Graduate Programme & Apprenticeships at Techrete
Our Graduate and Apprenticeship Programmes are structured development pathways designed to support both graduates and apprentices as they begin their careers within Techrete. From day one, participants are immersed in real projects, supported by experienced professionals, and guided through a clear development pathway into long-term roles within the business.
Graduates gain hands-on experience in technical and commercial functions, working closely with project teams and senior leaders to build the knowledge and skills required for permanent professional positions. Apprentices follow a structured earn-while-you-learn pathway, combining practical on-site experience with formal training through recognised apprenticeship programmes, developing the technical and trade skills needed to become fully qualified in their chosen discipline.
Our goal is to develop high-potential graduates and apprentices into skilled professionals and craftspeople, ready to progress into permanent roles and build long-term careers within Techrete.
We Learn and Improve
‘We learn and improve’ is one of our core company values, and reflects our commitment to continuous learning and ongoing development. By investing in knowledge, developing our people and refining how we work, we strengthen our expertise and enables us to deliver excellence across our industry.
Be Expert
Our strategic driver, ‘Be Expert’ keeps us focused on building deep technical knowledge and specialist capability across the organisation. From day one, graduates are immersed in real projects, supported by experienced professionals, and developed through a clear pathway into permanent technical positions.
Why choose Techrete?
You will gain hands-on experience across Techrete’s precast manufacturing, design, commercial and project delivery operations, building specialist skills that are highly valued across the construction industry. These skills will be beneficial for your throughout your entire career.
This programme is ideal for candidates who want:
Regardless of pathway, candidates can expect:
Available Graduate Positions:
As a Graduate Estimator, you will be trained to understand how projects are priced from first principles through to tender submission. You will work closely with experienced Estimators and the wider commercial team, learning how Techrete assesses risk, builds value, and competes successfully for projects. By the end of the programme, you will be capable of pricing defined work packages with confidence and progressing into an Assistant Estimator role. You will gain experience in:
Career Path
As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you will develop strong commercial and financial control skills while supporting live projects from award through to completion. You will work alongside experienced QS professionals, site teams and project managers to understand how cost, value and risk are managed throughout the project lifecycle. By the end of the programme, you will be ready to step into an Assistant Quantity Surveyor role with a solid commercial foundation. You will gain experience in:
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As a Graduate Engineer, you will build strong technical and problem-solving skills across design, manufacturing and site delivery. You will gain a deep understanding of precast concrete systems and how engineering decisions impact quality, programme and cost. By the end of the programme, you will be capable of operating as a Design Engineer within Techrete. You will gain experience in:
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Techrete Apprenticeships:
As an Apprentice Carpenter, you will develop strong practical construction skills while supporting live projects from the early stages through to completion. You will work alongside experienced carpenters, site teams and project managers to learn the fundamentals of carpentry and construction in a safe and professional environment while completing the apprenticeship programme. This is an earn-while-you-learn opportunity, combining on-the-job training with structured off-site learning through the national apprenticeship system. You will gain experience in:
Throughout the programme, you will complete a Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship, which includes a mix of on-site training and off-site learning in training centres. By the end of the apprenticeship programme, you will be fully qualified to work as a carpenter, with opportunities to progress your career within the company.
Career Path
As an Electrical Apprentice, you will develop strong practical and technical skills while supporting live projects from installation through to completion. You will work alongside experienced electricians, site teams and project managers to learn the fundamentals of electrical systems in a safe and professional environment while completing the apprenticeship programme. This is an earn-while-you-learn opportunity, combining hands-on site experience with structured off-site learning through Ireland’s national apprenticeship system. You will gain experience in:
Throughout the programme, you will complete an Electrical Apprenticeship, which includes a mix of on-site training and off-site learning in training centres. By the end of the apprenticeship programme, you will be fully qualified to work as an electrician, with opportunities to progress your career within the company.
Career Path
As an Apprentice Site Engineer, you will develop strong technical and practical skills while supporting the delivery of live construction projects from setting out through to completion. You will work alongside experienced engineers, site teams and project managers to learn how engineering principles are applied on-site, ensuring accuracy, quality and efficiency throughout the build process, while completing your apprenticeship programme. This is an earn-while-you-learn opportunity, combining hands-on site experience with structured off-site learning through recognised apprenticeship pathways. You will gain experience in:
Throughout the programme, you will build a strong foundation in Construction Engineering. By the end of the apprenticeship, you will be prepared to progress into an Assistant Site Engineer role within the company, with clear opportunities for long-term career development.
Career Path
As an Apprentice Site Manager, you will develop strong leadership, organisational and construction management skills while supporting the delivery of projects on site from start through to completion.You will work closely with experienced Site Managers, engineers and project teams to understand how construction projects are planned, coordinated and delivered safely, on time and to a high standard, while completing your apprenticeship programme. This is an earn-while-you-learn opportunity, combining practical site experience with structured off-site learning through recognised apprenticeship programmes. You will gain experience in:
Throughout the programme, you will build a strong foundation in construction management. By the end of the apprenticeship, you will be prepared to progress into an Assistant Site Management role within the company, with clear opportunities for long-term career development.
Career Path
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As a Graduate BIM Modeller, you will develop specialist digital and modelling skills critical to Techrete’s design, coordination, and delivery processes. You will work closely with engineers, designers, and project teams to produce accurate, coordinated models that support manufacture and construction. You will gain experience in: