Careers at Durkan & Sons

Build Your Career in Groundworks & Civil Engineering

Join a Yorkshire-based contractor delivering residential, commercial, infrastructure and specialist civil engineering projects across the North of England.

EstablishedYorkshire-based since 2010
OpportunitiesPermanent & contract positions
ProjectsVaried sectors and work environments
ApplicationsExperienced people and new talent
Work With Us

Practical people delivering demanding projects

Our work depends on competent, reliable people who understand safety, quality, coordination and accountability.

Durkan & Sons Ltd delivers complete groundworks and civil engineering packages. Opportunities may arise across site delivery, plant operations, supervision, commercial teams, estimating, purchasing, administration and fleet support.

01 / SITE

Site Delivery

Groundworkers, machine operators, engineers, supervisors and managers.

02 / TECHNICAL

Plant & Fleet

Plant, transport, workshop, maintenance and logistics roles.

03 / COMMERCIAL

Commercial Teams

Estimating, quantity surveying, procurement and project support.

04 / OFFICE

Business Support

Administration, compliance, finance and operational coordination.

Current Opportunities

Latest Positions

Each vacancy contains the role requirements, location and application information. Check the details carefully before applying.

No position matching your experience? You can still send a concise speculative application to [email protected]. Only vacancy cards displayed above should be treated as currently advertised roles.
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Application Process

What happens when you apply

Applications are assessed against the requirements of the advertised position, including experience, competency, location and availability.

01

Review the Role

Check the location, duties, qualifications and experience requested in the vacancy.

02

Prepare Your Details

Provide a current CV and evidence of relevant cards, tickets, licences or qualifications.

03

Submit Your Application

Follow the application instructions in the vacancy and identify the position clearly.

04

Application Review

Suitable applicants may be contacted to discuss experience, availability and the role in more detail.

What We Value

Standards that matter on every project

Construction experience matters, but so do attitude, dependability and the willingness to work properly with the wider project team.

01 / SAFETY

Safe Working

Following procedures, reporting hazards and protecting colleagues and the public.

02 / DELIVERY

Reliability

Being prepared, punctual and accountable for the work under your control.

03 / QUALITY

Workmanship

Completing work carefully and dealing with defects or issues promptly.

04 / TEAMWORK

Communication

Working constructively with site teams, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

Speculative Applications

Think you could strengthen our team?

If no suitable position is currently advertised, you may send your details for consideration against future opportunities. A speculative application does not guarantee an interview or vacancy.

Recruitment information is used to assess your application and manage the recruitment process. Please do not send unnecessary sensitive personal information. See our Privacy Policy.

Ready to apply?

Review the advertised role and send the information requested in the vacancy.

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