Quantity Surveyor Apprentice - Highlands

Job purpose: Start date: September 2027

Site and office-based role

Based in Highlands/Alness to Wick and Glasgow for the duration of your programme

Block release at the University of Highlands and Islands

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, Canada, the USA, Australia and New Zealand Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, energy and natural resources. We also have a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Plant; Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services and Electrical Services. Murphy employs more than 4,700 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.

The Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) upgrade framework includes a programme of overhead lines, underground cables and substations in order to redevelop the transmission network in the north of Scotland between now and 2030.

The allocation of work for Murphy includes the design and construction of two new 400kv substations in Spittal and Loch Buidhe and the delivery of 85km of Overhead Line (OHL). Additionally, the conceptual design phase of our design contract was pivotal in supporting SSEN’s Planning Consent submission to the Scottish Government.

Our contributions in this framework are integral to SSEN’s broader Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) Pathway to 2030 programme, which aims to bolster green energy production, enhance our national network resilience, and upgrade the transmission infrastructure by the end of the decade.

The position is based in North Scotland (Inverness) with work predominantly across the Highlands/Alness to Wick for the duration of the programme. Due to the remote locations of some of our sites, applicants must be willing to travel as required. Full UK driving licence is required.

What will I learn? Murphy are recruiting apprentice Quantity Surveyors with strong aspirations to build a career within the civil engineering & construction sector. We are looking for highly driven individuals with a keen eye for detail and willingness to learn & develop in a fast-paced environment.

Working in this role you will learn how to manage all costs relating to construction and civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures. You will learn how to optimise the cost of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality. Your responsibilities will increase throughout the duration of the apprenticeship programme as your skills and technical knowledge develop. You will be supported throughout by your assigned workplace mentor, in conjunction with your university apprenticeship tutor, to ensure you gain the right mix of skills and experience to successfully complete your apprenticeship.

What qualifications or qualities are required? For entry onto the Modern apprenticeship you must have attained the following:

National 5 Maths & English at grade A-C

National Certificate in Built Environment, or Foundation Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering, or National Certificate in Civil Engineering, or One Higher

You will be considered for entry onto the Graduate apprenticeship if you have also attained or will have attained by September 27, one of the following

3 Scottish Highers at grade BBC or above OR

2 A levels at grade BC or above OR

NC Built Environment; Foundation Apprenticeship Civil Engineering

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!

Eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit if applicable. You must have 3 years residency in Scotland at the time of starting the apprenticeship. Please note, that we do not provide sponsorship.