Job Title: Graduate Civil Engineer

Location: York, UK

Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)

About the Company:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join a growing team in York. This role is ideally suited to a graduate with a good understanding of civil engineering principles and some prior exposure to the workplace, whether through a placement, internship, or relevant work experience.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join a growing consultancy team in York. The role is ideally suited to a graduate with a good understanding of civil engineering design and principles, together with some prior workplace exposure through a placement, internship, or relevant work experience. The position offers involvement in a wide variety of civil engineering projects across residential, commercial, education, leisure, and industrial sectors, with a particular focus on drainage design, highways, and infrastructure. The successful candidate will gain structured training, mentoring, and support towards achieving Chartered Engineer status.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and analysis of civil engineering projects, including drainage, highways, and infrastructure works.
• Support the preparation of designs and technical documentation in accordance with UK design standards.
• Contribute to drainage strategies with a particular emphasis on Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).
• Use design software packages for civil engineering modelling and analysis.
• Work closely with engineers, surveyors, and project managers across multidisciplinary teams.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and local authorities to support project delivery.
• Contribute to projects from feasibility and outline design through to construction and completion.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Civil Engineering (BEng/MEng or equivalent).

Required Skills:

• A solid understanding of civil engineering principles, particularly drainage and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and current guidance/legislation.
• Some prior workplace exposure (e.g., placement, internship, or relevant work experience).
• Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, design software (e.g., Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, or similar).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Commitment to working towards Chartered Engineer status through an approved training scheme.

Preferred Skills:

• Hands-on project experience across multiple civil engineering disciplines.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers and senior staff.
• Exposure to industry-standard design software and innovative drainage solutions.
• A supportive professional environment with strong career progression opportunities.

Pay range and compensation package:

Competitive salary (£26,000 – £30,000).

Structured graduate training scheme with clear routes to professional accreditation.

Hands-on project experience across multiple sectors.

Mentorship from experienced engineers and senior staff.

Opportunity to work with industry-standard BIM and analysis tools.

Supportive, professional environment with strong career development prospects.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role.