Graduate Program 2026/2027

About us

ORS is a prominent Irish multidisciplinary building consultancy firm with 30 years' industry experience. Our mission is to design and build a better world by delivering sustainable solutions for our clients and creating a supportive workplace for our people.

ORS has been a certified Best Place to Work by Great Place to Work since 2018. We placed in the top 3 companies in our category at the 2025 Great Place to Work Awards. This acknowledgment reflects our unwavering commitment to cultivating a supportive work environment that nurtures and empowers our employees. In addition to this, we were also honoured to receive the "Best Hybrid Way of Working" award in 2022.This recognition reflects our dedication to creating a flexible work culture that accommodates remote and in-person work arrangements while maintaining high productivity and engagement. 

When it comes to attracting and retaining talent, we understand that a continued commitment to employee development and happiness is paramount. We provide our people with the necessary tools and experience they need to be successful. Our team is growing, and we are looking for talented and passionate people who are committed to client success and have a never-ending desire to deliver results.

About the role

As part of the 12‑month Graduate Programme, you will move from being a newly graduated talent to a competent professional, gaining real‑life skills and hands‑on experience working on live client projects. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (across Civil & Structural, Environmental, Fire Safety, Health & Safety, Building Surveying, Assigned Certifier, etc.) to deliver high quality, innovative solutions. 

You will be encouraged to think for yourself, take initiative, and contribute your own ideas. Your contributions will matter. Continuous professional development (both technical and soft skills) is built into the programme: monthly CPD sessions, mentoring from senior staff, exposure to different areas. ORS offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility in where you work based on where you're most productive. You will also participate in internal committees (e.g. Social, Wellness, Cultural Development, ESG, Graduate Committee) to build culture, network internally, and broaden personal development.

About you

- Hold a relevant degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in disciplines such as Civil & Structural Engineering, General Engineering, Energy Engineering, Construction & Project Management, Fire Engineering, Health & Safety Management, Environmental Services, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Surveying or related fields. 

- Are early‐career: recent graduates or those who will graduate soon. Someone who is ready to start learning in the field. 

- Have strong academic results, showing technical competence in their discipline. 

- Are self‑motivated, a quick learner, willing to ask questions, and eager to take initiative. 

- Good communication skills – both verbal and written – to interact with team members, clients, and stakeholders. 

- Able to work both independently and collaboratively; comfortable in a multidisciplinary setting. 

- Attention to detail, high standard of work, integrity, strong work ethic.

What's in it for you?

​Aside from our people, culture and mission, there are a variety of additional benefits that help make ORS a great place to work: 

- Remote working model

- Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited employer

- Certified Best Place to Work Ireland (2019-2025)

- Attractive rewards framework including a bi-annual bonus, pension contribution, and additional annual leave

- Competitive market salary

- Winner of "best hybrid way of working" and Great Places to Work Ireland Award 2024

- Flexible working

- Professional memberships

- Weekly events (CPD's, virtual events, social events, workshops, guest speakers, and fun team activities)

- High-impact working environment with a flat ORG structure

​ORS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. We foster a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects and supports their individual strengths, views and experiences.

Interviews to take place between November and January with successful offers being issued in March of 2026.