Graduate Civil Engineer

About us

Charles Brand currently have a team delivering work in Scotland and with recent growth in the region we want to establish a team based in Scotland.

We have already delivered several schemes in Scotland including:

• Inchcape: Cable landing facility in Cockenzie £10m
• Edinburgh Airport: Resurfacing and ground lighting £10m
• Lossiemouth Wastewater Treatment Facility and outfall £24m

We have recently been awarded:

• Corran Ferry Port Infrastructure works near Fortwilliam
• Peel Ports Framework - Lot 2SC - Scotland Marine Construction - Glasgow and Strathclyde

Role overview

Are you a Graduate Engineer looking to build your experience in an exciting and diverse business? If the answer is yes, then Charles Brand want to hear from you! We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will play a key role in site operations, from site set up to completion.

What you'll do

You will have the opportunity to get involved in some of the following areas

• Design and development of civil engineering projects including Marine, Civil Infrastructure & Rail
• Conduct site visits and investigations
• Prepare technical reports, drawings and specifications using CAD software
• Support Project Managers in planning, budgeting and scheduling tasks
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environment and quality regulations
• Collaborate with architects, surveyors and contractors to ensure project success
• Monitor construction progress and provide technical support on site
• Analyse data and provide recommendations for engineering solutions

What you’ll bring

To succeed as a Graduate Engineer, you will have;

• Degree level qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management or other relevant area
• Minimum of 40 weeks work experience within Civil Engineering or Construction
• Full driving license, permitting driving within the UK/Ireland
• Flexibility to travel to sites
• Confidence with IT, including MS Office packages

It would also be desirable to have;

• CSR, CSCS or Safe Pass card/certificate
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD

Our Values 

Our values are important to how we run our business. We have been awarded Platinum Investors in People in recognition of our people management practices and investment in learning and development.

We are therefore looking for candidates that can demonstrate behaviours in line with our core values and continue with our culture of putting people first.

Our 6 core values are:

• Trust
• Fun
• Respect
• Safety
• Caring
• Open & Honest

How we'll reward you 

In return, we offer a competitive salary plus a wide selection of lifestyle offers, development and learning programmes, services and support designed to help you manage and balance your work/life priorities, while encouraging professional growth.

Our Core Benefits include:

• Biannual Bonus based on Individual and Company Performance
• Generous Holiday Allowance, with option to purchase more
• Car Allowance
• Salary Sacrifice Pension
• Paid Membership fees of a relevant Institution or Professional Body
• Life Assurance Plan – four times annual salary
• Health Cash Plan – discounted optical, dental, physio and other health & wellbeing services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Gym Membership Scheme & use of our private company gym at Head Office in Belfast
• Biannual Performance Development Planning
• Mentoring and Career Pathway
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
• Enhanced Sickness Pay