Graduate Civil Engineer

Graduate Civil Engineer role supporting the design, analysis, and delivery of civil engineering projects while developing technical expertise and working towards professional chartership.

This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in Building Services. You will join our highly experienced and successful team in our Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow or Birmingham office.

To work effectively as a Graduate Civil Engineer, you are required to work coherently with the team to design and develop projects. You must successfully prepare accurate and appropriate designs and coordinate risks, options, and opportunities with the clients. Finally, you ought to fully use your communication skills to establish good relationships with your colleagues.

Role and responsibilities

• Prepare analysis and/or design calculations, reports, and drawings under the supervision of a Senior Engineer, and in a form that can readily be checked by another member of staff.

• Apply and develop your knowledge of Highways Act, Water Industry Act, Land Drainage Act, New Roads and Street Works Act, and other Statutory Instruments effectively.

• Support Senior Engineers in project design from commencement to completion.

• Produce clear sketches with annotations as necessary.

• Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and other construction professionals in relation to projects.

• Attend meetings with clients and other construction professionals as required.

• Keep your professional development up to date with IPD/CPD expectations and/or requirements for Graduate Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers.

• Work towards your Chartership with the support of your mentor and colleagues in a regular and systematic manner.

• Undertake thorough site investigations, complete inspections (with supervision from senior staff as required) to identify any potential issues or problems and suggest possible solutions.

• Follow instructions from senior staff but be confident enough to ask for explanation and/or advice, if required.

• Complete and submit your timesheets accurately and in a timely manner.

• Show initiative and manage your time effectively.

Education requirements

• BEng/MEng or equivalent degree from a JBM-accredited course in Civil Engineering or associated subject.

Why work for us?

We are a unique business that recognises the importance of balance and how it benefits you and the wider business. We encourage colleagues to get involved with company, charity, and sports events and believe enjoying your career is imperative.