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Quantity Surveyor Apprentice - Highlands

Murphy · University of Highlands & Islands
Location
Inverness, Scotland
Postcode
IV17 0PH
Salary
£18,300 per year
Hours per week
37.5h
Positions available
5
Application deadline
1 October 2026
Posted
28 August 2026
Minimum grades
National 5 Maths and English grade A-C; Scottish Highers grade BBC or above (3 required for Graduate) OR A levels grade BC or above (2 required for Graduate)

About the role

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. 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. 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.

Requirements

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. For Graduate apprenticeship: 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. Full UK driving licence required. 3 years residency in Scotland at time of starting apprenticeship. Eligible to work in the UK with valid work permit if applicable. No previous experience required but must be ready to learn with positive mindset and can-do attitude.

Skills

Cost managementAttention to detailProject cost calculationsValue for money optimizationTechnical knowledge developmentWillingness to learnPositive mindsetCan-do attitude

Required qualifications

Essential
National 5 · Maths · Grade A-C
Essential
National 5 · English · Grade A-C
Essential
National Certificate or equivalent · Built Environment / Civil Engineering

About Murphy

Contact name
Natalie White
Contact phone
07407857706
Contact email
nataliewhite@murphygroup.co.uk