Graduate Programme & Apprenticeships at 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:

  • Clear structure and progression
  • Practical, real-world experience
  • Long-term career opportunities
  • Exposure to major construction projects in Ireland
  • To become technically excellent in their chosen discipline

Regardless of pathway, candidates can expect:

  • A structured development programme
  • A dedicated line manager and technical mentor
  • Exposure to real projects and responsibility from early on
  • Experience with a market leader in precast facades
  • Clear progression to a permanent role on completion

Available Graduate Positions:

Graduate Estimator

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:

  • Measurement and take-offs from drawings
  • Understanding materials, labour, transport and prelims
  • Preparing pricing build-ups and tender documentation
  • Reviewing specifications and contract requirements
  • Supporting live bids and learning tender strategy
Career Path

Senior Estimator

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Graduate Quantity Surveyor

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:

  • Cost reporting and budget control
  • Valuations and applications for payment
  • Managing variations and change control
  • Subcontractor administration
  • Commercial meetings and project reviews
  • Exposure to site and factory operations
Career Path

Senior QS

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Graduate Engineer

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:

  • Design coordination and drawing reviews
  • Technical queries and RFIs
  • Liaising with design teams, production and site
  • Quality control and compliance
  • Technical problem-solving and optimisation
  • Factory and site-based engineering support
Career Path
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Techrete Apprenticeships:

Apprentice Carpenter

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:

  • Learning core carpentry skills and techniques in line with apprenticeship standards
  • Assisting with formwork, framing and structural carpentry
  • Reading and interpreting drawings and specifications
  • Using hand and power tools safely and effectively
  • Attending training phases and completing required coursework and assessments
  • Exposure to factory operations
Career Path

Apprentice Electrician

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:

  • Learning core electrical installation skills in line with apprenticeship standards
  • Assisting with installation of electrical systems, containment and wiring
  • Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics
  • Using electrical tools and equipment safely and effectively
  • Supporting testing, fault finding and commissioning activities
  • Understanding electrical regulations and health and safety requirements
  • Attending training phases and completing required coursework and assessments
  • Exposure to factory-based electrical operations
Career Path

Apprentice Site Engineer

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:

  • Setting out and surveying works in line with project drawings and specifications
  • Assisting with quality control and inspections on site
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical information
  • Supporting site coordination and daily engineering activities
  • Liaising with site teams, subcontractors and design teams
  • Using surveying equipment and digital tools
  • Understanding health, safety and environmental standards on site
  • Attending training phases and completing required coursework and assessments
Career Path

Apprentice Site Manager

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:

  • Assisting with the day-to-day management of site operations
  • Coordinating subcontractors and site activities
  • Supporting programme management and project scheduling
  • Monitoring quality standards and compliance
  • Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed on site
  • Attending site meetings and contributing to project coordination
  • Liaising with engineers, commercial teams and project stakeholders
  • Attending training phases and completing required coursework and assessments
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:

  • BIM modelling for precast concrete structures
  • Producing coordinated 3D models and drawings
  • Clash detection and coordination
  • Working to BIM execution plans and standards
  • Collaborating with engineers and design teams
  • Supporting design development and fabrication outputs
Career Path
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