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In-Person Insight Day at J Murphy and Sons (Engineering and Construction Company)


Organisation: Murphy and Sons

Age: 16 - 19

Duration: 1 day

Industry: Engineering

Application deadline: 10/10/2024

Dates: 22/10/2024 - 22/10/2024

Timings: 10:00 - 14:00

Type: In-person work experience

This opportunity is open to applications from students Wigan/Warrington area only


(Open to 16-19 year-olds only)


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 UK, Ireland and North America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including

transportation, water, power and natural resources.

 

Murphy employs more than 4000 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.

 

We are hosting an in-person insight day at our wigan/Warrington office for young people aged 16-19 to gain an insight into working in construction. Construction covers a wide range of career paths and throughout the day you will get an insight into some of the following areas:

 

- Engineering

- Construction & Project Management

- Quantity Surveying

- Finance & Procurement

- Planning & Project Controls

 

The day will consist of a series of sessions, including an introduction to construction and Murphy, group activities and careers advice for young people who want to kick start their career in the industry.

Please note: Application deadlines may be brought forward if we receive high volumes of applications; therefore, we encourage students to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 

When applying, answer the following questions

  • What do you already know about our organisation?
  • Tell me about a time you achieved something you didn't think you could.

More about what we do:

J. Murphy & Sons Limited is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; power and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant;

Opportunity Address:

Location Name: Wigan Rd, Golborne,

City: Warrington

Country: England

Organisational website:

https://www.murphygroup.com/

Experience You Will Gain:

  • Insight and knowledge into the construction industry

Skills You Will Gain:

Listening
Speaking
Problem Solving
Creativity
Staying Positive
Leadership
Teamwork
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