Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice - Highlands; Scotland

Role:
Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice – Scotland Highlands

Start date:

September 2026 Additional Information

• Site-based role
• Locations - Banniskirk, Carnaig, Elchies
• Day release apprenticeship study at the workplace

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 employs more than 4,300 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 are looking to recruit the next generation of civil engineers. We are looking to appoint highly motivated apprentices with strong aspirations to pursue an engineering career within a leading UK civil engineering & construction organisation.

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.
• And many more!

Our civil engineering works cover a wide range of engineering activities, such as tunnelling, rail projects, heavy civils, drainage works, bridge repair and replacements.

Working as an apprentice civil engineer at Murphy 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.

• Always observing health and safety regulations.
• Shadowing project teams senior staff members, asking questions, and assisting wherever possible.
• Participating in meetings and attending workshops and other training initiatives.
• Taking notes and sharing your findings with your supervisor and other relevant stakeholders.
• Establishing professional relationships with staff.
• Maintaining a high degree of professionalism and diligence.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities.
• Support and participate in process improvement activities.
• Write reports and provide information to management.

We are recruiting for this apprenticeship across various projects across Scotland. 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.

• Civil Engineering Modern Apprenticeships in Scotland typically require applicants to be at least 16 years old.
• Have attained or be on track to achieve 3-5 SQA Highers (including Maths/Science) or a Foundation Apprenticeship.
• 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.
• Must have resided in Scotland for the last 3 years by the start of the apprenticeship.

• One Family, One Team, One Murphy
• Always Deliver
• Respect, Integrity & Accountability
• Never Harm
• Continually Improve

• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
• Murphy is…