Graduate Civil Engineer

This Falmer-based graduate civil engineering role focuses on supporting the design, planning, and delivery of vital water and wastewater infrastructure projects, while providing a structured pathway toward professional accreditation (such as ICE or CIWEM).

Start building your future in civil engineering

Have you recently completed, or are you about to complete, a degree in civil engineering or a related discipline? Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your knowledge, develop practical experience, and contribute to projects that provide essential services to communities and the environment?

If so, you may be interested in joining us as a Graduate Civil Engineer.

About the role

As a Graduate Civil Engineer, you will support the delivery and improvement of water and wastewater infrastructure across our region. From day one, you will be part of project teams working on real engineering challenges, contributing to safe, sustainable, and high-quality outcomes.

This role is designed to help you build a strong technical foundation, develop professional confidence, and gain experience across a range of engineering activities.

You will work alongside experienced engineers and specialists, with access to structured learning, mentoring, and development opportunities to support your progression.

What you can expect

In this role, you will:

• Support the design, planning and delivery of civil engineering projects

• Contribute to technical assessments, reporting and documentation

• Assist with site visits and surveys, gaining practical, real-world experience

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including operational, commercial and project delivery colleagues

• Develop an understanding of health, safety and environmental standards

• Build knowledge of engineering solutions within the water and wastewater sector

You will be encouraged to take on increasing responsibility over time, supported by guidance from experienced colleagues.

Development and support

You will benefit from:

• Structured development aligned to your professional goals

• Mentoring and coaching from experienced engineers

• Exposure to a range of projects and operational environments

• Opportunities to work towards professional accreditation (e.g. ICE, CIWEM or similar)

• Access to training and development resources to support your technical and professional growth

What’s in it for you

• Relocation support available, so distance doesn’t have to be a barrier to starting your career with us.

• Health and wellbeing support, including access to a health cash plan and employee assistance programme.

• Flexible working options, supporting a healthy balance between work and life.

• 28 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays.

• Two paid volunteering days each year, giving you the opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community.

• Employee discounts and benefits platform, helping your money go further.

About you

We welcome applications from a recent MEng/BEng graduate in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.

You will demonstrate:

• A motivation to develop a career in civil engineering

• An interest in infrastructure, sustainability and environmental impact

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• A proactive approach to learning and problem-solving

Essential requirements

• A degree (or expected degree) in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.

• If not already a driver, you’ll need to be willing to learn how to drive and have access to a car, as travel will be required. Where appropriate, we can support you with driving lessons and your driving test as part of your development.

• The right to work in the UK

Desirable

• An interest in working towards professional membership (e.g. ICE, CIWEM)

Working arrangements and travel

This role is based in Falmer with hybrid working options. Travel to sites across the region will be required as part of your role. Support and guidance will be provided to enable safe and effective travel.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance

• Annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

• Health and wellbeing support

• Access to an employee benefits platform

• Opportunities to contribute to community and environmental initiatives

Inclusion and accessibility

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know.

We also recognise that candidates may not meet every requirement listed. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply and discuss your experience with us.