Job Description

Role: Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6) – UK

Start date: September 2027

Additional information

• Site-based role
• Block release study at Warwick or Exeter University

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, Canada, the USA, Australia and New Zealand 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 employs more than 4,700 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.

Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Programme 

Murphy are looking to recruit the next generation of civil engineers. We are looking to appoint highly motivated degree apprentices with strong aspirations to pursue an engineering career within a leading UK civil engineering & construction organisation. Our civil engineering works cover a wide range of engineering activities, such as tunnelling, rail projects, heavy civils, drainage works, bridge repair and replacements. 

Our degree apprenticeship programme offers you the chance to secure a university degree debt-free, whilst gaining invaluable on-the-job experience. Your tuition fees for this degree will be paid for by Murphy and you’ll also be earning a competitive apprenticeship salary.   

Working as an apprentice civil engineer you will learn how to be responsible for the daily control, management, and coordination of construction activities on site to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the required safety, environmental and quality standards. Your responsibilities will increase throughout the duration of the apprenticeship programme as your skills and technical knowledge develop. You will be supported throughout by your assigned apprenticeship mentor, in conjunction with your university apprenticeship tutor, to ensure you gain the right mix of skills and experience to successfully complete your apprenticeship. 

As a Civil Engineer apprentice, you will be placed on one of our many UK construction sites and be involved in the different site activities, where you will be exposed to: 

• Dimensional control of site works.  
• Understanding engineering requirements of a project. 
• Planning of site activities. 
• Reading of site documents: Site drawings, specifications, standards. 
• Working alongside our project engineers and construction managers to Learn how to develop and produce construction strategies and sequences.  
• Assisting with quality control checks  
• Learning how to undertake site inspections. 
• Understand and review project documents ie: Health and safety documents 

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Working alongside our project engineers and construction managers 
• Learn how to develop and produce construction strategies and sequences 
• Learning how to undertake concept design and site inspections of temporary works 
• Assisting with scope reviews of civil and structural tenders 
• Assisting in providing design and remedial solutions 
• Learning how to Review and prepare risk assessments and method statements 
• Establishing and maintaining secondary dimensional control 
• Developing Knowledge of as-built surveys 
• Checking dimensions of major elements and critical interfaces 
• Monitoring surveying and setting out of subcontractors, ensuring best practice  
• Raising Non-Conformance Reports 
• Monitoring subcontractors to ensure compliance with method statements and inspection test plans  
• Assisting with quality control checks 
• Assisting package and construction managers with quality issues arising on site. 

What qualification will I receive through the apprenticeship?

As part of this apprenticeship, you will follow the Civil Engineering Degree Level 6 apprenticeship standard which takes 5.5 years to complete with one of our nominated training providers - Warwick or Exeter University. Through the apprenticeship you will work towards achieving a BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering, as well as Incorporated Engineer (IEng) through the Institution of Civil Engineers.  

Where will I be based on the apprenticeship?

We are recruiting for this apprenticeship across various projects across the UK. Due to the remote locations of some of our sites, applicants must be willing to travel as required. Due to the nature of our work and size of our sites, we may require you to have a full clean UK driving licence. 

What do I need to be considered for the apprenticeship? 

• GCSE Maths and English at grade A*- C / 4-9 (or equivalent) 

You must also have attained or have attained by September 27, one of the following: 

• BTEC Diploma grade D*D*, with an A grade A level Mathematics or subject to passing appropriate assessment in mathematics.
• BTEC Extended Diploma grade DDM in an Engineering discipline
• ABB grades at A level, to include Mathematics and a Science subject. Applicants with strong profile but without A level Mathematics will be subject to passing appropriate assessment.
• T-Level grade Distinction in an Engineering discipline
• You don’t need to have previous experience for the role, but you do need to be ready to learn, have a positive mindset and a can-do attitude! 
• Eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit if applicable. Please note, that we do not provide sponsorship. 

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  

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 

Our Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process consists of three stages:

1. Application including a CV
2. Online interactive exercise
3. In-person assessment centre (which start from November 2026)

It’s important to us that everybody has an equal chance to succeed, therefore if you'd like to discuss any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please feel free to get in touch at emergingtalent@murphygroup.co.uk.

Please note: Should we receive a high volume of suitable applications we may choose to close our opportunities early. Therefore, to avoid missing out, we do recommend you submit your application asap.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.