Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

Murphy · Sutton Coldfield

ConstructionAdvanced Level 3On-siteSustainableEmployee wellbeingLarge organisationProgression

As a Civil Engineer apprentice, you will be placed on one ofour many UK construction sites and be involved in the different siteactivities, 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 ofengineering activities, such as tunnelling, rail projects, heavy civils,drainage works, bridge repair and replacements.  

Working as an apprentice civil engineer at Murphy you willlearn how to be responsible for the daily control, management, andcoordination of construction activities on site to ensure projects aredelivered on time, on budget and to the required safety, environmental andquality standards.Yourresponsibilities will increase throughout the duration of the apprenticeshipprogramme as your skills and technical knowledge develop.


Where will I be based on the apprenticeship?  
We are recruiting for this apprenticeship across various projects across the UKin Cumbria, London area and the West Midlands. Due to the remotelocations of some of our sites, applicants must be willing to travelas required.

Due to the nature of our work and size of oursites, we may require you to have a full clean UK driving licence.  

    Above all, we need people who will adopt our values andstrive to live them:

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

      

    What you’ll get in return

    • Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
    • Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy’s inclusive culture.  
    • 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
    • Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities.  
    • Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
    • Above market rate contributory pension scheme
    • Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
    • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
    • Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
    • Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
    • Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc
    • Access to Murphy Wellbeing: you will have access to a host of online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and if needs be external professional support because we understand that work and life offers challenges that sometimes need a little extra support.

    Perks & benefits

    Paid Training Paid Time Off

    Skills required

    • 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!

    Qualifications required

    • GCSE Maths, English and a Science subject at grade A*- C / 4-9(or equivalent)
    • If you have also obtained a BTEC in Engineering/3 A Levels grade A*-Cor a Level 3 qualification in Engineering, subject to a review from our training provider,we maystartyou on the higher Level 4 Civil Engineering apprenticeship

    Training you'll get

    Aspart of this apprenticeship, dependent on the qualifications you havealready attained, you will follow either the Civil Engineering TechnicianLevel 3 apprenticeship standard or the Civil Engineering Senior TechnicianLevel 4, which take 3 years to complete.

    Future prospects

    This is a fantastic opening to apply for permanent employment in a varied and ever expanding industry.

    The essentials

    Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

    Hours 40 hours per week
    Duration 24 months (Fixed Term)
    Roles available 1
    Posted 28 Jul 2026
    Interviews 18 Aug 2026
    Starts Sep 2026
    Apply by 14 Aug 2026

    Training provider

    Learning Skills Partnership

    Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.

    Where you'd be based

    B76 9DP

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