Application process open for 40 graduate and placement positions at Northern Ireland construction firm

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Northern Ireland civil engineering and building contractor Farrans Construction has opened its application process for 40 highly sought after positions on its graduate programme, Farrans Foundation, with intake dates in June and September 2026.   Headquartered in Dunmurry,  the company, which was recently acquired by Dublin construction company John Sisk & Son, is also recruiting for undergraduate placement roles with opportunities based in Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland and England.   The application process will remain open until 1st December 2025, with interviews starting in October. Offers will be made in December and January.   Farrans Foundation is an award-winning, two-year graduate programme which provides applicants with the necessary experience and knowledge to fast track their career in construction, quantity surveying and civil engineering. With a blend of classroom-based learning and on-site experience, this is the starting point on the journey to becoming future industry leaders.   A small number of undergraduate placement opportunities are also available in civil engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, quality and IT, which provide a great insight into what a career in the construction industry is like. High performers are offered bursaries to support with final year study and they will have the offer of full-time employment once they have graduated which will automatically enrol them in Farrans Foundation two-year graduate programme.

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00:00It's a big company, but you still feel seen.

00:04Farrans look at people as individuals and position them in the role that will suit them best.

00:11Farrans is a great place to be. There's a great family feel.

00:14Everybody wants to see you flourish.

00:16They've given me as much information as I've asked for and more.

00:19To invest in their people and drive their people to the best they can be.

00:23You meet different characters, different languages, religions, races.

00:27Some really funny people work here.

00:29It just makes it so much easier to come to work every day.

00:32People understand each other, communicate clearly.

00:34There's an open mindset, an attitude to continuous improvement right the way up to senior management.

00:40I never wanted to do anything easy. I wanted to do something that I enjoy, and I really enjoy this.

00:47Problem solving is exactly what I was looking for.

00:49That's something the construction industry provides so well.

00:52As a placement student, it gave me assurance that it was what I was supposed to be doing.

00:57People develop a broad range of skill sets, transition between departments.

01:02We have a two-year foundation programme, award-winning leadership programme.

01:05It allowed me to take the next step in my career and develop myself personally.

01:10The construction sector play a critical part for future generations.

01:15We've set ourselves targets. Divert as much waste from landfill as possible.

01:19Consolidate our waste providers. Digitise a lot of what we're doing to reduce our carbon as well.

01:26There's such a wide variety within the industry.

01:28Renewables, highways, water infrastructure, planners, programmers, health and safety, engineering, project management.

01:35It's very clear from the start, you could talk to anyone.

01:38You weren't scared of going to people at the top for advice and help.

01:43It's so rewarding to know that you were a part of the team that delivered projects that have such a positive impact on the community.

01:48I've learned so much while I've been here.

01:51The thing that's going to change the construction industry is young people challenging what is there and bringing their new skill set.

01:58Gleaning as much as they can from people who have been there and got the T-shirt.

02:02No matter what a person's desire, there is a route by which they can reach that goal.

02:08There's cutting-edge innovation, new technologies, along with the traditional bricks and mortar.

02:12Your skill set will be placed with whatever role that you want.

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