Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer - UK (September 2026 Start Date)

As an international business we also have opportunities available in Ireland. 

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 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.

Graduate Programme 
Now that you have finished your degree, it is time to take the first step of your career and join our two-year graduate training programme.

We are offering the opportunity for you develop knowledge, skills and experience which will enable you to have a successful career in engineering and construction.

This is an exciting opportunity for graduates to join an established Contractor. Finish university and start your career for real, as you join the two-year Murphy Graduate programme. 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 engineers and our graduate programme is accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers and Engineers Ireland. You'll also receive technical and soft skills training throughout the 2-years, through a structured training programme.

We want you to experience as much as possible when you join Murphy, and there are a whole host of skills and competencies, we want you to gain as part it. Therefore, we are excited to offer the opportunity to rotate to different sectors or projects whilst on programme, enabling you to maximise your learning and exposure to your field of study.

Our Murphy Applied Engineering department provide geotechnical services inside Murphy Group. We believe in the value of verified geotechnical information with the goal of archiving high-quality data. We specialise in geotechnical consultancy, ground investigation, ground modelling, geotechnical interpretation and parameter derivation and geotechnical risk analysis., 

Key responsibilities will include:

•    Geotechnical desktop studies

•    Design of ground investigations

•    Geotechnical assessments (e.g. slope stability, settlement, heave etc…) 

•    Attend and contribute to project meetings 

•    Site supervision

•    Site Investigation with soil & rock logging

•    Produce ground investigation specification

•    Produce interpretative reports including geotechnical parameters

•    Knowledge of geotechnical software; HoleBase, Slope W, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Advanced excel

•    Supporting various Murphy projects across the country, which requires a driving licence

•    Manage & record time spent on projects

What do we look for? 

• Construction Experience (desirable)
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Geotechnical knowledge 
• Basic principles of soil mechanics
• Problem solving skills
• Personal ownership your development
• Team working skills
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel 

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

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

Location  

There is the opportunity for you to move around projects in the UK & Ireland, depending on business requirements and project size. Working on 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: 

•    70% learning on the job, challenging yourself with new projects and responsibilities 

•    20% learning through others, training and networking with senior managers, colleagues, and industry leaders 

•    10% structured learning, choosing training courses that fit your needs and your team's aims 
  
Entry Requirements 
Degree qualified in a relevant discipline, e.g. Degree qualified in a relevant discipline, e.g. BSc Civil engineering, Applied Geology, Environmental geology, Applied geotechnical studies.
  
Additional Requirements 

• You may need a full UK driving licence due to the locations of projects. 
• To provide you with the best development opportunities we may ask you to work away from your home location within the UK during  your 2-year programme.
• Eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit if applicable.  Please note, we do not provide sponsorship.

Our Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process consists of three stages:

1.    Application including a CV
2.    Online interactive exercise 
3.    In-person assessment centre (which start from February 26) 

It's important to us that everybody has an equal chance to succeed, therefore if you'd like to discuss any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please feel free to get in touch at

Please note: Should we receive a high volume of suitable applications we may choose to close our opportunities early. Therefore, to avoid missing out, we do recommend you submit your application asap. 

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.