Graduate Civil Engineer

Tetra Tech Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer. The role involves working on flagship projects in various sectors, from healthcare to transport. Candidates should have a minimum 2:1 in Civil Engineering and strong teamwork skills. This role offers opportunities for professional development, including mentoring and support for chartership.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven ability to deliver work on time.
• Enthusiastic, flexible and collaborative team player.
• Desire to develop professionally with Tetra Tech and pursue Chartered status.
• Suitability for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and delivery of various civil engineering projects.
• Produce designs, specifications, calculations and technical reports; support site supervision where required.
• Assist in flood risk assessment using software.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Minimum 2:1 (BEng or MEng) in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

Job description

Overview

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Tetra Tech is a leading technical, engineering, and environmental consultancy. We provide data-driven, market-leading water, environment, infrastructure, energy, and international development solutions to clients in the UK and Europe. We deliver locally and are backed globally. Our people are at the heart of what we do, helping clients succeed and communities thrive. We are looking for the very best people to maintain our position as a market leader in a collaborative environment that supports performance, innovation, and creativity.

In a graduate role you will work on exciting, ground-breaking projects from day one, with support to grow in your chosen discipline and training to develop core professional skills. Our early careers programme offers mentoring, Chartership support, and other development opportunities.

Role details

Role Title: Graduate Civil Engineer

Start Date: September 2026

Location: Bristol

Job Description

In this role you will work with the support of senior colleagues on flagship and regionally significant schemes across defence, transport, infrastructure, healthcare, education, commercial, industrial and residential portfolios. The successful candidate will be involved with the production of designs, specifications, technical reports and site supervision. This position offers the opportunity to work towards professional qualification with the Institution of Civil Engineers.

As part of the team you will be involved in the design of private and public highways and drainage, including producing specifications, calculations and technical reports. You will gain knowledge of flood risk assessment and will develop skills in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and MicroDrainage.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and delivery of civil engineering projects across various portfolios.
• Produce designs, specifications, calculations and technical reports; support site supervision where required.
• Assist in flood risk assessment and the use of software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D and MicroDrainage.
• Collaborate with team members to meet project deadlines and quality standards.

Qualifications/Skills

• Minimum 2:1 (BEng or MEng) in Civil Engineering.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; proven ability to deliver work on time.
• Enthusiastic, flexible and collaborative team player.
• Desire to develop professionally with Tetra Tech and pursue Chartered status.
• Suitability for security clearance.

Application details

Application Closing Date: 31 October 2025

Assessment Centre to be held: February 2026

We value flexibility in how, when and where work is performed, balancing collaboration in offices or on site with adaptable working arrangements where possible.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Find out more at: https://www.tetratecheurope.com/careers/early-careers/