Graduate and Apprenticeship Opportunities

Engineering Graduate Development Programme

OPW Engineering Services provides a range of services across the spectrum of engineering disciplines to Government bodies, academic institutions, private sector professionals and the general public.

This programme is an opportunity for recently graduated engineers to gain valuable engineering work experience under a temporary two-year contract. The Graduate Development Programme covers the following disciplines;

• Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
• Civil & Structural Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering Field Services
• Fire & Security

Become a skilled apprentice with the OPW. Apprentices come from a wide range of backgrounds and skill sets. For some, it is the opportunity to change careers; for others, it is the beginning of a life of craft mastery. Ireland’s rich archaeological, built and cultural heritage creates a need for a broad mix of conservation skills. To meet this need, the OPW run a 4-year apprenticeship programme in a wide range of areas, such as the following:

• Craft Stonemason and Stonecutter in National Monuments Depots, Nationwide
• Craft Carpenter and Joiner in National Monuments Depots, Nationwide
• Craft Carpenter and Joiner in Building Maintenance Service, Dublin
• Craft Wood Manufacturer and Finisher, Furniture Branch, Dublin
• Craft Construction Plant Fitter, Drainage Divisions, Nationwide
• Craft Metal Fabricator, Central Engineering Works, Dublin

Please note this is not an exhaustive list.

Apprenticeship training comprises the following:

• on-the-job training on location
• off-the-job day or block release training at a SOLAS Training Centre, an Institute of Technology, or a College of Further Education.

OPW is committed to providing apprenticeships across a wide range of skills and these positions will be advertised on our website from time to time. Applications for apprenticeships will only be accepted when a specific apprenticeship is advertised.

If you are interested in becoming an apprentice, visit the Solas website to learn more.

For a full list of competitions currently advertised by the Office of Public Works, please see Current Vacancies .

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is offering an Apprenticeship in the Craft of Carpentry and Joinery in the Office of Public Works, National Monuments Depot, Hebron Road Industrial Estate, Kilkenny, R95 X254

Closing Date: 5.30pm on Monday 9th February 2026

The Office of Public Works (OPW) are offering an Apprenticeship in the Craft of Carpentry and Joinery in the Office of Public Works, National Monuments, Quartertown Industrial Estate, Mallow, Cork, P51 ND99

Closing Date: 5.30pm on Monday 9th February 2026

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is offering training opportunities for an Apprentice in the Craft of Stonecutting & Stonemasonry with the Office of Public Works, Kilkenny National Monuments District

Closing Date: 5.30pm on Monday 9th February 2026

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is offering training opportunities for 3 Apprentices in the Craft of Stonecutting & Stonemasonry with the Office of Public Works, Mallow National Monuments District.

Closing Date: 5.30pm on Monday 9th February 2026

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is offering training opportunities for an Apprentice in the Craft of Construction Plant Fitting in the Office of Public Works, East Region Arterial Drainage Maintenance and Construction Services Division, Trim, Co. Meath.

Closing Date: 5.30pm on Monday 9th February 2026

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is offering Apprenticeships in the Craft of Carpentry and Joinery in the Office of Public Works, Building Maintenance Services, Dublin.

Closing Date: 5.30pm on Monday 9th February 2026

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is offering training opportunities for an Apprentice in the Craft of Stonecutting & Stonemasonry with the Office of Public Works, Athenry National Monuments District.

Closing Date: 5.30pm on Monday 9th February 2026

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is offering training opportunities for an Apprentice in the Craft of Stonecutting & Stonemasonry with the Office of Public Works, Killarney National Monuments District.

Closing Date: 5.30pm on Monday 9th February 2026