hands-On Site Roles & Growth

Cunningham Contracts; Ireland; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days Annual Leave

Early finish on Fridays

Life Assurance Policy

Company Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Events

Ongoing Training & Development

Team Development Days

Support for Chartership Pathways

Bespoke Career Pathways

Professional Membership Support

State-of-the-art office facilities

On-site Car Parking

Branded clothing

Social Events

Job summary

Cunningham is launching a Graduate Engineer opportunity for September 2027 intake. This site-based role offers exposure to Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare projects with potential international experiences.

We are seeking motivated graduates in Civil/Construction Engineering with a hands-on mindset, strong IT skills (MS Office, AutoCAD) and a willingness to travel across Ireland. Join a team committed to safety, quality and development.

Qualifications

• Candidates studying Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, and related disciplines.
• Practical site experience gained as part of a placement or paid employment.
• Strong IT experience with MS Office and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surveying and setting-out duties.
• Support site management to meet schedule and budget.
• Liaise with quantity surveyors on materials pricing.
• Prepare drawings, calculations, risk assessments and method statements.
• Produce progress reports.
• Liaise with clients and conduct site investigations.
• Assist engineers, subcontractors, and other parties to ensure all work meets specifications.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

Civil/Construction Eng degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Cunningham is launching a Graduate Engineer opportunity for September 2027 intake. This site-based role offers exposure to Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare projects with potential international experiences.

We are seeking motivated graduates in Civil/Construction Engineering with a hands-on mindset, strong IT skills (MS Office, AutoCAD) and a willingness to travel across Ireland. Join a team committed to safety, quality and development.