Graduate Program 2027/2028

ORS; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

CPD Accredited

Best Place to Work Ireland (2019-2026)

Bi-annual bonus

Pension contribution

Annual leave

Professional memberships

Weekly events

Flat organisational structure

Job summary

ORS, a prominent Irish multidisciplinary building consultancy, invites graduates to its 12-month Graduate Programme. You will gain real-life experience on live client projects across multiple disciplines and receive mentorship, with CPD and internal committee exposure to develop professionally.

The programme emphasizes independent thinking, initiative, and a collaborative culture, offering a hybrid working model and opportunities for internal network growth and culture-building activities.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant degree (Bachelor's or higher) in Civil & Structural Engineering, General Engineering, Energy Engineering, Construction & Project Management, Fire Engineering, Health & Safety Management, Environmental Services, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Building Surveying or related fields.
• Early-career: recent graduates or about-to-graduate students.
• Strong academic results showing technical competence.
• Self-motivated, quick learner, initiative taker.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work on live client projects as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate across Civil & Structural, Environmental, Fire Safety, Health & Safety, Building Surveying and other disciplines.
• Contribute ideas, take initiative, and participate in monthly CPD sessions and mentoring.

Skills

Strong academic results

Self-motivated

Good communication

Independent & collaborative

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant degree in Civil/Structural Eng or related field

Job description

ORS is a prominent Irish multidisciplinary building consultancy firm with 30 years' industry experience. Our mission is to design and build a better world by delivering sustainable solutions for our clients and creating a supportive workplace for our people.

ORS has been a certified Best Place to Work by Great Place to Work since 2018. We won Graduate Programme of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards 2025 and have won 5 awards in 2026. This acknowledgment reflects our unwavering commitment to cultivating a supportive work environment that nurtures and empowers our employees. In addition to this, we were also honoured to receive the "Best Workplace for Remote & Distributed Teams" award in 2026. This recognition reflects our dedication to creating a flexible work culture that accommodates remote and in-person work arrangements while maintaining high productivity and engagement.

When it comes to attracting and retaining talent, we understand that a continued commitment to employee development and happiness is paramount. We provide our people with the necessary tools and experience they need to be successful. Our team is growing, and we are looking for talented and passionate people who are committed to client success and have a never-ending desire to deliver results.

About the role

As part of the 12-month Graduate Programme, you will move from being a newly graduated talent to a competent professional, gaining real-life skills and hands‑on experience working on live client projects. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (across Civil & Structural, Environmental, Fire Safety, Health & Safety, Building Surveying, Assigned Certifier, etc.) to deliver high quality, innovative solutions.

You will be encouraged to think for yourself, take initiative, and contribute your own ideas. Your contributions will matter. Continuous professional development (both technical and soft skills) is built into the programme: monthly CPD sessions, mentoring from senior staff, exposure to different areas.

ORS offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility in where you work based on where you're most productive. You will also participate in internal committees (e.g. Social, Wellness, Cultural Development, ESG, Graduate Committee) to build culture, network internally, and broaden personal development.

About you

• Hold a relevant degree (Bachelor's or higher) in disciplines such Civil & Structural Engineering, General Engineering, Energy Engineering, Construction & Project Management, Fire Engineering, Health & Safety Management, Environmental Services, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Surveying or related fields.


• Are early-career: recent graduates or those who will graduate soon. Someone who is ready to start learning in the field.


• Have strong academic results, showing technical competence in their discipline.


• Are self‑motivated, a quick learner, willing to ask questions, and eager to take initiative.


• Good communication skills – both verbal and written – to interact with team members, clients, and stakeholders.


• Able to work both independently and collaboratively; comfortable in a multidisciplinary setting.


• Attention to detail, high standard of work, integrity, strong work ethic.

What's in it for you?

• Remote working model


• Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited employer


• Certified Best Place to Work Ireland (2019-2026)


• Attractive rewards framework including a bi-annual bonus, pension contribution, and additional annual leave


• Competitive market salary


• Flexible working


• Professional memberships


• Weekly events (CPD's, virtual events, social events, workshops, guest speakers, and fun team activities)


• High-impact working environment with a flat ORG structure

ORS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. We foster a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects and supports their individual strengths, views and experiences.

Our Awards

• Ranked 27th Best Small & Medium Workplace in Europe, Great Place to Work 2026


• Winner of Best Workplace for Remote & Distributed Teams, Workplace Excellence Awards 2026


• Winner of HR Team of the Year, Workplace Excellence Awards 2026


• Winner of Best Workplace for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Workplace Excellence Awards 2026


• Winner of Consultancy Firm of the Year, Irish Design & Build Awards 2026


• Winner of Engineering Consultancy of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards 2025


• Winner of Graduate Programme of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards 2025


• Winner of Best Company to Work For, Irish Design & Build Awards 2024 & 2025


• Top 3 Medium-Sized Company, Great Place to Work Awards 2025


• Best Workplace for Health & Wellbeing, Great Place to Work 2025


• Silver Accreditation, Investors in Diversity 2025


• Winner of Best People Development of the Year, Engineering Excellence Awards 2024


• Winner of Recruitment & Retention Strategy, Workplace Excellence Awards 2024


• Great Place to Work Certified consecutively since 2017


• Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited since 2017

ORS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. We foster a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects and supports their individual strengths and experiences.