Your Career.
Our Commitment.
The Collen Graduate Programme equips future project leaders with the skills, experience, and mindset to thrive in a dynamic, diverse, and innovative construction environment.
Fast-track your career with the Collen team by working on complex, high-profile, and fast-paced construction projects for some of the world’s leading corporations.
The Collen graduate programme aims to develop initiative, teamwork, and role appreciation while providing a comprehensive understanding of business functions and their value. Over 18 months, we focus on enhancing planning, communication, and time management skills to effectively meet learning requirements.
Graduates will gain a strong sense of personal responsibility, understanding how to add value to projects, and learn to navigate working within the ever changing and challenging construction industry.
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Why Choose Collen?
Career path framework aligned with your discipline
Mentoring from industry experts and leadership exposure
International project opportunities across Ireland, UK, and Europe
Access to LMS with tailored content
Membership with professional bodies to help you build your network
Inclusive culture driven by values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership & Sustainability
Our programme is built around four key phases:
- 1
Foundation
Core competencies and business exposure
- 2
Application
Skills development and confidence building
- 3
Expansion
Broadening leadership and project focus
- 4
Mastery
Independent contribution and career focus
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How You’ll Learn
We use a 60:20:20 development model
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60% Work-Based Learning
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20% Collaborative Learning
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20% Formal Learning
Meet Our Graduates
Since joining Collen in 2019, Emmanouela has advanced into a leadership role, refining her digital construction expertise on diverse international projects and helping drive innovation across the business.
Emmanouela Chafnavi
Lead Digital Construction Coordinator
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Meet Our graduates
Starting as a trainee in 2017, James has built his commercial and cost management skills through years of hands-on experience with Collen. Now a Quantity Surveyor, he brings focus, accuracy, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
James Grimes
Quantity Surveyor
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Meet Our graduates
Fionn joined Collen as a Graduate Engineer and now works on complex projects in Sweden. His growth reflects Collen’s focus on developing skilled, adaptable engineers.
Fionn Priestley
Site Engineer
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Meet Our graduates
Larisa joined Collen in 2022 and has honed her skills on technically complex projects. In just three years, she’s become a trusted Site Engineer, leading with integrity, precision, and a passion for learning.
Larisa Prelicz
Trainee Site Engineer
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Career Pathways
Our graduates come from a range of disciplines, including:
Construction Management
Civil, Structural & Building Services Engineering
Quantity Surveying
Health & Safety
Architecture & Architectural Technology
Sustainable Energy
Digital Construction
Project Management
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
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