Earn while you learn at MJM Marine

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: Columba O'Hare; Category: Business; Published: 19 October 2026

MJM Marine

Pictured are the 2026 intake of 10 Navigate Programme students at MJM Marine. Included front from left: Chloe Fitzpatrick (Finance HLA), Lea Fitzpatrick (Logistics HLA), Ellen Treanor ( NTS Finance Placement), Ben Ferris (Rathbane Group Finance Placement), Ronan Crawford (Quantity Surveying Placement), and Micheal McLoughlin (Contracts HLA). Back: Sam Ravey (Design HLA), Frank Conway (Contracts HLA), Harrison Lennon (Contracts HLA), Lorcan Gaffney (Design HLA), Finn Keenan Travers (Design HLA), Raymond McKenna (Technical Engineer HLA), and Meghan Fitzpatrick (Marketing HLA).

MJM Marine has opened applications for its 2027/28 Navigate Early Careers Programme. The scheme offers school leavers and students in Northern Ireland the chance to earn while they learn in apprenticeship, higher-level apprenticeship, graduate and placement roles. Applications close on Friday 4 December.

The live roles include Higher Level Apprenticeships in Construction Management and Digital Construction, as well as a Quantity Surveying Placement. Anyone interested in applying can find more information on the MJM Marine website.

MJM Marine, a Rathbane Group company, is a global marine outfitter. Since it launched the Navigate Programme in 2019, the Newry company has launched the careers of more than 109 young people. This year, 10 new Navigate students joined the business, gaining industry-specific skills in Contracts, Design, Quantity Surveying, Logistics, Finance and Marketing.

Elizabeth O’Connor, Director of People and Governance at MJM Marine, said, “One of the most rewarding aspects of the Navigate Programme has been watching young people join the business and develop throughout their time with us.

“Over the years, we have seen students grow from work experience placements and apprenticeships into valued full-time members of our team. We are proud of the impact the programme has had over the years and look forward to welcoming the next intake of students as they begin their careers with us.”

One of this year’s recruits, Quantity Surveyor Student Ronan Crawford, joined MJM in July. He said, “Since starting in July, I’ve had the opportunity to work on a live project, splitting my time between the site and the office. It’s given me a real understanding of how a project comes together. I’m looking forward to building on that as I work towards my qualification and take on more responsibility.”

The company said the programme offers a clear route into a career in the construction industry, whether people are finishing school, looking for a placement year or advising students on their next steps.