About this role
First Year Apprentice Vacancy Bennett Construction Civil Engineer – Earn While You Learn Programme Location - Dublin Bennett Construction is a family-owned Irish construction company with over 100 years of experience. We specialise in various sectors, including commercial, residential, and data centres, and have a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects with a focus on client satisfaction. We are partnering with SOLAS and Atlantic Technological University (ATU Sligo) to offer a unique "earn-while-you-learn" opportunity for aspiring Civil Engineers. About the Role: • Apprentice Civil Engineer (Level 7): Full-time position on one of our project sites based in Dublin. • Combined Learning: Gain valuable on-the-job experience (4 days/week) alongside structured training at ATU (1 day/week online lectures + 1 day/month lab workshops). • Duration – 3-year programme • Comprehensive Support: o Mentorship: Dedicated mentor to guide you throughout the programme. o Funding: Full funding for ATU training provided by Bennett Construction Key Responsibilities Site Engineering Support: • Assist the Engineering Team with setting out and checking works as required for the project. • Coordinate Sub-Contractors, including maintaining a daily Site Diary detailing resource levels for each Sub-Contractor and keeping accurate notes of all on-site activities. • Schedule daily Work Programmes as allocated. • Assist in scheduling steel reinforcement and other material requisitions. • Conduct Concrete Cube testing, including recording locations, sending for testing, and analysing results. • Carry out other required quality checks. • Attend weekly Management Team meetings as required. Qualifications & Skills • Minimum Leaving Certificate requirement of 5 O6/H7 grades, including maths. Due to the strong maths and physics content of the course, H5 grades in these subjects are preferable. • Strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and oral communication skills • Basic understanding of engineering principles and technical drawings. • Proactive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a passion for Civil Engineering. • Ability to work in a team. Benefits • Work with a team of highly skilled engineers. • Gain invaluable on-the-job experience. • Earn a competitive salary while pursuing a rewarding career. • Contribute to meaningful projects How to apply • Please review the review the apprenticeship information, Occupational Profile Civil Engineer details To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering email outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected]. Closing Date – 29th July 2026 Employer Information Address Bennett (Construction) Limited Forest Park Central Forest Park Business Campus Mullingar Business Park