Graduate Civil Engineer

Design and deliver civil engineering solutions for building developments and public infrastructure projects, including drainage, highways, and public realm works, across UK and international projects.

About the role 

We have an opportunity for a civil engineer to join our growing Civils and Structures team in our London office. In this role you will focus on providing civil engineering designs associated with building developments and public realm projects, from the early master planning stage through to delivery of solutions on site for both national and international projects.

Our aspiration as engineers is to design inspiring buildings and associated infrastructure in which our engineering ideas help shape design, rather than simply facilitate the delivery of an architect-led solution. We aim to design building infrastructure with minimum impact on the planet and maximum value for our clients.

You will play a unique and active role applying engineering expertise to the design and implementation of external environments and infrastructure. You will undertake a variety of technical tasks on diverse projects in the UK and abroad, across a number of sectors that include healthcare, education, retail and workplace.

About us

BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world that’s built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From the start, we've been pioneers in the world of design, and our legacy is built on the meaningful, people-centred places we've brought to life.

We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise. And since joining forces with Japan’s Nippon Koei in 2016, our ability to deliver integrated, impactful design has only grown stronger.

Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We believe that great design removes barriers and opens new possibilities, all while meeting the demands of a constantly evolving world. Whether we’re designing homes, workplaces, or public spaces, we always put people at the heart of our thinking, ensuring that the environments we create are not just functional, but also inclusive, beautiful, and socially and environmentally responsible.

We’re proud of the places we've shaped and the lives we've touched, and we are committed to continuing our mission of designing a better, more connected world—one that leaves every place better than we found it.

About you

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated civil engineer with an excellent understanding of technical design. You will enjoy working as part of a collaborative, design led team and be keen to develop your skills on technically challenging projects, with the support of professionally qualified civil engineers. Ideally, you will have 1-3 years post-degree experience within a leading design firm, and be working towards chartership with the ICE.

You will play an active role in the design and implementation of external environments and infrastructure, working collaboratively within multi disciplinary teams. With the support and mentorship of professionally qualified engineers, you will take on increasing responsibility as your experience develops.

Key responsibilities

The role will include, but not be limited to, the following responsibilities:

•          Design and delivery of surface water and foul drainage systems (including SuDS)

•          Highway infrastructure, pavement and public realm design and delivery

•          Below-ground utilities co-ordination

•          Ground modelling and cut & fill analysis using Civil 3D

•          Preparation of design drawings, calculations, specifications and technical reports

•          Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategy reports

•          Feasibility studies and definition of survey requirements

•          Liaison with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders

•          Support with S38, S278, S104 and S106 agreements

•          Multidisciplinary design coordination and collaboration

Your software skills

•          Required: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, InfoDrainage and Microsoft Office

•          Beneficial: Bluebeam Revu, PDS Signs, PDS Lines, AutoTrack and NBS Specification Writer

Your personal skills

•          A collaborative team player with a proactive approach

•          Highly motivated and passionate about the built environment

•          Organised and methodical with strong attention to detail

•          Able to prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines

•          Pragmatic, with strong problem-solving ability

•          Commercial awareness

•          Strong interpersonal skills, able to build relationships at all levels with clients and employees alike and across all professional disciplines

•          Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with an ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy

BDP offers

In return, BDP can offer you a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development. From sponsorship to profession led CPD events, we also offer annual appraisals and a mentoring scheme that is supported by our internal online learning platform.

We are committed to being an employer of choice and offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes an employee profit share scheme, tax efficient smart benefits, private medical insurance, life insurance, long term sickness insurance, interest free season ticket loans, health screening, opportunity to buy/swap holidays and enhanced maternity and paternity provision, plus many more.

We offer regular international, and studio based social, sporting and charitable events. Some recent events include month-end socials, a hiking club, wellbeing webinars and toolbox talks. Our variety of employee forums gives everyone the platform to have a voice and be heard which drives cultural changes and helps to create an engaged, inclusive organisation.