Civil Engineer Apprentice - Highlands (Scotland)
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Overview
Civil Engineer Apprentice - Highlands (Scotland). Start date: September 2026. Role based in Highlands/Alness to Wick for the duration of a 2-year programme with site-based work and block release at the University of Highlands and Islands.
About Us
Murphy is a leading international, multi-disciplined engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that delivers world-class infrastructure. Murphy operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland and North America, providing solutions to transportation, water, power and natural resources sectors. We employ more than 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives worldwide and work as ‘One Murphy’ to deliver projects with people, plant and expertise.
Project Context
The Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) upgrade framework includes a programme of overhead lines, underground cables and substations to redevelop the transmission network in the north of Scotland between now and 2030. Murphy’s work includes the design and construction of two new 400kV substations in Spittal and Loch Buidhe and the delivery of 85km of overhead line. Our contributions support SSEN’s ASTI Pathway to 2030 with the aim of boosting green energy production, enhancing network resilience, and upgrading transmission infrastructure.
The Apprenticeship
Murphy is recruiting the next generation of civil engineers through a Civil Engineering Apprenticeship Programme. We seek highly motivated individuals with strong aspirations to pursue an engineering career within a leading UK civil engineering and construction organisation. Our civil engineering works cover tunnelling, rail projects, heavy civils, drainage works, bridge repair and replacements.
As an apprentice civil engineer you will learn to manage daily control, coordination and on-site activities to help deliver projects on time, on budget and to safety, environmental and quality standards. Your responsibilities increase throughout the programme as your skills and technical knowledge develop. You will be supported by an assigned apprenticeship mentor and university tutor to gain the right mix of skills and experience to complete the apprenticeship.
During the ASTI framework placement you will be exposed to:
Dimensional control of site works
Understanding engineering requirements of a project
Planning of site activities
Reading site documents: drawings, specifications, standards
Working with project engineers and construction managers to develop construction strategies and sequences
Assisting with quality control checks
Learning to undertake site inspections
Understanding and reviewing project documents such as health and safety documents
Key Responsibilities
Work with project engineers and construction managers
Develop and produce construction strategies and sequences
Undertake concept design and site inspections of temporary works
Assist in scope reviews of civil and structural tenders
Assist in providing design and remedial solutions
Review and prepare risk assessments and method statements
Establish and maintain secondary dimensional control
Develop knowledge of as-built surveys
Check dimensions of major elements and critical interfaces
Monitor surveying and setting out of subcontractors, ensuring best practice
Raise Non-Conformance Reports and monitor subcontractors for compliance with method statements and inspection and test plans
Assist with quality control checks and support supply chain quality issues
Qualifications / Entry Requirements
What qualification will I receive through the apprenticeship? Depending on your current qualifications, you will follow either a Modern or Graduate Apprenticeship with one of our partner universities.
Where will I be based? The position is based in North Scotland (Inverness) with work predominantly across the Highlands/Alness to Wick for the duration of the programme. Some sites are remote; travel is required. A full UK driving licence is required.
What do I need to be considered?
National 5 Maths & English at grade A-C
For Graduate apprenticeship, Higher Maths and at least one other STEM subject (minimum grade C) or NC Civil Engineering (SCQF 6)
You don’t need previous experience, but you should 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. We do not provide sponsorship.
Company Values
One Family, One Team, One Murphy
Always Deliver
Respect, Integrity & Accountability
Never Harm
Continually Improve
What you’ll get in return
Dedicated investment in your professional development
Commitment to diversity and inclusion; opportunities to get involved in events and committees
27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy additional days; holiday length increases with service
Charity leave: 2 days per year to donate time to a charity
Discretionary annual bonus and salary review
Above-market contributory pension, life assurance and health screening
Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and maternity returners bonus
Wedding bonus and extra holiday for marriage
Subsidised canteen facilities; retail discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, etc
Wellbeing resources and access to support services
Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process consists of three stages:
Application including a CV
Online interactive exercise (Graduate apprenticeship only)
In-person interview
We will consider reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process. Contact emergingtalent@murphygroup.co.uk.
Please note: If a high volume of suitable applications is received, opportunities may close early. We do not sponsor Visas; Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
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- Location:
- Scotland, United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime