Graduate Civil Engineer

A Civil Engineering Graduate role at Van Elle supporting geotechnical construction projects through site management, safety planning, quality control, and engineering design on infrastructure and foundation works.

We have exciting opportunities for Civil Engineering Graduates to join the UK’s largest and most diverse geotechnical and ground engineering contractor.

The role will be challenging, demanding, varied and a fantastic opportunity to begin your engineering career alongside the support offered from our vastly experienced team.

What you'll be doing

• Support the management of site operations, to ensure safety, quality, cost effectiveness, timely production and customer satisfaction

• Assist in planning and sequencing of operations, including writing method statements and risk assessments, and procuring sub-contractor, labour, plant and material resources

• Implement operational quality control measures and QA processes

• Develop work plans, method statements and risk assessments

• Monitor the progress of project works

• Take a proactive approach in the responsibility for Health and Safety ensuring all required documentation is in place

• Ensure full communication across all management levels within the project

• Attend regular meetings with the client to discuss and appraise performance

• Ensure that all operatives are provided with the necessary resources, materials and information for the carrying out of their duties and for ensuring that safe working practices are followed

• Complete quality inspections to ensure work is completed to a safe standard

• Conduct self in a way that reflect and promotes the Van Elle company values.

• Understand and act in accordance with Van Elle’s policies and procedures.

• Any other tasks that you may reasonably be required to undertake

Who we're looking for

• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar

• Be able to demonstrate practical experience from construction or similar transferrable skills

• Experience with AutoCAD preferable

• IT competent in Microsoft packages

• Valid CSCS would be beneficial

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to work effectively to deadlines and under pressure

• Good attention to detail and accuracy of work

• Effective planning and organisation skills

• A structured approach to problem solving

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong analytical, mathematical and technical skills

• Knowledge of the relevant legal and safety regulations

Other Requirements:

• Eligible to work and live in the UK.

• Flexibility to travel in the UK.

• A full driving licence, that is valid in the UK (desirable)

What you’ll get in return:

• Competitive salary depending on experience.

• Hours of work are 8.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday

• 25 days holiday plus bank/public holidays.

• Permanent position

• Benefits include access to Company pension, bonus scheme and Healthcare Cash Plan with family option.

• Onsite Training Centre offers ongoing training and development opportunities.

• Access to our 24-hour confidential employee support line.

About Us

Over the past 40 years, Van Elle has grown to become the UK’s largest independent ground engineering contractor in the UK.  Van Elle’s unrivalled range of engineering techniques and design services enables our expert engineering teams to develop technically excellent and cost-effective solutions across a wide number of sectors, from housing, construction to rail.

Employing over 700 people, with a turnover of over £90 million, we have plans to grow and build on our reputation for delivering high quality foundation and ground engineering solutions. Van Elle values diversity and celebrates individual differences, believing that our inclusive family centric culture helps our business continue to grow as a dynamic and innovative organisation.