Civil engineering technician Apprentice

Summary

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.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course

Civil engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Your working week will be Monday-Friday - some weekend and evening work may also be required with prior approval with your manager.

45 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 3 September 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

4

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

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

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 the engineering requirements of a project.
Planning of site activities.
Reading of site documents: Site drawings, specifications, standards.

Where you'll work

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

Barrow, Cumbria - Attached to our Warrington Office, WA3 3NY
Various projects across the UK, NW5 1TN
Various projects across the UK, WS11 7LH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD

Your training course

Civil engineering technician (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents

Apply appropriate civil engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to civil engineering and the construction process
Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis, and evaluation to support the delivery of civil engineering models, designs, and technical solutions
Operate appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Building Information Modelling (BIM), to create technical drawings, models and designs using relevant conventions and engineering terminology
Apply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the civil engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation
Support and contribute to the production or modification of civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and procedures and codes of practice
Apply environmental policies and sustainable principles in civil engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions and plan for wider sustainability
Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations
Consider equality, diversity and inclusion in the delivery of civil engineering projects
Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation
Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data
Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
Apply appropriate civil engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to civil engineering and the construction process
Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis, and evaluation to support the delivery of civil engineering models, designs, and technical solutions
Operate appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Building Information Modelling (BIM), to create technical drawings, models and designs using relevant conventions and engineering terminology
Apply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the civil engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation
Support and contribute to the production or modification of civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and procedures and codes of practice
Apply environmental policies and sustainable principles in civil engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions and plan for wider sustainability
Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations
Consider equality, diversity and inclusion in the delivery of civil engineering projects
Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation
Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data
Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance

Your training plan

Your training will consist of a variety of being on-site and attending college, either face-to-face or online. - To be confirmed.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 9-4)
Maths (grade 9-4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Logical
Team working
Patience

About this company

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 4,000 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.

http://www.murphygroup.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.   27 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Above market rate contributory pension scheme. Cycle to work scheme etc Access to Murphy Wellbeing.

After this apprenticeship

This apprenitceships gives you the opportunity to progress to a Civil engineering technician, Assistant engineer or go through the degree apprentice to become a Civil engineer.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is: