CIVIL engineering and building contractor Farrans Construction has launched its application process for 50 positions on its graduate programme, Farrans Foundation, with intake dates in June and September 2024.
Farrans Foundation is described as a two-year graduate programme which provides applicants with the experience and knowledge to fast track their career in construction, quantity surveying and civil engineering.
The course features a blend of classroom-based learning and on-site experience.
This year, Farrans will be hosting a series of virtual career open days in September, October and November for those interested in finding out more about what it is like to be a graduate or a placement in the company.
Farrans employs more than 600 people and has offices in Edinburgh, Cambridge, Leeds and Belfast with further site offices connecting its regional network.
MD Dominic Lavery said, “We understand that the move from education to employment can be a big step and we want to make the experience as enjoyable as we can. Our graduate programme, which has recently been CPD Accredited by Engineers Ireland, will provide you with all of the necessary experience and knowledge you need at the start of your career. We will support you to begin your journey to become Chartered with your relevant professional body and, with over 60% of our professional employees Chartered, we are able to give you all the help, guidance and support required to attain your professional qualification.
“We receive a high volume of applications for our programme so I recommend that anyone who is interested should join a virtual open day to find out what we look for in our graduates and placements and to take your time to make your application the best it can be.”
For more information, to register for an virtual open day and to submit an application to Farrans’ Graduate and Placement Programme visit: www.farrans.com/graduates/ and www.farrans.com/placements/
Virtual open days will take place on 27th September from 5-6pm, 18th October from 1-2pm and on 23rd November from 4-5pm. Register here.
