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Murphy and Sons

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

In-person work experience

Application deadline: 28th March 2025

Ages: 16 - 19

16th April 2025 - 16th April 2025

10:00 - 15:00

1 day
Nottingham

This opportunity is open to applications from students Nottingham 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 Ollerton depot - Murphy Plant, Rushcliffe House, Newark Road, New Ollerton, Nottingham, NG22 9PZ (SatNav NG22 9TB).

This opportunity offers 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?
  • Why are you interested in learning more about engineering

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: Ollerton depot - Murphy Plant, Rushcliffe House, Newark Road, New Ollerton, Nottingham, NG22 9PZ (SatNav NG22 9TB).

City: Nottingham

Country: England

Organisational website:

https://www.murphygroup.com/

Experience You Will Gain:

  • Knowledge and insight into the construction industry

Skills You Will Gain:

  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Problem Solving
  • Creativity
  • Staying Positive
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
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