Trainee jobs in Celbridge, County Kildare

• Job Description

Shape the Future of Ireland's Airports
At daa, our infrastructure keeps Ireland connected to the world. From airfield pavements and drainage networks to roads, bridges, tunnels and utility systems, our Civil Engineering team is responsible for maintaining and developing the assets that enable Dublin Airport to operate safely and efficiently every day.
We're looking for ambitious, curious and motivated individuals to join our Asset Management team as Civil Engineering Apprentices. This is a unique opportunity to gain practical engineering experience while studying towards a Level 8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering through Atlantic Technological University.
As an apprentice, you'll become part of a team responsible for managing one of Ireland's most complex infrastructure environments, helping to shape the future development of Dublin Airport.
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About the Role
This role combines academic learning with real-world engineering experience. You'll spend the majority of your time working alongside Chartered Engineers, Asset Managers and Project Delivery teams, while attending your academic programme through the Civil Engineering Apprenticeship pathway.
Over the course of the programme, you will gain hands-on experience across a range of engineering disciplines, developing both technical knowledge and practical skills in infrastructure management, inspection, maintenance and construction.
The Civil Engineering Apprenticeship combines academic learning with practical workplace experience over four years. The programme includes:

• A Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering (Level 8) delivered by ATU.
• Online lectures and scheduled campus attendance throughout the year.
• Structured on-the-job training within the daa Asset Management team.
• Mentoring and support from experienced Civil Engineers and infrastructure professionals.
• Exposure to airport infrastructure projects, asset inspections, maintenance planning, sustainability initiatives and capital development programmes.
• Opportunities to build practical engineering skills while contributing to the safe and efficient operation of Dublin Airport.

• Responsibilities

As part of the Asset Management team, you will:

• Support the management of airport civil assets.
• Assist in condition inspections and engineering surveys.
• Participate in the development of maintenance and renewal programmes.
• Contribute to engineering assessments and technical reporting.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of infrastructure improvement projects.
• Work alongside consultants, contractors and operational teams.
• Maintain engineering records, drawings and asset information systems.
• Support health, safety and environmental compliance activities.
• Apply classroom learning to real engineering challenges and workplace projects.
• Complete all apprenticeship learning, assessments and development activities successfully.

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What You'll Gain
Throughout your apprenticeship you will develop experience in:

• Airport infrastructure and asset management.
• Pavement engineering and airfield infrastructure.
• Road and transportation engineering.
• Drainage and water management systems.
• Structural and geotechnical engineering principles.
• Engineering inspections and asset condition assessment.
• Infrastructure project delivery.
• Sustainable engineering practices.
• Engineering software and digital asset management tools.

You'll also earn a Level 8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) qualification through the Civil Engineering Apprenticeship programme

We're interested in people who:

• Have a genuine interest in engineering, infrastructure or construction.
• Enjoy solving problems and understanding how things work.
• Can work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Are organised, motivated and willing to learn.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate initiative and accountability.
• Are committed to both academic study and workplace learning.
• Want to contribute to the long-term development of Dublin Airport.

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Entry Requirements
Candidates must meet the entry requirements for the Level 8 Civil Engineering Apprenticeship programme, including:

• Minimum Grade H4 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics.
• Minimum Grade H5 in one other subject.
• Four additional subjects at O6/H7 or above.
• Subjects must include Irish or English and a laboratory science subject.
• NFQ Level 6 in a related field is desirable, not essential.
• Applicants must also be eligible to work in Ireland.

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Why daa?
Working at daa means being part of an organisation that operates critical national infrastructure. Every day, our teams manage, maintain and invest in assets that support millions of passengers, airlines and businesses.
This apprenticeship offers an opportunity to start your engineering career in a dynamic operational environment while gaining experience that spans asset management, infrastructure maintenance and capital project delivery.
If you're looking for a practical route into engineering and want to play a role in shaping the future of Dublin Airport, we'd like to hear from you.
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Our Values
At daa, we are committed to creating a workplace where people can grow, develop and perform at their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.