Civil Engineering Apprentice

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s leading providers of engineering professional consulting and support services with offices across Ireland. We are offering a limited number of Civil Engineering Apprenticeships commencing in September 2026.

Successful applicants will join a dynamic and ambitious company offering excellent training, development, mentorship, and hands-on experience to successfully complete their apprenticeship in a friendly and supportive environment.

We’re proud to be an Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited employer and to have been awarded Engineers Ireland CPD Employer of the Year 2021 – which recognises our formal commitment to being a true Learning and Development organisation.

The reviewing of applications is an ongoing process so we recommend you apply as soon as possible as some of our roles may close earlier than this date. Our deadline for applications is Tuesday, 15th July.

Apprenticeship Duration

Level 7 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering – 3-year programme.

How you will learn

The Civil Engineering Apprenticeship is run in conjunction with SOLAS and ATU Galway.

Apprentices attend

• An on-campus week at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway at the commencement of the course.
• An on-campus day monthly for labs and workshops.
• Online lectures one day each week.
• Exams on campus as scheduled by ATU.

Work-Based Learning

Apprentices spend the remaining days working with our teams and learning ‘on the job’ to get hands-on experience of the modules they are studying. Apprentices will have a dedicated mentor to support their work-based learning.

On the job learning will include:

• Supporting senior engineers in the design and delivery of projects for both public and private clients.
• Assisting senior engineers to ensure effective project delivery.
• Undertaking site visits / surveys (under supervision) as required.
• Preparation of designs to develop skills using modelling software.
• Preparation of drawings and reports.
• Adherence to all relevant health & safety legislation.

Your role

• Excellent interpersonal skills and positive outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English).
• Initiative, a flexible approach, and ability to multi-task and prioritise.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work effectively with the Microsoft suite of programmes.
• Capability to learn to use design programmes used by engineering professionals.
• Attention to detail and the ability to comply with Quality Assurance Management Systems.

About you

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a QQI Level 5 (or equivalent) i.e., Leaving Certificate.
• Have a Pass Grade in Maths at Level 5 (or Equivalent). i.e., at Leaving Certificate Level.

Non-Standard Entry:

• In the case where an applicant does not meet the educational requirements specified above, acceptance on a case-by-case basis will be based on an interview process to determine previous experiential learning, the student’s suitability to the subject area and their commitment to achieving the minimum intended programme learning outcomes.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries and a brilliant range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture, international remote working opportunities, and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Worker Type

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.