Graduate Civil/Structural Engineer

Graduate Civil/Structural Engineer role involving design, project rotations, and on-site experience to develop towards chartership while working on major construction and infrastructure projects

Vacancy Summary

We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Civil/Structural Engineer to join Severfield as part of our 2026 Graduate Scheme.

This position is based at either our Enniskillen or Lisburn, Northern Ireland offices. Candidate must be in a commutable distance as we will not be supporting with relation. 

At Severfield, we’re creating better ways to build for a world of changing demands. Our competitive advantage is our people, and we’re always looking for talented individuals to join us as we continue to transform skylines across the UK & Europe. A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for you to develop, grow, and to feel part of something special, after all, we are all in it together!

Our Graduate scheme is designed to help you grow into a confident, capable professional while contributing to award-winning steelwork structures across the UK. From cutting-edge football stadiums like Tottenham Hotspur and Everton, to iconic landmarks like The Shard, and pioneering projects in nuclear and renewable energy- you will be part of something extraordinary.

If you're passionate about engineering and driven to work on projects that shape the future, Severfield is the place to start your journey.

Vacancy Details

As part of the Graduate Scheme, you will start your journey in our dynamic design department, to develop your abilities and confidence, working on iconic projects.

You will then rotate through key departments including Pre-Construction, Commercial, Project Management, and even spend time on-site, gaining a full understanding of how world-class structures come to life.

Over the four-year course, you’ll build the technical expertise, commercial awareness, and real-world experience needed to become a Chartered Engineer with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE). Severfield will guide & support you every step of the way.

We’re looking for:

• A BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering

• Ideally, you’ll be pursuing a Master’s in Civil Engineering

Severfield value resilience, creativity, and determination - qualities that help our engineers thrive in challenging and rewarding environments. If you're eager to grow and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Please be aware that Severfield are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship for this role, therefore candidates will need to have full right to work in the UK for the duration of the 4-year course, starting September 2026.

What We Offer

At Severfield, we’re all about doing the right thing, so as you’d expect, we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment.

We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith. At Severfield, we believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success, and we are eager to hear from all who want to contribute to our dynamic workplace.

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

We look forward to receiving your application!

About Us

Severfield is the largest structural steelwork Group in the UK and among the biggest in Europe. We have been involved in the UK’s highest profile structural steel projects and we have the design and engineering capabilities to deliver the UK’s largest, most complex projects.

Today, with multiple sites in the UK, Europe, and our joint venture in India, we have an annual capacity to produce around 300,000 tonnes of fabricated steelwork.