About the Role
We are seeking ambitious graduates to join our growing teams in the UK across a variety of disciplines. These opportunities offer the chance to build a career while contributing to the safe and successful delivery of rail, civil engineering, energy and infrastructure projects.
Working alongside experienced professionals, you will gain practical project experience, develop your technical and commercial knowledge, and take increasing responsibility as your career progresses. The precise duties will reflect your chosen discipline, experience and project assignment.
Key Responsibilities
- Build positive working relationships with clients, colleagues, subcontractors, suppliers and other stakeholders.
- Support the planning, coordination and delivery of projects safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
- Assist with the preparation and review of project records, reports, programmes, forecasts and other documentation.
- Work collaboratively with Project Managers, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Finance teams and site personnel.
- Monitor progress, costs, risks and opportunities, escalating issues when appropriate.
- Contribute to cost control, continuous improvement and value engineering initiatives.
- Attend project meetings, site visits and reviews, recording and following up agreed actions.
- Follow Pod-Trak procedures and all relevant health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
Graduate Pathways include:
Graduate Engineer
Support technical design, site engineering, surveys, setting out, inspections and quality assurance. Help resolve technical issues and ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and applicable standards.
Graduate Quantity Surveyor
Assist with applications for payment, variations, cost reporting, forecasting and subcontractor procurement and account management. Help maintain accurate commercial records and identify risks, opportunities and potential efficiencies.
Graduate Site Manager
Support project planning, programme coordination, stakeholder communication, resource management and progress reporting. Help project teams deliver agreed scope, programme, budget, safety and quality objectives.
Requirements
- A recent or expected relevant third-level qualification in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
- A genuine interest in rail, civil engineering, energy or infrastructure.
- Effective communication, teamwork and relationship-building skills.
- Strong attention to detail, with sound analytical, numerical and problem-solving abilities.
- A proactive approach, willingness to learn and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Eligibility to work in Ireland and willingness to travel to project locations as required.
Desirable
- Relevant placement, internship, site or project experience.
- Awareness of construction contracts and project controls.
- Competence in Microsoft Office applications and relevant discipline-specific software.
- Knowledge of rail, civil engineering, utilities or energy projects.
- A full driving licence.
What we offer
- A competitive graduate salary and benefits package.
- Exposure to a varied portfolio of rail, civil engineering, energy and infrastructure projects.
- Structured learning, mentoring and support from experienced professionals.
- Opportunities to work towards relevant professional accreditation.
- A supportive, collaborative working environment.
- Clear opportunities for progression and long-term career development.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a short covering letter outlining your preferred graduate pathway and why you would like to build your career with Pod-Trak.
Pod-Trak is committed to providing equal opportunities. We welcome applications from graduates of all backgrounds and will consider reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.