Graduate Electrical Engineer – September 2024 Start Date
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 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 is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. 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.
Murphy Goes Green
1. 36% reduction in carbon emission intensity to date
2. 98% of waste diverted from landfill
3. Introduced cleaner burning Gas-to-Liquid fuel (first construction company in the UK)
4. Installed electric and hybrid car charging points
5. Working towards being Net Zero by 2030
Graduate Programme
Murphy are hiring Electrical Engineering Graduates to work closely with our engineering teams. This is an exciting opportunity for graduates to join an established Contractor. Finish university and start your career for real, as you join the Murphy Graduate programme at one of our offices or sites. Plunge yourself into our world, keep your eyes open for every opportunity, and in just two years, you’ll find yourself well on your way to achieving a professional qualification with support from your dedicated Mentor. We are committed to the development of our staff and our graduate programme will see you working towards your professional qualification with the Institution of Engineering and Technology..
What do we look for?
6. Construction Experience (Desirable)
7. Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Above all, we need people who will adopt our values and strive to live them:
8. One Family, One Team, One Murphy
9. Always Deliver
10. Respect, Integrity & Accountability
11. Never Harm
12. Continually Improve
Location
As a Construction and Civil Engineering company we have projects, big and small, based across the UK, Ireland and Canada. There is the opportunity for you to rotate around our projects, which depends on business requirements and project sizes. Rotating to different projects will enable you to maximise your learning and exposure to your field of study.
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:
13. 70% learning on the job, challenging yourself with new projects and responsibilities
14. 20% learning through others, training and networking with senior managers, colleagues, and industry leaders
15. 10% structured learning, choosing training courses that fit your needs and your team’s aims
Entry Requirements
Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Additional Requirements
Due to the nature of our work, we may require you to have a full clean driving licence.
Eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit if applicable. Please note, that we do not provide sponsorship.